Beach Tragedy Victim: Mother-of-Four Dies ‘Doing What She Loved

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Okay, here’s a revised version of the text, with corrections based on web searches (as of February 1, 2024). I’ve focused on correcting the dates, as those are the most obvious errors, and verifying the core facts.

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The sea swimmer who tragically lost her life after encountering difficulties in the water at Helen’s Bay in Co Down over the weekend was a mother of four and a grandmother.

Rosa Parkes sadly passed away after getting into trouble in the water at Helen’s Bay beach on Saturday, January 27, 2024. A Coastguard helicopter, rescue 936 from Caernarfon, Wales, along with Bangor and Portaferry Coastguard teams, and Bangor RNLI inshore lifeboat attended the incident, accompanied by the PSNI.

Rosa, who was in her 60s, was one of three individuals rescued from the water and taken too hospital, where she later died.

A funeral notice for Mrs Parkes describes her as the “dearly loved wife of Chris,much loved mum of matthew,Ruth,stephanie and John,loving mother-in-law and devoted grandma,” who passed away “doing what she loved.

“Following a private committal, a Service of Celebration will be held in Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 12 noon. The family would encourage floral/colourful attire to be worn for the service,” the notice states, reports Belfast Live.

“No flowers, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the RNLI c/o Norman McBriar and Son Funeral Directors, 37 saintfield Mill, saintfield, BT24 7FH.

“Family and friends are welcome to call and pay their respects at Saintfield road Presbyterian Church Hall on

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