Tributes paid to Graiguecullen woman who was 'a true lady' following her passing

Mary (Mai) MORAN - (née Whelan) -  Graiguecullen - Sunday 8th December 2024placeholder image
Mary (Mai) MORAN - (née Whelan) - Graiguecullen - Sunday 8th December 2024

Mary (Mai) MORAN - (née Whelan) - Graiguecullen - Sunday 8th December 2024

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Mary (Mai) Moran nee Whelan of 196 Whitney Place, Graiguecullen and formerly of Dublin Road, Carlow.

Mary passed away peacefully at her home in her 94th year on the 8th of December 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Jim and mother of the late Denis. Sadly missed by her son Pat, daughters Mary-Clare, Eilish, Patricia, Anna, Martina and Christine, brother George, sister Annette, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

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

"Mai was a true lady, we had many great times together in Ronnie Delaneys. Always so beautiful and friendly. My deepest sympathies to all the Moran and Whelan family, my thoughts are with you all. May Mai rest in eternal peace"

Another reads:

"My Deepest Sympathy to all the Moran and Whelan families on the sad passing of Mai. I had the pleasure of working with Mai in Erin Foods many years ago. She was a lovely lady and so friendly. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Monday evening from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday via Whitney Place, walking from there at 10.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.

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