"Maggie Butler and her family cared for her son Alex around the clock up to his death on Tuesday, October 28. Alex (14), from Ballintogher, Killenaule, had battled persistent health problems since his premature birth at 28 weeks. Maggie, her husband Michael, Alex's twin brother Adam and his three siblings surrounded him with love throughout a life marked by joy as well as tough challenges."
"A mother who devoted herself to her premature son's care for 14 years has faced an overwhelming mix of grief and recognition in recent weeks, navigating the loss of her child while being named Tipperary Carer of the Year."
A mother devoted 14 years to around-the-clock care for her premature son. The son, Alex, was born at 28 weeks and battled persistent health problems throughout his life. Alex lived to age 14 and died on Tuesday, October 28. Family members who provided care included his mother Maggie, father Michael, twin brother Adam and three other siblings. The family surrounded Alex with love through joyful moments and significant challenges. In recent weeks the mother experienced both overwhelming grief at Alex's death and formal recognition when she was named Tipperary Carer of the Year.
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