The death has occurred of

Martin Dempsey.

The Estuary, Summerville, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Ard na Greine and St. John

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Date Posted

24th May 2026

Date of Passing

23 May 2026

Date of Funeral

27 May 2026

Funeral Venue

Sacred Heart Church, The Folly

Martin Dempsey.

The Estuary,

Summerville,

Tramore,

Co. Waterford.

23rd May 2026

Formerly of Ard na Greine and St. John’s Park.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Annie and his sister Alice.

Martin passed away peacefully in the tender care of staff and surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital, Waterford.

Martin is deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, sons Alan and Mark, daughters Sonya, Claire and Karen and their partners Jenny, Sandra, Brian, Jonnie and Brian, grandchildren Aaron, Laura, Dean, Colm, Chloe, Jamie, Nathan, Emma, Adam, Mason and Fiadh, great-grandchildren Coco and Pippie-mar, brothers Michael, Joe and Willie, sister Anne, and their partners, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, especially his very good friend Dermot McCarthy.

May He Rest in Peace.

Martin will be reposing at the home of his son Alan, Amberhill, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, (X91N202) on Tuesday (26th May) from 4.00pm until 8.00pm

House private on Wednesday morning.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (27th May) at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford, followed by Private Cremation in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

Mass will be livestreamed at 12 noon on Wednesday by following the Funeral Service link below:

Funeral Mass Link

No flowers please, donations if desired to The Oak Ward, South-East Palliative Care

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and management of University Hospital Waterford.

Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below:

Book of Condolence Link

The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.

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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

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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.