'A long life well lived' Tributes paid following the passing of local woman

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Angela Hickey (née Murphy) of Crowsgrove, Kildavin, Bunclody, Wexford / Riverchapel, Wexford / Kildavin, Carlow.

Angela passed away peacefully at her home on the 15th of January 2025 in her 101st year.

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Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, her sister Sr. Elizabeth, her twin brother Dick, her brothers Peter, Brendan and Noel and her son-in-law Alan. Much loved mother of Mary, Patrick, John and Ann. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Bernie and her grandchildren Sean, Paraic, Áine, Donal and Orlagh, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

"Deepest sympathy to John, Bernie, Donal & all the Hickey family on the death of your dear mother/grandmother. A long life well lived. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace."

Another reads: 

"On behalf of the Board of Management , staff and parents of Tinahely NS we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Donal , Stephanie and the extended Hickey family on the passing of Angela -a lovely lady whom I had the privilege of meeting on your special wedding day .
May she rest in peace now ."

Funeral arrangements

Reposing at Lennon's Funeral Home Bunclody on Thursday, 16th January, from 2pm - 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Lazerian's Church, Kildavin, for reception prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am with live streaming. Burial afterwards in the new cemetery, Kildavin.