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At 108, Ireland’s oldest woman and beloved nun Sister Colette Hickey passed away, leaving behind a legacy of profound compassion. Joining the Good Shepherd Convent at 17, she spent 91 years serving others, most notably founding Edel House in 1972—a refuge still operating today that became a lifeline for women and children. Former residents remember her as a maternal guardian, the closest thing to a mother many had ever known. A living witness to five pandemics and the birth of the Irish state, she kept her sharp mind and devotion to prayer until her final days. Honored as Cork’s Person of the Year in 1993, even Taoiseach Albert Reynolds flew in to celebrate her. Known for her quirky love of salt, she lived a life of quiet heroism, and her community has opened a book of condolences to honor her enduring spirit.

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