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RIP Laura Buckley Noonan
Tributes have poured in for a woman who was a former soldier in the Irish Defence Forces after she died unexpectedly.
Laura Buckley Noonan was from Cork and died on September 4th 2025 surrounded by family, in Cork University Hospital.
Her RIP.ie piece said: "It is with extreme sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Laura Buckley Noonan, formerly of The Military Police, Irish Defence Forces".
Laura was the beloved wife of Gerry Noonan, much adored mother of Abbie, Molly and Ben, cherished daughter of Catherine and the late Billy, loving sister and best friend of Nicola and her partner Jason.
She will be forever missed also by her aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law Breeda and father-in-law Jerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, wider family, neighbours, members of the Defence Forces and many friends.
Laura’s family would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the 1st Responders, Cork Air Ambulance Crew, her neighbours and the exceptional staff in A & E and I.C.U. Cork University Hospital for all of their efforts and care for Laura and the family.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Reposing at her Youghal Road Home on Sunday 7th from 3pm - 6pm.
Arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday 8th in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Midleton followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Countless heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and loved Laura, with one mourner writing,
"I had the honour of serving with Laura in Collins Barracks. She was an outstanding soldier kind, dedicated, and proud to serve her country. Our heartfelt condolences go to Gerry, Abbie, Molly, Ben, Catherine, Nicola, and the extended family. Gone too soon. May Laura rest in peace.”
Another message said, "No words to console Laura's heartbroken family , a beautiful young woman taken too soon , Rest in the arms of the Angels now, Laura. God bless all the Buckley and Noonan families".
"Catherine, Nicola, Ger and family so sorry for your loss of a wonderful person that was Laura, many a chat we had in Saleen she was a great character, always a pleasure to meet, its a cruel world at times hard to believe it. May Laura rest in peace gone far to soon. Deepest condolences to you all Rip Laura," another tribute read.
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