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'Big Brew' for lovely Mena
06.05.08
THE Burns family of
Burt did their late mother Mena proud on Saturday
with a fabulous 'Big Brew' in aid of the Alzheimer's
Society of Ireland.
Burt Hall was filled with buns and cakes, fun and
laughter, as the local family and friends remembered
82 year old Mena who sadly passed away last
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She had Alzheimer's for
ten years and was cared for at home by her large and
loving family of sons and daughters.
One of her daughters Ellen Quinn explained that the
final four years of their mother's illness were
"very bad". But luckily, their large family afforded
them a flexible rota system that allowed Mena to be
cared for at home.
The family acknowledged that it was more difficult
for smaller families to care for a person with
Alzheimer's in their own home.
The Burns family also thanked their late mother's
"fantastic" district nurse, Suzanne Harkin, for all
her help, support and advice.
Teapots in hand, they chatted to everyone who came
through the door on that sunny afternoon to have a
cuppa with them and give a donation.
An antique dresser adorned with fancy teacups and
cakes was a clever centrepiece for the feelgood
fundraiser. Daughter-in-law Bridie Burns said the
late Burt woman would have approved of the Tea Day
in her memory.
"It's a lovely tribute to Mena. She was a lovely,
lovely woman and she would have enjoyed this day
very much. She really enjoyed the craic and the
music," she said. For more pictures from the Burt
'Big Brew'
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