The death has occurred of

Catherine ( Renee) Kelly nee Whelan

Central Avenue, Lisduggan, Waterford

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Date Posted

22nd November 2024

Date of Passing

20 November 2024

Date of Funeral

25 November 2024

Funeral Venue

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

Catherine (Renee) Kelly nee Whelan

Central Avenue,

Lisduggan,

Waterford

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Formerly of High Street, Waterford City

Passed peacefully in Cork University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her sweet singing brothers Louie, Seanie, Bobby and Frankie, her baby sister Helen, and beloved sister Moyra.

Renee will be forever missed by her loving husband Dan, her cherished daughters Caroline, Sue & Gilly and Renee’s best pals son-in-laws Tony, Kevin & Clem, most fun loving gran to Oisín, Paddy, Clare, Maia, Louie, Seán, Stella, Danny, Rory, Rowan & Charlie, sadly missed by her sisters-in-laws Joan and Rose, Joan Kelly & brother-in-law Kevin, her beloved nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and so many lifelong friends & cousins with a special mention to her home companion Nicola.

May her Beautiful Spirited Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence, 22 Central Avenue Lisduggan, Waterford (X91 C9YH) Sunday (24th November) from 3.00pm to 6.00pm with rosary and prayers at 5.00pm.

House Private please outside reposing time.

Renee’s funeral cortege will walk from the Clock Tower, the Quay on Monday (25th November) at 10.15 to The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street, Waterford City for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10.30am followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium Cork.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Solas Centre in memory of Renee.

The family wishes to thank the amazing staff of Cork University Hospital, for the wonderful care shown to their mother in her last week and to all the staff of The Rowe Creavin Health Park for their ongoing care with therapeutic care from The Solas Centre.

A message of sympathy can be left in the Book of Condolence condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.

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Gillian and Claire

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Walsh Family, Waterford

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