Mayo community mourning death of popular personality Mary Guthrie

The death has occurred of Mary Guthrie (néé Hanifin), Lord Edward Street, Ballina.

She died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

A popular personality, news of her passing has evoked an immense sense of loss in the community.

Warm tributes are being paid to her on social media.

One stated: "A wonderful lady who always took time to have a kind word with everyone."

"Mary was always a pleasure to meet with a beautiful smile," another said.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Larry, sons Bernard, Keith, Chas and Gerry, daughter Emma, grandchildren, Nathan, Max, Jack, Cathal, Cuán and Féile, brother Micky, daughter-in-law Lisa, nephew Noel, relatives, neighbours, and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Julia, sisters Nan, Lucey and Judy and her brothers Johnny and Paddy.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. with removal at 8 p.m. to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballina, arriving at 8.45 p.m.

Requiem Mass takes place on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.