‘A lady in best sense of the word’

The wife of former Tánaiste Peter Barry was described at her funeral Mass yesterday as “a lady in the best sense of the word” who had a caring heart that reached out to all.

‘A lady in best sense of the word’

Chief celebrant Canon Tadhg Ó Mathúna told mourners that Mr Barry and his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Margaret, formed a great team.

“Her death has left us with a numbness,” he said.

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