A GRANDMOTHER who celebrated her 106th birthday earlier this year has sadly passed away.
Much loved Nora Shovlin of Bavin in Kilcar died peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family.
When Nora quietly celebrated her 100th birthday six years ago in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, loved ones heard how she had lived her entire life in the same house.
Her mother Bridget and father John McBrearty raised Nora along with her two brothers Jim and John in their home which was also the local shop for a time.
Nora – who was born on April 9, 1920 – received seven birthday cards from the President of Ireland as part of the Centenarian Bounty tradition.
Citizens born on the island receive a personal letter from the President and a monetary cash gift when they reach 100 years old.
For every subsequent year, they receive a renewal letter and a special commemorative coin.
Grandmother-of-12 Nora Shovlin died peacefully at home, aged 106.
A family notice said: “The peaceful death has occurred of Nora Shovlin, aged 106, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
“Predeceased by her husband, Peter, her parents John and Bridget McBrearty, her brothers John Joe and Jim, and her grandson Declan.
“Sadly missed by her daughter Geraldine (Paddy) and her son Hugh (Elizabeth). Missed dearly by her grandchildren Laura, Stephen, Barry, Tracy, Pauric, Mark, Marie and her 12 great-grandchildren.
“Reposing at her late residence today [Wednesday] until Rosary at 9pm and tomorrow from 12 noon until Rosary at 9pm.
“House private after the Rosary each night please. Removal from her home on Friday to arrive at St Cartha’s Church for funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial in the local cemetery.”