RIP: 'Your battle is over'- Heartbreak in Carlow after beloved mother passes away
A Carlow mother of five who was loved by many people has sadly died after battling an illness
Heartbreak in Carlow as mother of five sadly passes away in hospital recently.
Rita Maria Earl (née Bedirian) was from Rathellen, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, and formerly Sydney, Australia.
The woman passed away on 21st July 2026, in the wonderful care of the Oak Ward Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Waterford.
Rita will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by her children Jorja, Jessica, Callum, Charlotte, Noah and their father Joey, her parents George and Nancy, brother Robert, mother-in-law Liz, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Tributes have poured in on RIP.ie from those who knew and loved Rita in the community of Carlow and beyond.
One person said: “ My heart is broken to read this Rita. You fought a brave battle and you are an inspiration to your children and all those who knew you.
“I will never forget our working days in Falcon or our chats up to last week. You will be missed so much. Deepest condolences to all of your family especially the kids and your mam, dad and brother. Your heart will always be in Sydney. Rest easy my dear friend your battle is over. Love you loads”.
Another person said: “I've known Rita for 17 years. She fought hard over the last number of years. She was very proud of her amazing five children. She often talked of home and her parents in Sydney.
“Condolenses to Joey, Noah, Charlotte, Callum, Jessica and Jorja and all of Rita's family”.