The Dublin woman passed away ‘peacefully but unexpectedly’ on July 14, leaving behind nine children, including a four-month old baby
A community has rallied to support the family of a mum-of-nine from Co Dublin who passed away unexpectedly last month.
Nicole ‘Nicky’ McNeill, from Lucan and formerly of Clondalkin, passed away “peacefully but unexpectedly” at home on Monday, July 14, according to a death notice shared on RIP.ie.
Nicky was a loving mother to her adored children Kyle, Kelsey, Keeley, Kayden, Kaycee, Killian, Kendell, Kolt, Khalani and “will be forever sadly missed by her sons and daughters, her partner Jay, her Father Frank, granddaughter Ariyah, newborn grandson Tadhgh, brothers and sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends,” her death notice states.
Nicky’s funeral was held on Saturday, July 19, with mourners packing in to Stafford’s Funeral Home to pay their final respects for the popular mum-of-nine.
Nicky’s family have been left devastated by her unexpected death, and her friends have come to together to launch a GoFundMe page to help raise money to support her children.
A message shared on the fundraising page states: “We’re reaching out with a heartfelt request for support following the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved Aunt Nicole, a young mum of 9 precious children.
“Her passing has left her family in shock and facing unexpected expenses, including funeral costs and the urgent need to relocate the children to ensure their care and stability.
“With the new school year approaching in September, there are added costs for clothing, bedding, and getting the little ones ready for this big transition – all of which have come as a sudden and stressful burden.
“One of her children is just 4 months old, making this an especially challenging time for the family.”
The GoFundMe organiser said that any money raised “would help alleviate some of the financial strain, allowing the family to focus on healing and supporting these young children during this incredibly difficult time.”
Tributes are being paid to the Dublin native following her unexpected death, with one mourner writing in a message shared online: “Nicole (N I called her) helped me during a very bad time in me life helped to save me and turn life around to keep my family.Then she was so busy with her own big gang but never moaned at me. She didn’t deserve to leave her kiddos like this and my heart breaks for them all. RIP my N.”
While a close pal added: “Thoughts ares with all of Nicky’s family friends and her kids. She had a heart of gold and helped out when she could. I hope she gives the kids all her strength to get through this. I hope she gets the best bed in heaven now.”