'A wonderful lady' - Tributes pour in following sad passing of beloved woman from Kilkenny
Imelda Heffernan (née Cody) passed away on Monday
Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of beloved mother and grandmother, Imelda Heffernan (née Cody) from Parnell St. and formerly of 'Pinecrest', Bishop's Hill, and Troy's Court, Kilkenny.
Imelda passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, in her ninety second year surrounded by her loving family in the devoted care of the magnificent staff at Archersrath Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Joe. Mother of Cathryn (Faller), Joanne (Rabbitte), Bernadette (Dietsche), Liam, Ray, Melrie (Kelly) and Edel (Holmes). Sister of Mary (Bierne, New York) and Carmel (Beer, Kilkenny). Mother-in-law of Bill, Michael, Sean, Helen, Deirdre and the late John. Adored grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Dick, Mick and Tom, sisters Noreen (Bergin) and Josephine (Ryan).
Imelda will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.
Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie from those who knew and fondly remembered Imelda, with one mourner writing,
"Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Mom. For the brief time I was in her company, she was so sweet and witty, a wonderful lady."
Another wrote,
"Our deepest condolences to the Heffernan family! We will always remember Imelda with a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face - sending all our love!"
While another wrote,
"Sincere sympathy to all the Heffernan family on the passing of your beloved mam. She was such a beautiful lady full of praise for all her family including her Grandchildren whenever I visited her on Wednesdays. I will miss the chats. She certainly had a place booked in Heaven. May she rest in peace."
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at her son Liam's home 'Pinecrest', Bishop's Hill (R95 VX47) today, Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Canice's Church, Dean St., Kilkenny followed by burial in St. Kieran's Cemetery.