RIP: ‘One of a kind’ - Tributes paid in Waterford following sad passing of popular woman
Tributes to the late Blánaid Mac Cann have come in from across Waterford
Blánaid Mac Cann, late of Dunmore East and formerly of Cork city, passed away on Friday, October 23.
Blánaid was heavily involved in the local theatre scene, particularly through her work with Nomac Productons.
She was predeceased by her brother Rory and her sister Orla.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, sons David, Neill and Eoin and daughters Aoife, Bebhinn and Gráinne.
She is also deeply regretted by her daughters-in-law Sinead and Emma, Lee-Anne, sons-in-law Robert and Gavin, grandchildren Ruairí, Oisín, Luca, Fionn, Tadhg, Jude, Sarah, Maria, Naoise, Erin, Iseult, Ciara, Aíne and Alice, brother Finán, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Tributes to Blánaid have come in from across Waterford following her sad passing.
One local woman wrote: “Such sad news to hear today. Blanaid was one of a kind - a great friend to our family over the years at the Jute Factory.
“Both our girls loved their time spent doing work experience with you in Nomac. Such a loss to her beloved family and the theatre world in Ireland.
“Condolences to all the family and to you all at Nomac. Sleep easy Blánaid - Waterford was so very lucky to have had you.”
Another woman involved in theatre locally said: “Thinking of all the family - such sad news.
“There’s not many of us in the theatre world who haven’t worn one of Blánaid’s amazing costumes over the years. She will be sorely missed.”
“I am truly sorry to hear this. Blánaid brought joy to so many families, events and productions. My deepest condolences to her family and friends,” another local commented.
A further comment read: “Condolences to all the family, her contribution to Waterford theatre and beyond is legendary.”
Blánaid reposed at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford city on Sunday, October 25.
Requiem Mass took place at the Holy Cross Church, Killea, Dunmore East on Monday, October 26, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
May She Rest in Peace.