The death has occurred of

Elizabeth (Betty) Goulding née Douglas

Waterford City
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Date Posted
Date of Passing
14 April 2023
Date of Funeral
17 April 2023
Funeral Venue
Ballybricken Church

Betty  passed away on Friday 14th April, 2023 at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, sisters May, Rita, Ann, and Christina, brothers Tom and George.

Betty will be sadly missed by her daughters Joan (Mc Donald) and Liz, son George and Eoin, son-in-law George, daughter-in-law Anne, grandsons Conor, Fergus and Brian and their wives, great-grandsons Danny, Jack and Billy, sisters Margaret and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Sunday (16th April) from 6.30 pm to 8 pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 7.30 pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday (17th April) at 10.30 am in Ballybricken Church, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.

House strictly private please.

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    From start to finish, the help and support you all gave us was beyond limits.  Our mother looked so peaceful and beautiful.  Our minds were put to rest when we saw how lovely and peaceful she looked on her final journey.  It is a credit to a wonderful team.

    Pat M.

    Martena, Niall, Michael, Jim, Noel  and all,   I just wanted to write to say thank you so much to you all, for your kindness and efficiency last week. My father’s funeral and cremation were beautiful and all went very smoothly.   Your kindness, respect and sensitivity was so much appreciated at this sad time.

    Michelle C.

    My family had the pleasure to meet John Thompson with Martina arranging my mothers  funeral.  It was not a sad occasion and they made the arranging so easy.  Memories were brought up, jokes were told, it was so comfortable, they were like old friends.. Thank you for all the kindness and ease you made us

    Edith Crowley

    I would like to thank Martina,  Michael Thompson and all his team, my mother looked like she did before she was sick.  It made is so happy, grateful and gave us joyful memories of her.

    Susan Roche

    Amazing people for amazing work.. From start to finish, would not deal with any other undertaker.

    Gillian and Claire

    Thank you, Michael and his team was very, very nice and understanding. He worked with us, with everything we needed or questioned. He made this time of sorrow go smooth.

    Trish and Mary W

    Michael, John, Martena, Jim, Noel and John Flynn.  Thank you for all of the advice and direction you were able to give my family and myself when organizing all the funeral arrangements. From start to finish we did not have to worry about anything, you covered everything and done all with the most professional manner

    Brenda

    Words cannot express how I feel about Thompsons Funeral Home, First class, expertise, compassion and the ability to make you feel at ease at a terrible and tragic time in our life.  Michael and Martina could not have done enough, any time of the day or night. From talking to the repatriation company and getting

    A Parent

    On behalf of my entire family, we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude for arranging for our father’s final journey home. You consistently insured that all details were addressed and solved every challenge that arose. At a time of great stress, you relieved us of those heavy burdens. We cannot thank you Michael

    Walsh Family, Waterford

    We would like to thank all the staff of Thompsons Funeral Home for their professionalism, kindness and help you provided to the family.

    Rita & Family

    Thank you Thompsons Funeral Directors for their sensitive  and professional handing of all our arrangements. It was very much appreciated.

    Warren & Family

    Michael, I would like to thank you and your team for your care, compassion and respect that you have shown us during our recent bereavement .  We appreciate all you have done for us.

    Margaret B and family