Laois mourns 105-year-old great-grandmother
Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick, RIP
A BELOVED 105-year-old great-grandmother passed away at her home in Laois on Monday, with her family by her side.
Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick (née Loughman) from Park, Ballacolla died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, in her 106th year.
Deeply involved in her village community, she was well-known and loved for her wonderful sense of humour and joy for life, her devotion to her family and her love of bingo, drama and other local activities.
She was predeceased by her husband Pad, daughter Sarah who died in infancy, daughter-in-law Mary, her sister Tess, uncle Willie and other members of the Loughman family.
She is deeply regretted by her loving daughter Mary, son Eddie, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Sinead, Sarah, Grainne, Eddie, Mary, Teresa and Joseph, her great-grandchildren and many friends.
Her death notice today on RIP.ie states: 'Reposing at her daughter Mary's residence, Park, Ballacolla (R32T2R0) from 3pm on Wednesday 14th, with prayers at 8.30 pm.
'Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
'Rest in Peace. Family flowers only by request. Condolences can be left on the link on RIP.ie.'
