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'He was a dote' - Hundreds of mourners send condolences to Matthew Healy's family

Hundreds of mourners leave condolences for family of Matthew Healy

'He was a dote' - Hundreds of mourners send condolences to Matthew Healy's family

Reporter:

Mary MCFadden

13 Feb 2024 9:00 AM

Hundreds of mourners have left condolences for the family of the late Matthew James Healy. 

The deceased schoolboy - of Watergrasshill, Cork and Ballygunner, Waterford - was found in a car in Dunmore East, Co Waterford shortly after midnight on Friday February 9, 2024. 

Detectives are hoping to receive medical clearance today (February 12) to question a woman in her late 30s who was arrested at the scene. 

Matthew is sadly missed by his heartbroken dad, James, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family, neighbours and friends. 

Some of the condolences posted on RIP.ie include 

"RIP Matthew, sleep peaceful little angel." 
"May you all be given gracious peace. Matthew was a beautiful boy. May he rest with the angels." 
"The country unites in grief and shock. I can't imagine the incredible pain you are suffering as a family and community. May you find the strength to cope. I now hug my two children tighter for longer now. Rest in peace little guy. God bless you." 
"Rest in peace little man. Deepest condolences to your Daddy and all your friends… Thinking of you all." 
"Such sorrow at the loss of your beautiful blue eyed boy. God help you all through this unbearable time. May your angel Rest in peace." 
"Just want to send my heart-felt condolences to Matthew's dad, James, on the sad passing of your little boy. May his gentle little soul rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this extremely sad time. May Matthew rest in peace." 
"My deepest sympathy to Des and all of Mathew's family on your great loss. What a terrible tragedy. He was a dote. May he rest with the angels." 
"So sorry to hear of little Matthew's passing. My thoughts to all his family and friends who loved him dearly. Fly high little angel with those beautiful blue eyes." 
"We're so, so sorry. Deepest sympathy to all who loved Matthew." 
"My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful boy Matthew. I cannot imagine what you are going through. May he rest in peace." 
"Today Matthew plays with the angels. God look after your family at this tragic time. God bless ye." 
"Words cannot express how much I can offer sincere sympathy on Matthew's sad and shocking passing. May he Rest in Peace with the angels. May you get the strength to carry the heartbreak." 
"Deepest condolences to Matthews Dad, and extended family on his unexpected passing. Such a lovely little boy and so happy. Cannot imagine the heartbreak you are all feeling at this very sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely sad time. Rest in peace little angel."
According to RIP.ie, Matthew is reposing at his home in Watergrasshill, Cork (Eircode T56Y270) today (Monday February 12) from 5pm to 8pm and tomorrow (Tuesday February 13) from 5pm to 8pm. 
Requiem Mass will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill Eircode (T56H320) on Wednesday (February 14) at 12pm, followed by a private service in The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy. 

Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, can be made to Make a Wish Foundation.

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