RIP: ‘A lovely lady’ - Tributes paid to much-loved Waterford woman after sad passing


Tributes to the late Patty Kennedy have come in from across Waterford
Patricia (Patty) Kennedy (née O'Meara), late of St John’s Park, Waterford city, passed away on Tuesday, November 3.
Patty was predeceased by her husband Noel, father James, mother Molly, sister Maura and brother Tommy.
She will be sadly missed by her sons Noel, Kevin, Derek, Tony, Brian, Michael and her daughter Maureen.
She is also deeply regretted by her son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Johnny and Jim, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Tributes to Patty have come in from across Waterford following her sad passing.
One local woman wrote: “Patty was a wonderful, kind, talented lady with time for all over the years and who loved her family dearly. May she rest in peace now with Noel and extended family that have passed.
“The bed of heaven to her and she will always be remembered fondly. So sorry for everyone’s enormous loss at this sad time.”
A neighbour commented: “The best of neighbours from childhood. Mrs Kennedy was the finest of ladies. Always friendly and smiling.”
Another local woman said: “I have such happy memories of Patty when I was growing up on the Cork Road. Patty will always be remembered with great affection.
“We're thinking of you all with love and strength today and in the days ahead.”
“An absolute gem of a lady I have had the pleasure and privilege to have known,” one local wrote.
Another person commented: “So sorry to hear of Patty’s passing. She was a wonderful, kind lady with time to chat to all she met.”
Patty reposed at Killure Bridge Nursing Home in Waterford on Wednesday, November 4.
Requiem Mass took place at the Sacred Heart Church, the Folly on Thursday, November 5, followed by burial in St. Killian’s Cemetery, Ferrybank.
May She Rest in Peace.
