'Her children will miss her voice,' GoFundMe set up after body of young mother found in Tipp

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family of the much-loved midwife and mother of four, Grace Aseidua Benyin, whose body was found earlier this week in Clonmel near the Holy Year Cross, a month after she was reported missing. 

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The body of the mother of four was discovered by a person out walking in the countryside near the Holy Year Cross on Monday of this week just days before Christmas. 

According to reports, gardaí have said that the 36-year-old native of Ghana was not a victim of foul play.

The death is being treated as a personal tragedy.

A GoFundMe has been set up as part of the "Find Grace Benyin" Facebook page which they shared. 

The GoFundMe page states: "We are coming together as a community to honor the life of Grace Benyin, a compassionate midwife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, and mother to many.

"Grace passed away after going missing in Clonmel on November 19, 2025.

"She leaves behind her four children, aged 5, 7, 9, and 15 and her husband, as well as her family in Ghana. In this time of loss, we can show the strength of our community by supporting her.

"A GoFundMe has been set up to help with her funeral arrangements and to provide for her loved ones.

"Every contribution and share brings us closer together and shows Grace's family they are alone.

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"Let's unite in love, support, and prayers for Grace and her family."

Grace was last seen in Clonmel during the morning of November 21 with locals and friends and family in Clonmel organising searches and they also held vigils in the aftermath of her disappearance.

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The "Find Grace Benyin" Facebook page issued a statement confirming that the body of the woman found was that of Grace after DNA testing confirmed her identity. 

The page also paid tribute to Grace, saying: "With hearts heavy and spirits humbled, we share that following DNA testing, it has been confirmed that the body found on the 22nd of December is indeed our beloved Grace Aseidua Benyin.

"Grace was many things to many people a devoted mother, a loving wife, a compassionate midwife, a cherished daughter, a loyal friend, and a pillar within the community.

"In the true Ghanaian sense, Grace was not only a mother to her own children, but a mother to many and sister to all. She served with a generous heart, open hands, and a gentle spirit, always guided by love, faith, and service to others.

"Grace was light. She carried warmth wherever she went, and her presence brought comfort, laughter, and reassurance. It is a deep sorrow that we could not find her alive, a pain that words cannot fully carry.

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"Yet, even in our grief, we are grateful that she has been found and returned to us, so she may be laid to rest with dignity, honour, and the love she so richly deserves.

"Her children will miss her voice, her prayers, her guidance, and her embrace. Her husband will miss his partner, his confidant, and his strength.

"As a family, as a community, and as a people, we will miss Grace profoundly. In tradition, when one person passes, the whole community mourns ,and today, we mourn together.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Tipperary Rescue Team and the Carrick-on-Suir team for their tireless efforts and compassion.

"We also thank everyone in the WhatsApp group and all who stood with the family during this painful and traumatic journey.

"Your patience, prayers, messages, and quiet presence reflected the true meaning of community.

"We also remember the walker who found Grace. This was a deeply traumatic experience, and we hold them in our thoughts and prayers, asking that God grants them comfort, healing, and peace.

"As we mourn, let us also celebrate Grace. Let us continue to speak of her kindness, her laughter, her strength, and her love. Let us tell her stories, sing her praises, and keep her legacy alive.

"In true Ghanaian tradition, we say: a good name never dies. Let Amazing Grace continue to shine through us in our compassion, our unity, and our care for one another.

"Once again, we thank everyone for your support, respect, and love. Please remember to be kind, to be gentle with one another, and to walk with empathy, for many are grieving."