Tributes paid to 'warm, intelligent and gracious' mum-of-two who died after brave illness battle

Tributes have flooded in for popular mum-of-two Ruth Higgins, who passed away on Friday after battling a long illness 'with incredible bravery'

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Jan 07 2025
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Tributes paid to 'warm, intell

Tributes are being paid to a young mum-of-two from Co Offaly who passed away last week after battling 'a long illness'.

Ruth Higgins, originally from Castlebar in Co Mayo, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 3. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, and her two children, as well as her mother, sisters and brothers.

Ruth's husband Frank serves as Registrar and was the former Chairperson for Offaly Camogie, with a spokesperson for the association leading the tributes to the popular mum-of-two.

"Our sincerest condolences to our Registrar, Frank Higgins on the passing of his wife Ruth," they said in a statement. "Ar dheis de go raibh a hAnam dilis."

Birr Camogie Club also paid tribute to Ruth in a message which read: "It is with great sadness and affection that the club has heard of the passing of Ruth Higgins. On behalf of Birr Camogie Club we would like to express our deepest sympathies to our club secretary Frank Higgins on the passing of Ruth. Deepest sympathies to her daughter Wren a former Birr camogie player and their son Orey. May her kind gentle soul rest in peace."

A number of Ruth's friends and family also paid heartbreaking tributes to the Mayo-born mum, who was remembered as 'a warm, intelligent and gracious friend and neighbour."

"To All the Bennett Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth - ur beloved Mother, wife, daughter and sister. It is always such a wrench when someone we love dies and which leaves a huge void in your life. Thinking of u all at this very sad time. With kind regards," one mourner wrote in a message shared on RIP.ie.

"So sad to hear of Ruth's passing. Sympathies to Frank, Wren and Orey and all the extended families. Thinking of ye all at this most difficult of times. An absolute lady. May her gentle soul rip," added another.

A third person said: "To Frank, Wren and Orey. We are so very sorry for your great loss. Ruth suffered a long illness with incredible bravery and was always blessed with endless love and support from you all. She was a warm, intelligent and gracious friend and neighbour. We will miss her dearly. May God Bless and keep her."

"Our deepest sympathies to you Frank Wren and Orey on the sad passing of Ruth. She has suffered a lot in her short life but hopefully is at peace now. A lovely woman and got on with her illness. May she rest in peace," said another.

While a family friend added: "Sincere Condolences to Frank, Wren, Orey, Albert, Ettie & extended Higgins & Bennett families on the passing of Ruth, All her pain & suffering is over & she’s now at rest, Thinking of you all at this sad & lonely time. May Ruth rest in heavenly peace."

Ruth's funeral is due to be held on Tuesday in Sligo Presbyterian Church and the family have asked that donations be made to the Irish Kidney Association in lieu of flowers.

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