Beth O’Rourke, a 44-year-old mum-of-two, passed away on April 16, and her touching words have captured the hearts of internet users all over the world.
Insisting that she was “a survivor”, the Massachusetts mother paid tribute to her loving family and her beautiful life in the obituary.
“I died Thursday, April 16, 2015, surrounded by family, in the arms of my husband and anam cara, Brendan Patrick O’Rourke. I was 44 years old. I was a survivor. I was blessed in this life with two amazing children; Courtney Elizabeth age 11 and Seamus Brendan aged 8,” she wrote.
She added: “I LOVED my life. I loved a long run, to sit quietly by the lake, to read and dance and sing and by silly with our children. We loved watching summer storms blow across the water. I loved to chat and laugh with my sisters and friends…Of all the things I did in this life, nothing compared to being with Brendan and our children. I fought every day to stay alive and to be with them.”
In her final words, the loving mother wrote: “I hope to be remembered, with laughter, love and a good pint. And for my children to know ‘No Momma ever did and no Momma ever will….’”
The O’Rourke family have now set up a GoFundMe page, appealing for donations for Beth’s children’s education.
Such a devastating story. Our thoughts are with courageous Beth’s family.
