THREE generations of one Gorey family last week mourned the passing away of one of the town's most dedicated mothers,grandmothers and great-grandmothers, Annie Abott (nee Allen) of 4 Pearse Street. Thursday December 9th 1999- Gorey Guardian OBITUARY Annie passed away in Gorey District Hospital last Wednesday evening, only a few hours after being brought there after taking ill ather home. She was 87 years old. A quiet and humble woman throughout her life, family meant everything to Annie. Married to Thomas many years ago, she proved a devoted mother over the years that followed to their five daughters and two sons. When her own children grew up and had children of their own, she took great interest in this new generation of her family and in alltheir achievements, and this was again the case in later years when great-grandchildren began to arrive. Annie was also devoted to the Church, and attended Mass daily at St Michael's Church until very recently. She was also a regular visitor to St Michael's cemetery, where she lovingly tended the grave of her husband Thomas, whopredeceased her by some years, and other loved ones. On the social side, Annie was an active member of the Gorey Old Folks Club for many years and always thoroughly enjoyed thevarious club activities and outings. The great esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the large numbers which attended the removal of her remains from GoreyDistrict Hospital to St Michael's Church on Thursday evening, where they were received by Fr John O' Reilly. A large crowd also attended the Funeral Mass the following day, which was again celebrated by Fr O'Reilly. Burial followed in StMichael's cemetery. Annie is survived by five daughters, two sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and manyother relations, neighbours and friends. RIP.