RIP: 'Beautiful inside and out'- Heartbreak in Waterford after young woman sadly dies
Brenda Lonergan from Waterford City passed away on 13th December 2025
A funeral will be held in Waterford for a young woman who sadly died, leaving many people heartbroken.
Brenda Lonergan was from Brindle Close, Summerfields in Waterford City and passed away on 13th December 2025, predeceased by her grandparents.
Brenda is sadly missed by her partner Aidan, friends Carmel and Donna, sister Rose, brother Robbie, brother-in-law Davey, parents Maura and Bob, aunt Margaret, uncle John, nieces Robin and Georgia, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends especially Susan, Kris, Whitney, Bolger and Darren.
Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 8:00 pm.
Brenda’s funeral cortege will walk from Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Tuesday (16th December) for Requiem Mass on arrival in Ballybricken Church at 10:30am.
Private Cremation Service will take place at a later date.
No flowers please, donations if desired to Rare Diseases Ireland.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and loved Brenda, with one mourner writing,
"My sincere condolences to all of Brenda's family, friends and her partner. Brenda was a unique and strong person with a kind heart. I won't ever forget the chats and laughs we shared over the years, she was a tonic as much as she was an ear and a friend when needed. I hope the memories and stories of the good times people have shared with her can bring some comfort in knowing that she was loved, appreciated and left her mark on all who knew her. Love to you all fly high Brenda you're free now".
Another message said, "Sincere condolence on the death of Brenda, a beautiful lady inside and out. Inspirational lady that will be missed by so many. A strong and independent lady with time for all. Sympathy to her partner and wonderful friends on their enormous loss".
"Me auld buddy, rest easy B, you were one of a kind and I'll miss you a lot....the chats, the laughs, thanks for everything over the years," another mourner said.