Mary Fitzpatrick was nominated by her sister Rosina who wanted to lift her spirits
A brave Craigneuk woman who’s had more than her fair share of pain and heartache is the latest recipient of the Wishaw Press’ Say it with Flowers Award.Mary, 71, a mum-of-seven and grandmother-of-12, has struggled with her health in recent years and has had to cope with the death of two of her children.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Mary stays on her own, but the rest of the family try to keep her morale up by taking her out and visiting. According to Rosina she was once the soul of the party and a real character. “Everybody loved her and at one time she’d be up the Cambusnethan Club for a couple of dances,” she added. “She’s had so much heartache but has been very brave and still manages to put a smile on her face.”
“She’s the kind of person that would always pick you up, but just can’t seem to pick herself up just now. I just thought the flowers might lift her spirits,” Rosina said.
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