The priest at the funeral of a young Co Tyrone mother-of-two has appealed for anyone feeling "sad or fearful" to "take the chance to reach out" and speak to someone.
Mourners gathered at St Joseph's Church in Coalisland yesterday for Requiem Mass for Ríghnach Gribben, who died suddenly at a house in the town on Saturday.
A mother to young sons Daithí and Dabhóg, who was born in July, Ms Gribben,was in her twenties.
Police said the young woman's body was found at a house at Millview Manor in Coalisland.
It is understood the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Fr Paddy Rushe told those gathered yesterday that Ms Gribben was someone who was "deeply loved".
"It's truly a tragedy," he said.
"It's a nightmare that the likes of this happens. She was deeply loved by her family and friends but sometimes even love isn't enough. Words don't express our sorrow for what you are going through at this time".
During the Mass, a number of items were brought up to the altar, which symbolised Ms Gribben's life, including photos of her children and one of her son's blankets.
Fr Rushe told mourners that Ríghnach "did try her best" and was "a good mother".
"Ríghnach was a great character," he said.
"She was colourful. She enjoyed being with her family and cousins. She was a strong person, outspoken at times and she knew her own mind, sometimes too much so.
"She was determined. She will not be forgotten".
The priest also made a direct appeal.
"If you're feeling sad or fearful...speak to someone, take the chance to reach out," he said.
"The answers might not come straight away, there may not be an answer to your present difficulties other than time.
"There is nothing that can not be fixed or sorted out eventually".
Following Requiem Mass, Ms Gribben was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
