Miss Aida Donohoe

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden death of our esteemed President of the Fundraising Branch, Miss Aida Donohoe, on 24th August at her residence in Shalom House.
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Aida joined the Ladies Guild of the RNLI in 1952 and continued an unbroken service on that committee, being elected President in 1977, and holding that position until 1998, when under new guidelines a broader fundraising branch was set up to include both men and women.At the first meeting Aida was elected Life President in honour of her work to date.

She received a Silver Badge in 1996 for her long and dedicated service to the RNLI, but there was more to come.To the great joy of all who knew her, on the 17th May this year, she was presented with her Gold Badge by HRH The Duke of Kent, President of the RNLI, at the Barbican Centre in London.This honour is one of the highest accolades bestowed by the Institution and there was none more worthy on the stage that afternoon than Aida.
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Aida was always to the fore in fundraising, especially the annual flag days when she would marshall the troops for an all out assault on the streets.She and Diana were familiar figures at the Greyhound Track evening meeting, coinciding with these days.Older members will remember fondly, jumble sales held at Woodbine Hill, Monatrea.

Her dedication to the lifeboat service was extraordinary and those who became involved in its activities through her leadership, benefited in personal growth and development.

It was very fitting that the crew and station personnel should accompany Aida on her final journey from St Mary's Parish Church to North Abbey Cemetery forming a Guard of Honour as they walked.It is with a deep sense of gratitude for the life of this wonderful and challenging lady that we bid farewell to her.Perhaps a fitting memorial to her memory would be for more people to make themselves available to help in the never-ending need for fund raising.

Miss Aida Donohoe President

Chairman