Neighbours and friends will be able to say their last goodbyes to Tina Satchwell as her funeral cortège is set to pass her former home in Fermoy, Co Cork at lunchtime on Wednesday.
In a funeral notice on Rip.ie, the Dingivan family said that it was with “great sadness” that they announced the death of their “beloved Tina, daughter of Mary and dear sister of Lorraine, Shane, and the late Tom".
Ms Satchwell (45), whose body was found buried at her home in Grattan Street in Youghal earlier this month, is also survived by her aunts and uncles Stephen, Margaret, Teresa, Florence and Frank. She was pre-deceased by her grandparents, Florence and Patrick.
Her family said she was “sadly missed and lovingly remembered” by her family, friends, and neighbours.
Her funeral cortège will pass through St Bernard’s Place, Fermoy on Wednesday at 12.30pm. Ms Satchwell grew up in the town and lived there for many years.
Her family add that her funeral “will take place privately and quietly, as she lived".
The body of Ms Satchwell was found at her home in Youghal, Co Cork by gardaí searching the property on October 11th last. She had been reported missing on March 24th, 2017. The case was upgraded to a murder probe that week, having previously been treated as a missing persons case. Her husband Richard Satchwell has been charged with her murder.
Meanwhile, two vigils have been held in her memory since her body was found. Over 500 people lit candles at an emotional vigil for Ms Satchwell in the town park in her native Fermoy, Co Cork on October 16th.
A minute of silence was observed in memory of Ms Satchwell, whose body was found six years after she was reported missing by her husband Richard. She had been buried underneath a stairwell in her home.
Ms Satchwell had four older sisters and three brothers. She was described as having been a warm, friendly person who had a great love for animals.
A statement was read out at both vigils on behalf of the Dingivan family. The family said that they would "cherish the moments and all the great memories” they had of the youngest girl in the family.
"There are no words to describe the pain in our hearts right now Tina. If we knew the last time we met was going to be our last time we would have hugged you extra tight.
"Tina would put a smile on anyone's face - she had a very bubbly personality and was a very sociable person.
"She was always out and about with her babies (dogs) Ruby and Heidi. Tina loved her fashion. She was always dressed so well.
"We will cherish the moments and all the great memories we spent with you.
"Fly high our angel - you will be in our hearts forever. We love you Tina...you are at peace now. Until we meet again, give Nana a big hug."
Members of the Dingivan family were in attendance at the vigil. Songs such as “I hope you Dance” and “Jealous of the Angels” were played at the gathering. A large portrait of Tina was on display and candles and cards were placed around it. A poem was also recited.
Organiser of the vigil Grainne O’Connor told Cork’s RedFM that locals decided to turn out in large numbers as a show of solidarity to the bereaved family.
A vigil for Ms Satchwell was also held in Youghal, Co Cork the previous Saturday. Around 200 people attended the gathering.
Parish priest Canon Bill Bermingham offered prayers for Tina and her loved ones. He also asked attendees at the Youghal vigil to “spare a thought” for householders in Grattan Street in the town.
“Because it is a very distressing time for them to have known that such an occurrence could have happened in their midst.”
Tina lived in the UK and in Fermoy, moving to Youghal in the last two years of her life with her husband.
Mr Satchwell (57), who is originally from Leicester in the UK, was charged with her murder at a special sitting of Cashel District Court in Tipperary last Saturday morning.
