Irish singer Imelda May has let her followers know about the passing of her beloved mother through an emotional Instagram post.
The singer shared a picture of her late mother smiling with a poetic and emotional caption that read;
“Madge Clabby (nee Comerford)
1927-2021
Our dearest darling mother
passed away yesterday.
She drifted gently in her sleep
and took her last breath, in her own bed
with her beloved husband Tony by her side.
We couldn’t have wished for better.
She deserved all.
The effects of her
fierce strength, infinite compassion,
generosity, determination, quick wit,
humour, vibrancy, sharp mind
and deep spirit will outlive her and endure.
Our matriarch, our supreme queen,
has gone to the awaiting ancestors.
The sorrow is deep
our hearts are hurting
but gratitude is abundant
and love all consuming.”
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Well known names rushed to the comments to share their love, Erica Cody wrote,”Sending you and your family all the love”, While Laura Whitmore said, “Ah Imelda thinking of you. She was blessed with so much love xxx”.
Imelda’s mother suffered from dementia, the singer shared an sweet moment between the two last year when they were reunited for Christmas alongside an emotional caption she said; “After early Dec flight, isolation and negative COVID test I got to see my beloved parents.”
“It’s been almost a year and I feared I might not see Mam again. Dementia is a cruel disease so I was delighted she knew me and said “you’re here at last!!! I’ve been looking for you everywhere. That feels better” it’s the best Christmas present I could’ve dreamed of.”
The singer continued; “My heart is overflowing. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and hold on to the hope we’ll all be reunited soon.”