Tributes have been flooding in for a mother-of-four and primary school teacher from Co Derry who died unexpectedly earlier this week, reports The Mirror.
Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan’s Primary School in Moneyneena, sadly passed away on Monday.
According to Belfast Live, she was remembered as a “very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher” in a heartfelt tribute issued by the school’s principal and the chair of the Board of Governors, reports The Mirror.
Principal Paschal Diamond and Board of Governors chair Brian McGuigan said in a joint statement: “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,” reports The Mirror.
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St Mary’s Primary School in nearby Draperstown also shared their sympathies, 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,” reports The Mirror.
Michael Davitt GAC, the GAA club in Swatragh, posted: “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,” reports The Mirror.
A family notice described her as the “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,” reports The Mirror.
A tribute posted to social media read: “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,” reports The Mirror.
Another tribute 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,” reports The Mirror.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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