Funeral details announced for retired Mayo nurse who died in house fire
Mary B. McNicholas, a highly regarded member of the local community, died tragically in a house fire at her residence in Kiltimagh on Monday
The funeral arrangements for a highly-regarded retired nurse who died tragically in Kiltimagh earlier this week have been announced.
Mary B. (Beatrice) McNicholas, aged 93, was pronounced dead at the scene of the house fire, which occurred at her residence in Cordarragh, on the outskirts of Kiltimagh on Monday afternoon.
Her funeral notice has announced that her remains will repose in O’Hora’s Funeral Home, Kiltimagh, on Monday evening from 6pm-8pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh to arrive at 8.15pm.
The funeral Mass will take place at 12pm on Tuesday with burial in Kilkinure Cemetery.
The notice shared that she was the dearly beloved sister of Ollie, Sean, Ann, Margaret and Verona and Mary will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Numerous tributes have been paid to the retiree who comes from a highly-respected and popular local family.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the extensively damaged property.
Mary B. lived in a separate area of the dwelling to her brother Ollie, who was treated at Mayo University Hospital for smoke inhalation.
A Garda technical examination and a post-mortem examination was carried out last Tuesday and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Kilkelly-based Fianna Fáil Councillor John Caulfield said the Kiltimagh community and people in the surrounding areas are deeply saddened and shocked.
Cllr Caulfield also spoke about the huge sacrifices Mary B. made and how dedicated she was to her profession.
"Being a nurse is very hard work, she gave her life to the care of others," he added.
