The death has occurred of Kathleen MURPHY (née Murphy), Drishane Road (Priestcross), Millstreet, Cork.
Unexpectedly at Cork University Hospital, beloved wife of Brendan, dear mother to John, Brendan, Paul, Alan and Kieran, deeply mourned by her daughters-in-law Mary, Sheila, Margaret, Áine and Wendy, her two brothers Harry and Johnny. She will be sadly missed by her twelve grandchildren who will keep her spirit alive in their hearts, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence. Rosary on today, Wednesday, at 9pm. Rosary on Thursday at 9pm. Reception into St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Friday. Requiem Mass at 12 noon and burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery.
My thoughts and prayers with the family, may she Rest in Peace.
We extend sincere sympathy to Brendan & Family on the sad departure of Kathleen to her Eternal Reward, R.I.P.. Kathleen so enriched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing this true lady by her wonderful kindness, cheerfulness and true sincerity constantly supported in such an inspirational manner by her truly dedicated and exemplary husband, Brendan (who has also given so spontaneously of his time and skills to many voluntary groups including LTV2 Millstreet) and supported also by such a loving Family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Her name was Kathleen Murphy before she became Brendan Murphy’s wife
And in Millstreet in Duhallow she spent most of her life
A mother and grandmother though she was not old in years
And among her friends and family her passing did give rise to tears
I remember Kathleen Murphy when her hair was dark brown
One of the finest women east of old Millstreet Town
As the senior member of her family at Murphy family gatherings none to fill her place
And from Millstreet in Duhallow hers will be a missed face
Though it is a fact us humans are mortals and fact does never lie
It is a sad day for a family the day a mother die
She was a well loved person who did make many a friend
And so sad to learn of Kathleen that her life’s journey did end
Suppose it is the fear of death that most people do fear
But every day we live to see to our last one more near
The fate of Kathleen Murphy becomes the fate of everyone some day
In St Mary’s near where she used to live her last remains now lay
A beautiful looking woman when in her physical prime
Good memories of Kathleen Murphy will outlive this simple rhyme
Written in her honor hope from life hers was a painless release
A good and gracious person may she now rest in peace.
“Kathleen Murphy” is by Francis Duggan
http://francisrhymer.blogspot.ie/2016/09/kathleen-murphy.html