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Mum's last wish to be returned to IOM fulfilled

Florence Jean Prest - formally Looney - was 94 

The children of a Manx woman are thanking the Steam Packet for saluting and honouring their mother on her final journey home. 

Described as a 'Manx Viking Queen', Florence Jean Prest (formally Looney) died in her UK home surrounded by her children at the age of 94. 

Her wish was to be brought back to the Island and laid to rest alongside her parents at Kirk Braddan Cemetary.

Her children Jackie, David and Mark made the journey this week stopping at her favourite places including the area of her childhood home. 

She was laid to rest at the Kirk Braddan Cemetery alongside her parents and other family members. 

Jackie, David and Mark have been speaking to Chanelle Sukhoo:

You can listen to the full interview on Manx Newscasts: 

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