Tributes pour in for 'one of the nicest people' following Carlow woman's passing

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Honor Kennedy (nee Murray) of Tolerton, Carlow and formerly of Ferns, County Wexford. 

Honor passed away surrounded by her loving family at Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin on May 29th 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Sean and much loved mother of John, Ted, Miriam and Edel. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sisters Mary and Kay, sons-in-law James and Paul, Ted’s partner Jacqueline, adored grandchildren Rian, Jamie, Freya, Ella, Ruby, Charlie, Grace, Laura, Holly and Shane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many dear friends. Predeceased by her baby son Aidan, baby grandson Bobby and by her brother John.

Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: "Honor was an absolute lady, without a doubt one of the nicest people we know. We hold her in the highest regard and esteem and sorry to hear about her passing. Our thoughts are with you Miriam. May Mrs Kennedy Rest in Peace."

Another reads: "Sincere sympathy to John, Ted, Miriam, Edel and extended families on the passing of Honor, she was a great neighbour & a lovely lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace."

A third user reads: "Our sincere sympathy to John, Ted, Miriam, Edel and extended families on the passing of Honor, she was a lovely kind lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time may Honor rest in peace."

Funeral Arrangements 

Reposing at her daughter Miriam’s home in Kilcruise (R14 Y738) on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm and on Friday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co. Laois (R93 HY94). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.