Tributes paid to 'happy and cheerful' Carlow native following his passing
Pierce (Pierrie) Dreelan - Ballycrinnigan, St. Mullins, Carlow
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Pierce (Pierrie) Dreelan of Ballycrinnigan, St. Mullins, Carlow.
Pierre died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his family at the age of 81.
Predeceased by his father and mother Richard and Johanna, his sisters Julia and Nora and grandson baby James. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, his children, Richard, Siobhan, Paula, Michael, Catriona and Norma, sons-in-law Paul and Dimitri, daughters-in-law Niamh and Aine, grandchildren, Alex, Emma, Lily, Liam, Ellen, Kate, Nora and Hannah, his sister Nelly (Coady), nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows:
"Condolences to the Dreelan family on the sad passing of Pierrie. May he Rest in Eternal Peace. Happy memories of times in Ballycrinnigan. Pierrie liked his horses, and he was always a happy and cheerful person. Honor Murphy. ( daughter of the late Paddy Murphy. Graignamanagh)."
Another reads:
"Deepest sympathy to dear Eileen and all of your family at the very sad passing of Pierre,,a gentleman may he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time."
Funeral arrangements
Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graiguenamanagh (R95D853) on Thursday, 14th November, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with prayers at 7:30 pm. Removal from his home on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11:00 am in St. Moling's Church, Glynn, Co. Carlow and burial afterwards in St. Mullins Cemetery.
House private.
Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to Feileacan - Stillbirth Neonatal Death Support. Anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy to the family may do so by using the condolence link below.