A short tribute to Elaine Flannery by her children 

Our mother was a beautiful woman in so many ways

Elaine Flannery with her husband David: 'To her husband she was a loyal partner and best friend, there were no secrets, there were no games.'

Not every bereaved family is afforded such a public forum to honour their loved ones — we are grateful and respectful of the opportunity to do so.

Our mother, Elaine Flannery (née Sullivan) was a beautiful woman in so many ways. Her warm smile had a way of putting friends and strangers alike at ease. They felt no judgement because it wasn’t there. She was sensitive to people, was soft with them and made them feel understood. She had a calming influence on every social situation.