Age Action calls on people to check on older neighbours after decayed body found in Wexford Town

Age Action has called on people to check on older relatives and neighbours, after the badly decayed body of an 84-year old woman was found in a house in Wexford Town.

Bridget Crosbie’s remains were discovered at approximately 9.30pm on Friday night.

It is believed Ms Crosbie led a reclusive life and relations were prompted to contact Wexford Garda station after a number of months passed without telephone contact from her.

Gardaí gained entry to her residence, no 29, The Faythe, Wexford Town, shortly after 9.30pm on Friday evening, and this led them to make the grim discovery.

The electricity was still switched on in the building.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding her death and a postmortem took place yesterday. However, foul play is not suspected.

Mayor of Wexford, councillor Ger Carthy, has extended his sympathies to the family.

“It’s devastating and very unfortunate that we find ourselves in this situation once again,” said the mayor.

Head of advocacy and communications with Age Action, Justine Moran, said it was important that people took the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours.

“What happened to Bridget Crosbie is deperately sad and our thoughts are with her family. We would urge people to check in on their older neighbours, particularly if they’re living alone or far from their families.

“Reaching out like that is a gesture and it can be important to people who might be socially isolated,” he said.