Elizabeth (Lilly) Rea (née McDonald), Farranacurragh, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family, on 5th May 2026. Predeceased by her son Padraig. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by Philip and Teresa and her grandchildren Gwen, Stephen and James and their partners Niels, Maya and Alexis, her sister Bernie, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
May Elizabeth Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cushen’s Funeral Home, Kilcarrig Street, Bagenalstown (R21 V127) on Thursday, 7th May, from 3pm until 8pm, with prayers at 7.30pm. Leaving from her residence on Friday morning, 8th May, to arrive at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Goresbridge, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral Mass will be followed by burial in The Old Cemetery, Goresbridge.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence to Elizabeth’s family can do so by using the Condolences link below.
The Rea family would like to sincerely thank the staff in The Barrow Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, and Dr. Tom Foley and the staff in the surgery for all their help and support in caring for Elizabeth.
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