The family of Kate and Vincent Donohoe have said that they "died peacefully" as the mother and son's funeral details were announced.
Kate and infant Vincent were found in their home in the Beechwood estate of Clonee on the Dublin/Meath border on Saturday with a garda investigation launched. Now their funeral has been announced and will be a private family service with their bodies reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
For those wishing to donate on their behalf, the family are asking that they be made to St Vincent de Paul. Their RIP.ie notice reads: "Predeceased by Kate’s Mum Margaret, brother Paul and Vincent’s grandparents Tom and Eileen Connolly. Sadly missed by their loving families, Vincent’s Dad Tom, aunts Ann-Marie and Louise, uncle Paul, cousins Jonathan, Ross, Cian and Dylan, Kate’s Dad and Vincent’s grandfather John, Catherine, sister and aunt Niamh, nephews and niece Ben, Ana and Jay, Kate’s aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends."
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Heartbroken friends and the shocked community of Clonee came together earlier this week outside Chapel of Ease in memory of the tragic mum and son. Those in attendance were encouraged to wear Kate’s favourite colour yellow.
Tributes have also been paid to Kate and Vincent by the canine community in Ireland - Kate was well known as a dog groomer and dog re-homer. DSPCA said: "Hearing the very sad news of the passing of Kate, a dear friend of the shelter and her son Vincent has left us deeply saddened. Kate worked with lots of rescues and went above and beyond to help save lives of so many dogs with a special love for Sighthounds. We are so glad to have helped rehome so many Lurchers and Greyhounds that Kate brought to the shelter. Deepest condolences to Kate’s family and friends. May they rest in peace."
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