TC/0072

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WAS SALT OF THE EARTH

Beautiful woman was "salt of the earth"

The third member of staff from Watterson's drapery store to be killed in the blast was 35-year-old Mrs. Geraldine Breslin, of Drumanon Close, Dromore Road, Omagh.
She died along with her colleagues, Mrs. Ann McCombe and Mrs. Veda Short.
Mrs. Breslin (nee McCrystal) and her husband, Mark, had a son, Gareth.
In a statement on Tuesday the Breslin and McCrystal families said they were close to one another, and were helping each other through a very difficult period.
"Their thoughts and prayers are with the families of all the victims," said the statement.
Local priest, Rev. John Forbes, described Mrs. Breslin as "a beautiful woman who was the salt of the earth".
Neighbours described her as a lively, bubbly person who was friends with all.
Mrs. Breslin had worked at Watterson's for about 10 years, and was a valued and popular member of staff, said Mr. Tom Watterson.

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Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION

Ref: TC/0072

Published Date: 20-Aug-98

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