Sligo mum (50) stabbed to death in UK described at her funeral as a beautiful mother who did everything for her seven children
Funeral took place on Monday in Sligo of mother of seven
The late Pauline Sweeney.
The funeral of a Sligo woman stabbed to death in the UK heard her described as being a beautiful mother who couldn’t do enough for her seven children.
Pauline Sweeney (50), originally from Finisklin was laid to rest in Sligo on Monday following Mass of Christian burial at Sligo Cathedral at 12 noon.
Ms Sweeney was found with stab wounds at Long Close Avenue in Allesley in Coventry city on Wednesday 20 March at about 8.30pm.
The Sligo woman died a short time later, said West Midlands Police.
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Partner William Brady, 57, has been charged with her murder and remanded in custody after appearing at Warwick Crown Court on Monday March 25. He is set to appear at a ‘Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing’ on Thursday, May 9.
In a statement, Ms Sweeney’s family said: “Pauline Sweeney was our mother. She was the life and soul of every room she walked into.
“She was a strong woman who wouldn’t let anything bring her down.
“We’ll remember her with a tear in our eye and love in our hearts. Rest in peace. Love from your seven children.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands police said: “Our thoughts remain with Pauline’s loved ones at this distressing time and we’ll be doing all we can to support them.”
Monday’s funeral was attended by Ms Sweeney’s children and grandchildren along with her father, Michael and extended relatives.
Celebrant Fr Victor Samugana told the congregation in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo that they were offering prayers to God on behalf of their departed sister, Pauline and were “commending her into the hands of God and asking God to bless her at this time and to give strength to her family.”
One of the Prayers of the Faithful read by Ms Sweeney’s children and grandchildren recited said: “You love us and always wanted us to be happy.”
Ms Sweeny’s son, Dave delivered a eulogy on behalf of the family in which he spoke about his beautiful mother who he said was now at peace with her late mother and brothers.
He said his mother was not only a mother but also a teacher and a friend.
“You were the best mother you could possibly be to us. You did everything you could for us.
“You were not just a mother to us all but a father too,” he said, adding that his mum had lived a beautiful life.
Following the Mass, Ms Sweeney was laid to rest at Sligo cemetery.