Tributes paid to 'a lovely neighbour' following the passing of Carlow native


Eva KENNEDY (née O’Brien) - Monday 27th May 2024
Tributes have been paid for Eva Kennedy (nee O'Brien) of Link Road, Brownshill, County Carlow and formerly of Shanvaghera, Knock, County Mayo.
Eva passed away on May 27th 2024 in St Luke's Hospital in County Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Christy and much loved mother of Michael, Ciaran and Aisling. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, brothers Enda and John, sisters Marcella and Colette, daughters-in-law Fidelma and Catherine-Ann, adored grandchildren Cian, Grace, Aaron and Milo, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brother Paddy-Joe.
Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: "So Sorry to hear of Evas passing. A lovely neighbour for so many years .May she rest in peace with Christy. The Moran family."
Another reads: "Deepest sympathy to Michael, Ciaran, Aisling and Eva's brothers and sisters on the sad passing of Eva. She was a real lady and a staunch Mayo woman through and through. She will be sadly missed by her large circle of friends and particularly her golf club friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace."
A third user writes: "My sincere condolences to the Kennedy family. I remember Eva and Christy with affection. They were wonderful, loyal friends to my parents, Bernard and Jo Colgan, down through the years. May Eva's gentle soul rest in peace."
Funeral Arrangements
eposing at her home (R93 PD80) on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to Holy Family Church, Askea, to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Irish Liver Foundation. Donate here.
