An Irish pensioner shot dead in the United States was laid to rest last week - as her husband pleaded not guilty to her murder.
Ellen Munstis (nee Lydon), 74, who is originally from Co Galway, was found dead at her home in the town of Derry, New Hampshire on August 10.
Her husband Roderick Munstis, 79, appeared in court on Friday charged with two counts of second-degree murder, local media reports.
Police rushed to the couple's home, which is just north of Boston, after they received a 911 call made by Roderick.
A statement from the New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald said: “At approximately 12:03 a.m. on August 10, 2019, Derry Police were routed a 911 call from the residence at 151 Bypass 28 in Derry.
“The caller identified himself as Roderick Munstis.
"Upon arrival at the home, responding officers discovered the other resident of the home, Ellen Munstis, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
“Mr. Munstis has been arrested on alternative counts of knowing and reckless second-degree murder for killing Ellen Munstis.
“The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”
And on the same day her husband appeared in court, Ellen, known as Nell, was laid to rest in her native Carraroe.
Her funeral mass took place in St Mac Dara Church in the town, followed by her burial in Clynagh Cemetery.
A notice on RIP.ie read: "Nell Lydon, suddenly, in New Hampshire, USA, formerly of Tismane, Carraroe, Co. Galway.
"Daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Sullivan) Lydon, loving sister of the late Sean, Colman, Patrick, Mark, Sr Mary and Barbara Curran. Survived by her brothers , Bartley, Carraroe, Michael, UK, Stephen, Carraroe, Josie, Carraroe, nieces, nephews, extended family.
"Reposing at Lydon's Funeral Home, Carraroe, on Wednesday evening from 4 to 7pm. Removal on Thursday to St. Mac Dara Church, Carraroe for 12 noon mass. Burial afterwards in Clynagh Cemetery."
