A couple died hours apart in a double tragedy leaving their family grief-stricken. Professor Liam Fogarty passed away after a short illness, and within hours his wife Mary died after a long health battle, reports the Irish Mirror.
Their family was unable to hold a full funeral for the couple due to coronavirus restrictions on social gatherings. Both were from Blackrock, Dublin, however lived in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
Family and friends left poignant messages for the couple and their daughters online. One read: “Together in life, together again in heaven.” Fr Liam Rigney, Athy Parish Priest, wrote: “Lord rest Liam and Mary.