Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her brothers Paddy and Michael and sisters Mai and Marie. Beloved wife of Liam. Adored mother to Gert, Deirdre, Emily and Lynda. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers John and Eddie, sisters Teresa and Carmel, sons-in-law Don, Dan, Seamus, and Colin, her precious grandchildren, bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Saturday, March 20th at 2 pm. The Mass can be viewed on: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in St Patricks Cemetery, Abbeyleix and will travel to Abbeyleix via her residence. Friends of the family are welcome to pay their respects outdoors on the way to the cemetery.
Those who would have liked to attended but cannot, please leave a personal message in the condolence section below, or send on in the traditional manner. The family appreciate your co-operation and understanding at this time.
Dear Liam Gert, Deirdre, Emily, Lynda and Relatives,
Please accept this brief but heartfelt expression of our deepest sympathy on the death of your loving wife Rose, and Mum. We are so very sad.
We have fond memories of a kind loving person whom we will sadly miss.
Those we will cherish always!
Out thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Sorry we cannot be with you due to the current government advice it is impossible for us to travel to Ireland.
Love from your loving sister Kathleen and Hans in Switzerland.