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Death mourned of Pat Hume, wife of the late John Hume

written by Chris McNulty September 2, 2021
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THE death has taken place of Pat Hume, the wife of former Nobel Peace Price winner and SDLP leader John Hume.

The late John Hume passed away last August and tributes have now been paid to Ms Hume, who has been described as ‘the driving force behind the peace process’.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP said:  “Without Pat Hume, there would have been no peace process in Ireland, that’s the simple truth.

“The compassion, integrity and immense fortitude that defined her incredible character breathed life into our peace over the course of a long campaign that, at times, must have looked like it would never bear fruit. She never gave up faith.

“Pat was, of course, John’s guiding light. She was his constant companion, sharing the road and easing the burden in the most difficult of times.

“When they came under public pressure and attacks on their home for doing what they knew was right, she remained his rock.”

Pat Hume was born in Derry and she married John in 1960. The couple had five children and she was a teacher before leaving the profession to manager John’s constituency office.

Mr Eastwood said: “The scale of his achievement was made possible by the depth of her love. But she was, in her own right, a fierce champion for peace and justice.

“Pat holds a special place in the hearts of the people of this city. She would have done anything for them and in return, they loved her. Our city is in mourning tonight for a woman who showed us unconditional compassion and support every day of her life.

“We all live in an Ireland that she nurtured, at peace with itself and free to set its own destiny. It is an incredible legacy that will never be forgotten.”

Death mourned of Pat Hume, wife of the late John Hume was last modified: September 2nd, 2021 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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