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Lizzie McAnespie R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that we record the death of Elizabeth McAnespie which occurred on Monday July 19th in the City Hospital Belfast. Lizzie, as she was more affectionately known, has been ill for some time and was undergoing treatment in the City Hospital when her condition deteriorated and she finally succumbed to her illness on Monday evening. Her remains were brought to her home at Tullyvar Road, Aughnacloy, were she reposed until removal to St Mary’s Church, Aughnacloy, on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.
 

Over the days from Monday huge numbers called to the house to pay their respects and to offer condolences to the family members. Many stories were told of her exploits and good deeds during her lifetime and her various loves were recalled. Her family always came first and then anyone with trouble was in her thoughts and prayers. Her love of dancing was well known and she was hoping to head off on another Cruise to have the opportunity to dance the nights away. Traditional Irish music was dear to her and this was celebrated during her Requiem Mass by the playing of Irish Music and the singing of her favourite Irish Folk song. She was also a great cook and her home-made bread was legendary. She always lived life to the full and even in the midst of her illness she enjoyed company and was able to insert her quick wit to make people laugh and smile. However unwell she may have been she was more concerned about others and especially members of her own family and that concern was evident throughout her life.
 

Fr. John Skinnader, celebrated the Requiem Mass assisted by the recently appointed Parish Priest of Aghaloo, Fr. Sean. Fr. John was able to give many examples of her concern for others and how she put others before herself. The Church and the grounds of the Church was packed to capacity with the huge crowd who turned out for the funeral. They heard Fr. John speak of her profound faith and a life lived with the ‘dancing God’. She carried her religion and faith openly and with ease and was a terrific example to others. She had a number of tragedies in her life including the killing of her son, Aiden, and the death of her daughter, Elish, through illness, yet her faith remained strong and her spirit steadfast. She will be sadly missed by a huge number of people but more especially by her family.

After Requiem Mass her remains were taken to St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Clara for burial. May she have eternal peace and may all her good works go with her.

We offer our sympathies to John, Sean, Gerard, Vincie, Margo, her brother and sisters and her in-laws, her nephews and nieces, her grand-children and many relatives and wide circle of friends.