Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-four from Co Armagh who has passed away in Mexico where she was undergoing treatment in a battle against cancer.
Tracey Crossan, 49, from the Whitecross area died “suddenly but peacefully” in Tijuana, where she had been receiving treatment after more than £100,000 was raised by the local community to support her and her family.
A “Time for Tracey” campaign was set up by friends of the glass artist and shared updates on her cancer battle.
In an update on Saturday, Time for Tracey said that Tracey had died peacefully in Tijuana.
“It is with broken hearts we bring you the devastating news that our beloved Tracey has passed away suddenly but peacefully in Tijuana,” the post said.
“We offer our deepest condolences to her adored Dominic, Oonagh, Fiachra, Sarah and Fianna. To her mummy Anne and her brother Shane and Anne to her sisters and brothers in laws, her nephews and nieces, her Aunts and Uncles and her wide circle of family and friends.
“We would like to give our thanks at this time to all those family and friends who have already rallied and offered support and prayers. Especially to the Kevin Bell Trust for their invaluable assistance so far.
“The support Tracey received to help her fight this disease from our local community all over the country provided her with so much love and hope and we will be eternally grateful. Please keep sharing her legacy and your beautiful stories with us.”
St Killan’s GAC Whitecross said Tracey was full of creativity and “always had time for a chat”.
“We are so deeply sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Tracey,” the club said.
“Tracey has been around our club for many years supporting her children as they progressed through various age groups.
“We loved to see her creativity in her art and she always had time for a chat. We were only too happy to be able to play a part in the Time for Tracey campaign and we were truly astonished at the funds raised by our wee locality in such a short space of time.
“We followed her journey to Tijuana and watched the frequent updates which were delivered with true Tracey positivity.
“At this sorrowful time, we extend our sympathy to Tracey’s husband Dominic, children Oonagh, Fiachra, Sarah and Fianna and to the wider family circle. We will keep you in our prayers.”
