Tributes paid to mother and autism activist who was devoted to her son

A single bunch of flowers resting on a plain coffin and the warm glow of the affection of those who knew her reflected the life of a murder victim who had always put other people first.

Friends and co-religionists of Susan Dunne, who died at the age of 62, yesterday bid her a moving farewell at a funeral service where striking tributes were paid.

Her body was found at her home near Lixnaw, Co Kerry, on Wednesday last. Her son, Patrick, 20, who has special needs, has since been charged with her murder and is in custody.