Laois death notice: Elizabeth (Lily) Donovan (née O'Neill), Mountrath

Elizabeth (Lily) Donovan (née O'Neill), Clonard, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois and formerly of Tully East, Kildare died peacefully on 25 November in her 90th year, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful and loving care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.

Lily was predeceased by her loving husband Tom on 25 August, 2025, her son Tommy (January 1997) and her brother Michael.

Lily will be sadly missed by her sons Billy, Dan, Joseph, Michael, Declan and Paul, daughters Mary, Anne and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Lily Rest in Peace 

Lily will repose at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown (R32TN84) this Wednesday evening from 6.30pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, on Thursday at 10.50am, to arrive at St Edmund's Church, Castletown (R32KT22) for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.

Lily's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link at http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el 

If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for Lily's family, you may do so in the section on RIP.ie marked 'condolences'.