The death has taken place of Veronica Earley (née Hanley.)

Mrs. Earley passed away peacefully on Thursday February 21. A devoted wife of Micky, step mother to Jodie, cherished sister of Paddy (Una), Gaby (Sarah), Caroline (Gerry), Anthony, Oliver (Mary), Marcella (Simon), Fergal, Mickey (Frances) and the late Stephanie, Camillus (Millie) (Jill), and daughter of the late Gabriel and Marcella Hanley, Mrs. Earley is deeply regretted by all her loving family, friends, neighbours and extended family.

Described previously by her sister Marcella Hanley as "the glue that holds the family together," Mrs. Earley (43) was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer two years ago.

Mrs. Earley's story had a strong following on social media and a fundraiser organised to help her return home from hospital had been well-supported by the local community.

When Mrs. Earley's husband Micky spoke to The Impartial Reporter earlier this year, he had commented that they had been "blown away" by the support of the community. He said: "To think that there’s people out there, family, friends and even strangers, people we’ve met on maybe a one-off occasion have been donating generously."

Mrs. Earley's funeral mass took place at St. Michael's Church, Darling Street, Enniskillen on Saturday February 23 followed by interment in Cross cemetery. The funeral was conducted by funeral undertaker John McKeegan.