The death has occurred of

Sarah Giffney

Lille, France
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Date Posted
Date of Passing
28 May 2025
Date of Funeral
17 June 2025
Funeral Venue
St. Joseph's & St Benildus Church, Newtown

Sarah Giffney

Lille,

France.

28th May 2025

Late of Hillside Grove, Waterford.

Sarah passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Lille, France on Wednesday.

Sarah’s life will be celebrated by her family and friends in France, followed by her funeral and burial in Waterford.

Deeply mourned by her loving partner Romain Dewaele, her adored children Arnaud and Charlotte, parents Andrew and Ann Giffney, brother Carl and his partner Eimear, Romain’s parents Thierry and Valerie Dewaele, his sister Clotilde and her husband Djaoid, Sarah’s godparents Deirdre Power and Kevin Ward and her godchild Ciara-Jane.

Sarah will be especially missed by Maureen, Juliet, Felicity and Michael, Jane and Philip, Laura, Ryan, Matt, Kate, friends Eimear, Anna, Hannah, Mairéad, Sinéad, Erica, Emily and Lorna and all her beloved extended family in Waterford, Dublin, New Zealand, Scotland, Canada and San Francisco.

A bouquet of beautiful memories sprayed with a million tears.

May She Rest in Peace

Sarah’s funeral cortege will leave Thompsons Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday (16th June) for arrival at 5.00pm at St Joseph and St Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford for vigil prayers and rosary.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday (17th June) at 12 noon in St Joseph and St Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in St Marys Cemetery Ballygunner, Waterford.

Mass will be live streamed from 12 noon by following the by following the Funeral Service link below.

Funeral Mass Link

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

    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