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Edith Heaney

Edith Heaney

Edith Heaney

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street Shelter

Age: 41

Edith was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident including her husband Joseph and children Vera and George.

She is pictured with Joseph and her son George.

Edith is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Heaney Vera 18 Stitcher 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney George 3 - 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney Joseph Andrew 52 Wood Worker 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View

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