Paul Mescal’s beloved grandmother Mairéad has sadly died aged 86.
The late 86-year-old passed away at University Hospital Limerick on July 12.
Mairéad’s death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Mairéad died peacefully on 12th July, 2023 at University Hospital Limerick, after a long illness, bravely borne.”
“Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael and infant son Michael. Mairéad will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Mary, sons Paul, Paudie, Derry, Mike and John, daughters-in-law Dearbhla, Muireann, Karina and Nora & son-in-law Paul.”
“She will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Paul, Donnacha, Morgan, Wayne, Luke, Aoife, Nell, Seán, Jenya, Aoibhínn, Clodagh, Conor, Paraic, Joe and Darragh Jim, sister Anna, brothers PJ and Frank, sister-in-law Vinnie, god-daughter Helen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.”
Paul’s mother Dearbhla paid tribute to her late mother-in-law via Instagram, writing: “You hear jokes about mother in laws & the difficulties this relationship holds. I can say from the bottom of my heart that my relationship with Mairead was precious & calm.”
“To our children, their cousins & all us adults she became ‘Granny Clare’ & was pure joy. She had a chuckle that lit a room, wisdom to share & a gentle hug that enveloped you.”
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“She was quick witted & very aware of the world around her & had a strength that her generation is known for.”
“I truly hope I become like her & if my future brings me the joy of ‘mother in lawing’ or whatever the new name for this role becomes I want to take the gifts Mairead shared, the light she was & the giggle that made you feel the sun, to become a woman that will hold my children’s partners gently in my heart forever & always.”
“As a family we will forever feel her love & hold our memories of her deep & still ❤️.”
