In memoriam: Sue Fabby

 

"The Lord is my shepherd.”

We are greatly saddened at the death of Sue Fabby, much-loved Westport, and previously Knappagh, parishioner. Sincere sympathy to all Sue's family.
May Sue rest in peace and rise in glory, and may her family know the comfort and peace of the Lord.




Funeral arrangements

Reposing at McGing's Funeral Home, Westport (F28 RX58) on Saturday (November 22nd) from 5:30pm until 7:00pm.
Funeral Service at 2:00pm on Sunday (November 23rd) in Holy Trinity Church, Westport with the funeral proceeding to St. Thomas’s (Knappagh) Graveyard. 

Fuller details can be found on RIP.ie.






Safety note for parishioners

Sue's funeral will be our first return to Holy Trinity Church following the recent repairs. Seating and access restrictions are in place until the remaining areas of ceiling, which are deemed dangerous, are repaired in the New Year. Please abide by the signs and be guided by the wardens and their team of volunteer helpers. 

Thank you.

Revd Suzanne Cousins
    for and on behalf of the Westport-Dugort Select Vestry





Pastoral care and enquiries:  

Revd Suzanne Cousins 

Aughaval Group of Parishes, 

United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, Church of Ireland 

Tel. 083 800 3233   

Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org
Aughaval Parishes' Website  aughaval.tlk.ie

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AughavalParishes







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