Róisín McKelvey
FRIENDS and former teaching colleagues have paid heartfelt tributes to primary school teacher Róisín McKelvey whose death on Thursday has been met with deep sadness.
Róisín (29) of Terhillion, Termon and formerly Cummeen, Doochary, was a popular member of the teaching staff at Scoil Cholmcille National School in Letterkenny.
Her unexpected passing has prompted shock and sadness across the community.
Róisín has been remembered as a beautiful and friendly teacher and in a post on the school’s Facebook page, a spokesperson for Scoil Cholmcille wrote: “It is with profound sadness that the Board of Management, staff, pupils and the entire Scoil Cholmcille community have learned of the passing of our much-loved colleague, Miss Róisín McKelvey.
“At this time of immense loss, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends and all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time.
“May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Róisín played GAA with her local Termon club who have also paid an emotional tribute.
“Everyone at Clg an Tearmainn are very saddened to hear of the sudden and untimely passing of our player Róisín McKelvey.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends and extended family at this difficult time.”
One friend wrote: “Such a beautiful person, inside and out. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Another said: “A beautiful girl, talented teacher and wonderful colleague. Rest in Peace Róisín, forever in our hearts.”
Róisín’s remains reposed at the Chapel of Rest in Letterkenny on Saturday evening and will repose again this evening (Sunday) with viewing from 6pm to 8pm. Private cremation afterwards.
She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Neil and Eileen, dearly loved sister of Brendan and Megan, fondly valued sister-in-law of Cathal, adored aunt of Hannah, and much-loved granddaughter of Máire McGill.
She will be heartbreakingly missed and forever loved by her family, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and her many dear friends.