Polish community rally for family of Karolina

Karolina Komosińska – Rest in peace(Image: RIP.ie)

More than €10,000 has been raised to help a family in their time of grief, as friends and loved ones pay tribute to a dearly missed mother-of-one.

Karolina Komosińska, who lived in Cork city, tragically died in April, leaving behind a daughter, a sister, a fiancé and dozens of friends and family members, who have shared their memories of the “truly beautiful soul.” Karolina was a familiar, friendly face to shoppers at TK Maxx in Cork city, where she worked – and where “she was always smiling and always time for a quick chat.”

Now friends have launched a fundraiser to take collections for Karolina’s family “to help ease the burden in the months and years to come.” The GoFundMe page, launched in April, has now surpassed its original goal of €10,000, with individual donations of up to €300 pouring in over the last couple of months.

Organiser of the fundraiser, Niamh Garvin, wrote: “Karolina brought light wherever she went. She was full of humour, had an infectious smile, and a vibrant energy that could brighten even the hardest days. She loved her designer brands, carried herself with style and confidence, and was a much-loved presence at TK Maxx, where her warmth was felt by everyone who knew her.”

Karoline was a beloved mother, sister – and friend to many(Image: GoFundMe)

Karolina previously worked at restaurant Scoozi, where she left a similar impression on colleagues and customers alike. A former colleague wrote: “She taught me so much and to not take things too seriously, life is for living! I’m sure she will be missed as her spirit was infectious.”

Another mourner shared: “In the time I knew Karolina she was kind caring and always had her daughters well-being and happiest at the forefront. During her time battling her illness she carried herself with great poise, strength and optimism.”

The team at the De Calf Cafe in Cork city centre also paid tribute, saying: “She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always brought a smile to our faces when she popped in. May she rest in peace.”

The fundraiser for Karolina’s family is still open – you can donate here.

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