Date Posted:Mon, Apr 21 2008, 13:59:30 PDT Author:CR Vets Subject: "Mother of the Civil Rights" 1908-2008
On Sunday, April 27th, at the graveside of the late Mary Ellen O'Doherty, a short ceremony will be held and a wreath formed in the numbers 100 with "Centenary Memories" will be laid. Born April 28th 1908, she became known as "Mother of the Civil Rights". MARY died in her 100th year, on June 16th last. Messages, including those by e-mail will be forwarded to Derry-based family members, and read at the graveside. Her obituary, written by civil rights veterans, which appeared in 2007 in the Derry Journal can be forwarded on request from rights.civil@googlemail.com Special In Memoriam "100th Birth date" notices are being sent to the Derry Journal & Derry News from family members,CR Vets Capt. Kelly Justice Campaign, Anti-Partition League et al. Newspaper contact details available on request. In Memoriam notice rates very low. Further info/details from rights.civil@googlemail.com
