Tributes have been paid to a much-loved schoolgirl who died suddenly, leaving her family heartbroken.
Lucy Doyle, who had five siblings, passed away at St Luke’s Hospital in her hometown of Kilkenny on Sunday January 2.
The pupil was a senior at Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny, who shared a heartwarming tribute to the teenager.
The school wrote: “It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of our much loved 6th year student, Lucy Doyle.
“Lucy’s warm smile and charisma will be sorely missed by all in our school community.
“Our heartfelt sympathies are with the Doyle family and Lucy’s friends and teachers at this very difficult time.
“May her gentle soul Rest in Peace
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”
While a parent of another child at the school added: “I’m so sorry that you have had such a devastating loss. Lucy truly was a beautiful girl.
“You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find the strength to guide you through. Rest in peace Lucy.”
And Lucy’s “heartbroken” family have now confirmed that she will be laid to rest in a funeral mass on Friday, according to Irish Mirror.
A post on RIP.ie reads: “Lucy, cherished youngest daughter of Joe and Johanne and darling sister of James, Emma, Shane, Becky and Vicky, sadly missed by her heartbroken family, Kelly and Pegzey, godmother Mary, brothers-in-law Paul and Sean, sister-in-law Becca, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours, her schoolmates and teachers at the Presentation Secondary School and a wide circle of friends.
“May Lucy Rest in Peace.
“Reposing at her home on Thursday (6th Jan) from 2pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass for Lucy will be celebrated on Friday at 10.30am in St. John’s Church with Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery.”
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