Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb 

THERE has been much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb.

Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday, Thursday, November 13, after a battle with Motor Neurons Disease.

Her death comes just days ahead of her 50^th birthday.

The Sligo native was well-known throughout Letterkenny and further afield having worked in Penneys, in the Letterkenny Shopping Centre, for almost 30 years.

Throughout her illness, the staff went above and beyond to support their beloved colleague, organising numerous fundraisers to assist in providing her care.

Olivia’s remains will be reposing at her late residence today, Friday, November 14 from 6pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Saturday, November 15 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday, November 16 at 12.30pm going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 1pm requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Olivia is predeceased by her mother Teresa and sister-in-law Stephanie.

Deeply missed by her loving husband Brendan and daughter Lisa, her father Bertie Conlon, brothers Tony, Brian and Adrian, sister Ann-Marie Sheridan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, her devoted Shih Tzu Buttons and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.