Laois death notice: Augusta O’Brien (née Campion), Ballinakill

Augusta O’Brien (née Campion), Kinturk, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co Mayo and formerly of Inch House, Ennis and Clarecastle, Co Clare and Valley Field House, Ballinakill, Co Laois, died peacefully on 14 October in her 97th year, in the tender loving care of her loving family and the wonderful staff of Friars Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinrobe.

Predeceased by her loving husband Maurice O’Brien M.R.C.V.S , her son-in-law Joe McHugh (Ballyheane and Louisburgh) and her sister Fay Campion.

Augusta will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family Morgan, John, David, Maurice, Niall, Geraldine, Judy and Jacinta, her daughters-in-law Aida, Angela, Mary and Carmel, her sons-in-law Ronan and Bernie, her adored 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, her sisters Anita, Ida and Pamela, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Augusta will repose at her daughter Judy’s residence in Kinturk, Ballyheane (F23 HE03) on Saturday 17 October from 4pm to 6pm. She will repose on Sunday at St Joseph’s Church, Ennis (V95 X635) from 2pm to 4pm.

The funeral will arrive at St Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill, Co Laois (R32 EW44) on Monday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballinakill Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please.

House private please, outside of reposing times.

The family appreciate your understanding and consideration at this time.

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please use the condolence link on RIP.ie or write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo.