RIP: Tributes paid to Carlow native who was 'always a pleasure to chat with'

Helen David (née Bolger) - Royal Oak, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow - 25th March 2025placeholder image
Helen David (née Bolger) - Royal Oak, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow - 25th March 2025

Helen David (née Bolger) - Royal Oak, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow - 25th March 2025

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Helen David (née Bolger) of TRoyal Oak, Bagenalstown, Carlow and formerly of Los Angeles, California

Helen passed away peacefully on 25th March 2025, after a long illness, under the exceptional and loving care of the staff of St. Gabriel's Ward, Kilkenny and the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.

Predeceased by her husband Larry, her parents John and Julia, her sister Mary, brother Pat and brother-in-law Sean. Helen will be sadly missed by her brothers Peter and John, sisters-in-law Margaret, Helen and Suzanne, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Tributes have been paid in the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: 

"So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Sincere sympathy to Peter and John and all the extended family. Helen was a lovely lady and it was always a pleasure to have a chat with her in Supervalu. The light of heaven to Helen may she rest in peace. Codladh Samh."

Another reads:

"My sincere condolences to Pete, John Joe and their families, fond memories in Wells many moons ago, rest in peace Helen, back with your Mam Dad, Mary and Pat"

Funeral Arrangements.

Reposing at Cushen’s Funeral Home, Kilcarrig Street, Bagenalstown (R21 V127) on Thursday, 27th March, from 2 pm until 8 pm, with prayers at 6 pm. Removal from Cushen’s Funeral Home on Friday, 28th March, to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for a celebration of Helen's life at 12 noon.

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