The death occurred unexpectedly on May 22, 2015, in the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, of Mrs. Sarah Jane McCauley, best known as Sally, late of Augharainey, Enniskillen, aged 82. Formerly Sally Wilson, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Wilson, and she was educated at the Model School and also at Loughry Agricultural College. She returned to Fermanagh to the family farm at Garvary Hill.

Sally worked in the County Hospital as a receptionist/telephonist, where she met her late husband, Richard Thompson. They had five daughters Annette, Ruth, Noreen, Pamela and Olivia. Sally focused on the home and family. In 1984, she married James McCauley, who predeceased her.

In retirement, she was very much involved in Chest, Heart and Stroke, and also cancer charities.

She was a member of a senior citizens’ group in Tempo, which she greatly enjoyed. A very active figure, she had been a great gardener. She loved attending auctions along with her sister Edith.

A dedicated member of Garvary Parish Church, the church meant a lot to her.

Sally had suffered since December from a cancer illness, which she bore courageously.

Her funeral service was held at Garvary Parish Church, led by Chancellor John Stewart, and burial took place in the adjoining churchyard.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Annette, Ruth, Noreen, Pamela and Olivia, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves her brothers and sisters, Thomas, Edith, Kathleen, Jimmy, Peggy, Dorothy, John and Gwen, having been predeceased by Robert.

Also surviving Sally are the wider family circle and her friends. Her family is appreciative of all the support received at this time.

The funeral arrangements were by Funeral Directors, S.R. Elliott and Sons, Darling Street, Enniskillen.