Northern Irish SDLP figures pay tribute to Gertrude Mallon
Wife of former Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon described as ‘pillar of strength’ for SDLP
Former Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon (R) with former SDLP leader John Hume: Mr Mallon’s wife Gertrude has died after a long illness. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
The death has occurred of Gertrude Mallon, wife of the former deputy SDLP leader and Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood described her as “pillar of strength and a source of hope for SDLP during the darkest days” of the Troubles.
Ms Mallon had been ill for some years and was cared for by her husband at their home in Markethill in Co Armagh.