THE late father-of-one Alex Wilson (31) was determined by nature. Diagnosed with brain cancer in June, 2018, he determinedly fought his illness to marry the love his life, Jade, four months later. In November, 2020, when he was given just days to live, he was determined to keep fighting, and he celebrated one last Christmas with his son, Ryan, before his incurable illness eventually took him on February 10. He passed away peacefully at his parents home in Garvary, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Right up until the end, Alex stayed positive, giving his family the strength to deal with the inevitable. Alex s heartbroken wife, Jade, who bravely supported him throughout his two and a half year battle with cancer, said: He was always so positive.
Her family also has been paying tribute to her for her energetic, hardworking and inspiring life. Florence, who passed away on November 18, was born in 1928 in the townland of Kilcoo, near Garrison. She was the seventh of a family of eight children born to Lucinda and Willie John Carson. She grew up on the family farm, helping with all the tasks of farm and home upkeep. Florence went to Knocknashangan School and had high regard for her teacher, Mrs Hamilton who very capably taught the mixed age children all in one schoolroom. Florence often fondly recounted many episodes of fun and innocent mischief at school and throughout childhood.
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Look where we are now. There has been indecision. There has been open political warfare. It s only now when reality bites and the body count is going up they are starting to realise how serious this is, he said.
In the document, seen by the Sunday Independent, Swann explained how cases had been increasing in all age groups, particularly in younger adults, and how the data at that time suggested cases and hospital bed occupancy are increasing at a rate of at least 50pc per week . He warned that a surge in intensive care bed usage or deaths are anticipated to rise after a period of lag once hospital admissions increase .