The death has occurred of

William Hearne,

Hennessy's Road, Waterford

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Date Posted

6th December 2023

Date of Passing

6 December 2023

Date of Funeral

16 December 2023

Funeral Venue

Thompsons Funeral Home, Barrack Street

Formerly of Wellington Road, Luton, Bedfordshire and Johnstown, Waterford.

Predeceased by brothers, Larry and John Hearne, sisters, Cissy (Kath) Walsh, Alice Dolan, Margaret Gunner, Eileen Orban, Cousin Joannie Cummins, nephews Ronnie Dolan, Waterford and Bill Dolan, Rathnew, Wicklow.

William known as “Big Billy” died peacefully under the expert care of the Farronshoneen Ward, St. Patrick’s Hospital, Johns Hill, Waterford. Aged 96 years. In his working life, he was a Vehicle Assembly worker at General Motors, Luton. He was known for his fine tenor voice and harmonica music. Later years he happily retired to his family home in Waterford.

Big Billy is lovingly remembered by his nieces, Maria Troy (nee Dolan), Kilkenny, Carl Lusby (née Dolan), Rathfarnham, Dublin, nieces-in-law Rosaleen and Kathleen Dolan, great-nieces Siobhan Dolan, Carol O’Regan, cousins; the Anthony’s in Mullinavat, extended family, relatives, and friends.

May Billy Rest in Peace and sing songs in Heaven.

Cremation will take place privately.

A celebration of Billy’s life will take place at Thompsons Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on the 16th December at 12 noon.

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.