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Sunday World
5 days ago
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- Sunday World
Tributes paid to school teacher and mum-of-four after ‘devastating loss'
Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday The sudden death of a 'beloved' teacher and mother-of-four from Londonderry has left a community shocked. Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday. She has been remembered as a "very dear friend [and] colleague' by her colleagues. In a joint statement, the school's principal Paschal Diamond and the Board of Governors' chair Brian McGuigan said: "It is with a sense of profound and deep sadness that we share the news with our school family and community of the loss of our very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher, Mrs Imelda Bannon. "We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Robert and their four beautiful children as well as her entire close family circle. "May her gentle soul rest safe in the arms of Jesus." Neighbouring St Mary's Primary School also paid tribute to the young mother. "The school community of St Mary's PS Draperstown are deeply saddened to hear of Imelda's death," it said. "We offer our sincere sympathy to her family and the school community of St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. "Such a devastating loss. "We will be keeping Imelda's family and all at St Eoghan's close in thought and prayer. May Imelda rest in peace." Local GAA club, Michael Davitt GAC, also offered condolences to Imelda's grieving loved ones. "The committee and members of Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Bannon and McFlynn families on the death of Imelda,' it said. "Our pitch coordinator Robert (Rab), vice-chairperson Paul, our former senior hurler Oran, Imelda's children Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine and the wider Bannon and McFlynn families are in our thoughts and prayers. "Our Lady, Queen of the Gael, pray for her." In a death notice, Imelda is described as "beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Fergal McFlynn and much adored sister of Paul (Roisin), Gemma (Gareth) and Oran (Catherine) and a much loved aunt; Daughter-in-law of Bernadette and the late Sandy Bannon and sister-in-law of Raymond, Patrick and Maria." Funeral details are yet to be confirmed. Imelda Bannon News in 90 Seconds - August 6th
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Tributes paid to NI school teacher and mum-of-four after ‘devastating loss'
Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday. She has been remembered as a "very dear friend ]and] colleague' by her colleagues. In a joint statement, the school's principal Paschal Diamond and the Board of Governors' chair Brian McGuigan said: "It is with a sense of profound and deep sadness that we share the news with our school family and community of the loss of our very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher, Mrs Imelda Bannon. "We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Robert and their four beautiful children as well as her entire close family circle. "May her gentle soul rest safe in the arms of Jesus." Neighbouring St Mary's Primary School also paid tribute to the young mother. "The school community of St Mary's PS Draperstown are deeply saddened to hear of Imelda's death," it said. "We offer our sincere sympathy to her family and the school community of St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. "Such a devastating loss. "We will be keeping Imelda's family and all at St Eoghan's close in thought and prayer. May Imelda rest in peace." Local GAA club, Michael Davitt GAC, also offered condolences to Imelda's grieving loved ones. "The committee and members of Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Bannon and McFlynn families on the death of Imelda,' it said. "Our pitch coordinator Robert (Rab), vice-chairperson Paul, our former senior hurler Oran, Imelda's children Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine and the wider Bannon and McFlynn families are in our thoughts and prayers. "Our Lady, Queen of the Gael, pray for her." In a death notice, Imelda is described as "beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Fergal McFlynn and much adored sister of Paul (Roisin), Gemma (Gareth) and Oran (Catherine) and a much loved aunt; Daughter-in-law of Bernadette and the late Sandy Bannon and sister-in-law of Raymond, Patrick and Maria."
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Tributes flow for 'beloved teacher' after sudden death: 'The kindest soul'
Tributes have poured in for a primary school teacher and mother-of-four in Co Derry who died suddenly this week. Imelda Bannon, a teacher at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, sadly passed away on Monday. Belfast Live reports that she was described as a "very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher" in a touching tribute from the school's principal and the chair of the Board of Governors. In a joint statement, the principal Paschal Diamond and the Board of Governors chair Brian McGuigan said: "It is with a sense of profound and deep sadness that we share the news with our school family and community of the loss of our very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher, Mrs Imelda Bannon. "We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Robert and their four beautiful children as well as her entire close family circle. May her gentle soul rest safe in the arms of Jesus. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dhílis." The nearby St Mary's Primary School in Draperstown also expressed condolences, saying: "The school community of St Mary's PS Draperstown are deeply saddened to hear of Imelda's death. We offer our sincere sympathy to her family and the school community of St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. Such a devastating loss. We will be keeping Imelda's family and all at St Eoghan's close in thought and prayer. May Imelda rest in peace." The GAA club in Swatragh, Michael Davitt GAC, said: "The committee and members of Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Bannon and McFlynn families on the death of Imelda. "Our pitch coordinator Robert (Rab), vice-chairperson Paul, our former senior hurler Oran, Imelda's children Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine and the wider Bannon and McFlynn families are in our thoughts and prayers. Our Lady, Queen of the Gael, pray for her." In a family notice, she is described as "beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Fergal McFlynn and much adored sister of Paul (Roisin), Gemma (Gareth) and Oran (Catherine) and a much loved aunt; Daughter-in-law of Bernadette and the late Sandy Bannon and sister-in-law of Raymond, Patrick and Maria." In a tribute published on social media, one person said: "She was one of the gentlest, kindest souls... quiet, sincere, and beautiful both inside and out. Her light truly shone from within, and although her time in this world was far too short, I've no doubt she left a lasting impression on everyone whose lives she touched." Another said: "So very sad and shocked to hear this heartbreaking news of Imelda's sudden death. She was part of our Derry Diocese pilgrimage to Rome for World Youth Day 25 years ago this month - such a lovely girl. May God bring her to paradise and comfort her heartbroken family." Funeral details have yet to be confirmed. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here
