Community mourns as beloved wife and 'caring' mum-of-two dies suddenly
Clodagh RooneyA tight-knit community in Co Wicklow has been devastated by the sudden death of a young mother "whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her".Clodagh Rooney, 37, from Bray, died on Thursday, November 6, leaving her family and friends utterly devastated. A death notice published on RIP.ie reads: "Our beloved Clodagh, the rock of our family, passed away unexpectedly, aged 37 years, to the inexpressible grief of her adoring husband Martin, treasured children Dawson and Pippa, her devoted and much loved Mum and Dad Geraldine and Willie and siblings Sean and Aoife who idolised her together with her niece Alex."The notice adds that Clodagh "will be sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and her wide circle of friends." The 37-year-old's death has left the local community reeling, with devastating tributes flooding in for the young Wicklow mother, reports the Irish Mirror.In a message posted online, a close friend said: "Absolutely heartbroken. Sometimes life really does make no sense. What a loss. What a beautiful loveable person inside and out, one of them people who never complained and always had a smile, an absolute diamond, I'll never forget you Clodagh and the laughs we had. My thoughts and prayers are with Martin, Pippa and Dawson. Forever in my heart. If you're planning on catching up with someone do it now, tomorrow isn't promised."A devastated family member said: "One of the most loving and caring people to walk the earth. I'm so glad I got to grow up with you and call you my cousin, rest easy Clo."Another mourner added: "Heartbroken to hear of the loss of beautiful Clodagh, whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She was someone who would do anything for anyone, and she will be missed by so many."A former classmate of Clodagh's said: "I am so sorry to hear of Clodagh's passing. Remembering Clodagh from school as warm, kind and caring individual."Another added: "So shocked to hear this news, Clodagh was a wonderful beautiful person inside and out, from our days playing in Kennedy Park, to school days, to bumping into each since we left school. She carried herself with such grace and full of life, and was just a kind and gentle soul. My condolences to all of her family, the angels have gained one of a kind."Clodagh will remain at her parents' residence on Saturday and Sunday, with departure from there at 10am on Tuesday morning, proceeding via her home to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray.Her funeral mass will take place at the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace at 10.30am that morning, followed by interment in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
