A family who three weeks ago attended the funeral of their mother returned to the parish church today for the requiem mass of their 89 year father - who died following an alleged assault in a hospital ward in Cork city last weekend.
A picture of a smiling Matthew and Delia Healy, taken in 2010 following the birth of their grandchild, Matthew, was placed on a table near the coffin at the start of mass at St Mary's Church in Berrings, Co Cork.
Mr Healy, who was a retired farmer, passed away following an incident at St Joseph's Ward in Mercy University Hospital (MUH) shortly after 5am last Sunday. The pensioner was a patient at the hospital. A 30 year old man has appeared in court charged with his murder.
