Funeral for wife of NI publican a week after his burial

The heartbroken family of Anne McCann, wife of popular publican Paddy McCann, are preparing for her funeral today.

Mrs McCann died on Monday, just nine days after her husband Paddy, who had owned the Cellar Bar in Lurgan for decades.

Her funeral is in Lurgan. Due to the current restrictions, the arrangements cannot be published.

In a notice on The Cellar Bar’s Facebook page, the family said: “It is with broken hearts that the McCann Family of The Cellar Bar Lurgan announce the death of our dear mother Anne Gertrude McCann (née Creaney).

“Mum was a quiet, gentle, kind and loving wife and mother. Our mother had the biggest heart and soul, a true lady.

“Anne will be sadly missed by her children Jim, Paula, Mairead, Lesa, Gregory and Trevor, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons and daughters in law and all the family circle.

“Thank you all for your sincere & kind messages of support at this difficult time.

“Our Lady of Medjugorje pray for our mother Anne. Lesa and The McCann Family.”

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