Tributes paid to former Carlow native who 'lit up every room' following her passing

Kathleen (Kathy) Lonergan (née Dermody) - Monday 15th July 2024placeholder image
Kathleen (Kathy) Lonergan (née Dermody) - Monday 15th July 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Lonergan (née Dermody) - Monday 15th July 2024

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Kathleen (Kathy) Lonergan (née Dermody) of Maple Drive, Caherdavin Lawn, Limerick and Formerly of Leighlinbridge, County Carlow. 

Kathleen passed away peacefully at her home on the 15th of July 2024.

Beloved wife of Jeremiah (Jerry). Dearly loved mother of Anthony, Jer and Demelza. Sadly missed by her loving daughters-in-law Paula and Lorraine, son-in-law Seán, her cherished grandchildren Seán, Jude and Joshua, Chole, Kayleigh, Philip, Aimee and Jake, brothers Pat and Robert, sisters Mary, Margaret and Anne, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Judy.

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

"Goodnight Aunty Kathleen, we will never forget your smiles and laughter. You lit up every room and loved life.

Thinking of you Uncle Jerry x."

Another reads: "Sincere sympathy to Jerry, Anthony, Jer and Demelza on the loss of Aunty Kathleen. We will all miss her good humour and her constant smile. RIP Aunty Kathleen."

A third user writes: "Our sincere condolences to Tony, Paula and all the extended Lonergan family on the passing of your dear mother. May she rest in eternal peace."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Wednesday (17th July) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Thursday (18th July) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Kathy’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed HERE.

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