Ireland's oldest woman to be laid to rest this Friday after passing away at 108
Sarah Coyle, who was understood to be Ireland's oldest woman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday evening, just days away from celebrating her 109th birthday, DublinLive reports.
Sarah took the mantle as Ireland's oldest woman earlier this year after Ruby Druce, who was previously Ireland's oldest woman, passed away at the age of 109 in March.
Born on July 24, 1916, in Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow, Sarah was one of 10 siblings, two of whom also reached over the age of 100. Sarah, whose maiden name was Byrne, married her husband Tom Coyle in the 50s and moved to Drumcondra, where the two lived happily together until he passed away in 1986.
Mrs Coyle, who had received eight presidential medals each year after she turned 100, lost her sight when she had turned 40, but this did not stop her love of gardening and she had a keen fondness for radio.
Sarah will be dearly missed by her adoring children and son-in-law, her sister, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as all of her extended family and friends. She is pre-deceased by her eight siblings and husband.
A reposal will take place at Sarah's daughter's home on Thursday, July 17, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Brigid's Church, Blanchardstown will take place on Friday morning, July 18, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Sarah's Funeral Mass may be viewed online here. Only family flowers are requested.
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