The mother-of-four, from Tandragee, had courageously battled advanced stage cervical cancer since her diagnosis in 2021. Last October, a major cervical screening services review was ordered into the results of 17,500 smear tests carried out within the Southern Trust. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
That review led to the formation of the Ladies with Letters group, whose members have been left heartbroken by Erin’s death. “There are no words to describe the wonderful woman Erin was and how she battled her illness with such dignity,” the group posted on social media. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Erin's husband Trevor, children Matthew (his partner Lesley-Ann), Liam, Keelan, Connie and family circle.
“Such a privilege to have known you Erin...
you will never be forgotten.” Advertisement Advertisement ABC councillor Julie Flaherty, who was a personal friend, also paid a heartfelt tribute. “Erin was just an absolute lady, a true warrior in every sense and a battle hardened campaigner during what were her hardest days - and always Erin did it for others.
“It has been borne out in the hundreds of tributes that have been made from her death on Saturday by her family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and really the whole Tandragee and wider district. “Along with the ladies with letters, we will continue the quest for answers and, i.