Coffee morning in memory of beloved Portlaoise woman
Annette Lawlor was an invaluable member of Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
A COFFEE morning in memory of a much-loved Portlaoise woman, who made a remarkable contribution to her community, will be held this month in aid of Laois Hospice.
The event at Portlaoise Family Resource Centre (PFRC) in Knockmay on Friday, 25 September, will celebrate what would have been Annette Lawlor’s 70th birthday.
Sadly, Annette passed away on 6 August at her home in Oakleaf Place, just weeks before her birthday celebration. Her family has kindly organised a coffee morning in her memory to raise funds for Laois Hospice, which cared for her so well during her illness.
The event will run from 8.30am until 12.30pm in the PFRC community room, based in the Treo Nua premises and will include tea, coffee, cakes, treats and a raffle.
Describing Annette as ‘our dear friend and community member’, PFRC is encouraging people to support the event in aid of a cause that was very close to her heart.
The family has set up a Facebook page titled ‘Annette’s Coffee Morning’, which will post regular updates on what will become an annual event.
In a post headed ‘A Cuppa for Annette’, the family said: ‘Every year on Mam’s birthday, we will hold a coffee morning in her memory and give something back to a cause that means so much to us.
‘Mam sadly didn’t get to celebrate her 70th birthday, so we’ll make sure the day is still marked and that she is remembered in the best way we know how with cake, coffee, plenty of chat and good people, all things she loved.’
‘This year’s coffee morning will raise funds for Laois Hospice, in recognition of the incredible care and support they provide.’
A donations page has also been set up on the JustGiving website, titled ‘Annette’s Birthday Fundraiser for Laois Hospice’, which can be found on justgiving.com.
All proceeds will go to Laois Hospice, which is run by a voluntary committee and provides palliative and end-of-life care and supports for patients and their families across the county.
Annette was predeceased by her son Ian and was beloved mother of Paul, Wayne, Gemma and Owen. She is sadly missed by her family, including her cherished grandchildren Sara and Sameer, her brother Tom and sisters Mary, Paula, Tina and Aggie, neighbours and many friends.
