Tributes have poured in for the “compassionate midwife” Grace Aseidua Benyin, whose remains were located earlier this week, one month after she was reported missing from Clonmel in Co Tipperary, reports Breaking News.
The body of the mother of four was found by a walker in rural countryside near the Holy Year Cross, approximately 4km south of Clonmel, on Monday.
A postmortem examination was performed at University Hospital Waterford by State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers, reports Breaking News.
Gardaí have stated that the 36-year-old Ghanaian native was not the victim of foul play, and are treating the death as a “personal tragedy.”
Grace was last sighted in Clonmel on the morning of November 21st, with local residents organising searches and holding vigils following her disappearance, reports Breaking News.
The “Find Grace Benyin” Facebook page released a statement describing Grace as a beacon of light to everyone who knew her.
“Grace was many things to many people a devoted mother, a loving wife, a compassionate midwife, a cherished daughter, a loyal friend, and a pillar within the community, reports Breaking News.
“In the true Ghanaian sense, Grace was not only a mother to her own children, but a mother to many and sister to all. She served with a generous heart, open hands, and a gentle spirit, always guided by love, faith, and service to others.
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“Grace was light. She carried warmth wherever she went, and her presence brought comfort, laughter, and reassurance. It is a deep sorrow that we could not find her alive, a pain that words cannot fully carry.
“Yet, even in our grief, we are grateful that she has been found and returned to us, so she may be laid to rest with dignity, honour, and the love she so richly deserves.
“Her children will miss her voice, her prayers, her guidance, and her embrace. Her husband will miss his partner, his confidant, and his strength.
“As a family, as a community, and as a people, we will miss Grace profoundly. In tradition, when one person passes, the whole community mourns, and today, we mourn together,” reports Breaking News.
Meanwhile, “heartfelt gratitude” was expressed to the Tipperary Rescue Team and the Carrick-on-Suir Team for their “tireless efforts and compassion.”
“We also thank everyone in the WhatsApp group and all who stood with the family during this painful and traumatic journey. Your patience, prayers, messages, and quiet presence reflected the true meaning of community.
“We also remember the walker who found Grace. This was a deeply traumatic experience, and we hold them in our thoughts and prayers, asking that God grants them comfort, healing, and peace,” reports Breaking News.
A vigil for Grace will be announced in due course. It is requested that her family be given space to “grieve and gather strength.”
“All those who mourn Grace are also asked to also celebrate her kindness, laughter, strength and love,” reports Breaking News.
“Let us tell her stories, sing her praises, and keep her legacy alive. In true Ghanaian tradition, we say: a good name never dies. Let Amazing Grace continue to shine through us in our compassion, our unity, and our care for one another. Once again, we thank everyone for your support, respect, and love. Please remember to be kind, to be gentle with one another, and to walk with empathy, for many are grieving. Rest well Grace,” reports Breaking News.
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