Tributes paid to former Carlow native who was 'elegant with a friendly word for all'
Olive O’Connell (née Long) - September 28th, 2024
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Olive O’Connell (née Long) of Bellevue House, Castledermot, Co Kildare and formerly of Moyle Big, Kellistown, County Carlow and Tralee, County Kerry
Olive passed away peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny on the 28th of September 2024.
Beloved wife of Desmond, much loved mother of Adrian and Bryan, adored grandmother of Daniel and cherished sister of Brenda, Patsi and the late Noela and Joe.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, grandchild, sisters, Bryan’s partner Katherine, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows:
"To Mr O Connell, Brian, Adrian and all family and friends. So sad to hear about Mrs O Connell. She was a true lady, always so elegant with a friendly word for all. May her gentle soul rest in peace"
Another reads: "Deepest sympathy to the O'Connell family on Olive's passing. I remember her fondly when she worked in X-Ray in St. Dympna's Hospital. She was an absolute lady may she rest in peace."
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (Eircode R93 C863) from 5pm on Tuesday, October 1st, concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Removal from there on Wednesday at 10.30am to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.
A private cremation will take place at a later date.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society