Serena Carney

Serena Carney tragically passed away on 16^th February in an accident. She was born on 11^th November 1993 and was 29 years old when she passed. Serena was the fourth child to Nancy and Sean Carney and was one of 5 siblings.

Serena attended primary school at Swinford National School and secondary school at Scoil Muire agus Padraig, Swinford. She completed a hairdressing qualification with Galway Technical Institute in 2014. Serena had a talent for hair and make up and always presented herself so beautifully.

She went on to become a retail assistant at Mid-West Lights in Castlebar, Co. Mayo where she worked for 10 years before moving to New York to start a new life.

Serena’s mother Nancy died on 4^th November 2016 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer; and Serena’s father Sean passed away only 2 weeks before Serena on 3^rd February, also following a cancer diagnosis.

Serena cared so very much for her family and held everyone together during both tough and happy times. She was selfless in the love she showed and will be remembered by all her family and friends as the good-hearted spirited person she was.

Serena is survived by her Sister Sharon, Bothers John, Jason and Jamie, Grandmother Jo and Nephew Caelan, as well as all her Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. 

For more information or to leave a condolence please visit www.pelhamfuneral.com.