SO DEVOTED…The late former SDLP leader and Foyle MP John Hume and wife Pat who passed away this morning
Mrs Hume passed away earlier today after a short illness.
In a Facebook posting, a message said: “We are so deeply sorry to inform you all that Pat Hume has passed away.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Hume family tonight. RIP.’
Messages have poured in to the Facebook post.
One read: “RIP Pat, her work is unforgettable, a true inspiration and an incredible woman.”
Another said: “A wonderful lady. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers with you all.”
It is just over a year since husband John, the former Foyle MP, MEP and Nobel Peace Laureate died after battling a dibilitating illness at Owen Mor Care Home in Derry
Recognised in her own right as a brilliant community politician; she ran the SDLP’s constituency office during her late husband’s time in politicis, dealing with community issues, housing and poverty, treating every person, irrespective of religious identity, with respect and compassion when they sought her assistance.
A former teacher, she was a champion for victims of the ‘Troubles’ when appointed to the Northern Ireland Memorial Fund in 1998, just after the Good Friday Agreement.
Her work with victims included grants for their children to attend college and receive assistance.
The Hume family presented John Hume’s awards to Derry and Strabane Mayor Brian Tierney at a special reception at Guildhall on Friday
Mr Hume is the only person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Martin Luther King Jnr Non-Violent Prize and the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize.
At the time, Mrs Hume said it was right for the people of his home city “to share these peace awards.”
Rest In Peace Pat.
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