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David Kent

Vicky Phelan's private funeral has taken place as family says they will 'cherish the memories'

A private funeral service has taken place for Vicky Phelan.

The cervical cancer campaigner, who passed away on Monday, had spoken openly in the past about planning her own funeral after her diagnosis.

Her service took place earlier this week.

READ MORE: Public will get chance to pay tribute to Cervical Check campaigner Vicky Phelan with funeral to be private

It was announced in her death notice on RIP.ie.

It read: "Vicky will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Jim, daughter Amelia, son Darragh, her parents John and Gaby Kelly, her siblings Robbie, Lee, Jonnie and Lyndsey, parents-in-law Jim and Breda Phelan, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

"May She Rest in Peace "

The family have asked that, donations be made to Milford Care Centre, where Vicky passed away on Monday.

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"Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolence section below or cards and messages of comfort can be sent to Cross’s Funeral Home, 2 Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Limerick." the notice concludse.

Tonight's edition of the Late Late Show will pay their own tribute to Vicky.

Hosted by Ryan Tubridy, the show will remember the heroic mum-of-two, following her death on Monday, after a long battle with cancer.

The Stunning will also brew up a storm as they remember Vicky in a special musical performance dedicated to one of their biggest fans.

The family previously released a statement following her passing, explaining that Vicky was the “heart and soul” of their family and her death has left a void that “at this point seems impossible to fill”.

"It is with an immense burden of grief that earlier today we bade our final farewell to our beloved Vicky," the statement read.

"She was the heart and soul of our family unit and her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.

"We cherish the memories of a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, whose ability to deal with the struggles of life has inspired not only ourselves but an entire nation.

"The outpouring of grief and good wishes from far and wide are truly appreciated”.

Jim added that a private funeral will take place for Vicky, but there will be a time for supporters to pay their respects “in due course”.

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