A community in South Roscommon has been left heartbroken with the loss of the parents of three young children, who passed away within eight months of each other.
Husband and wife Denise (49) and Gerry Collins (54) from Rooskey, Bealnamullia had both been battling serious health problems.
Denise passed away last week and was laid to rest in Drum Cemetery after Funeral Mass on Friday last while her husband Gerry (54) passed away in May of last year. Both were supported by Roscommon Hospice during their illness.
The couple are survived by their three children, Zoe (18), Mia (12) and Jay (11).
Mia and Jay attend Cloonakilla National School in Bealnamulla while Zoe is a Leaving Cert student at Coláiste Chiaráin, Summerhill.
Family, friends and the local community have been left utterly heartbroken.
One mourner, extending condolences, said:” There are times in life when words just don’t comfort those who are struggling in grief. It’s hard to believe you…
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