'A gentle, lovely lady' - Tributes paid as beloved woman from Tipperary laid to rest

Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of Helen Kiely, late of Ard na Greine, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, who died on Saturday, June 15, peacefully in the loving care of the nursed and staff at Tipperary University Hospital and St Anthony’s Unit.

Helen is predeceased by her parents Gerry and Ellen and her brother Thomas.

She will be sadly missed by her brothers Tony, Dermot and John, sisters Marie, Phil and Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie from those who knew and remembered Helen, with one mourner writing,

"Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all the Kiely family on the sad loss of Helen to Breda, Pat, Marie and Phil and her brothers and to Pat and Sandra. She was a beautiful friendly lady, always with a big smile and chat. Rip Helen."

Another wrote,

"My sincere condolences to Helen’s Family on your sad loss. Helen was an esteemed work colleague for many years always kind and gentle. Professional in all her work a joy to have known. May her gentle soul rest in peace."

While another wrote,

"My deepest condolences to John Phil Breda Tony Marie and Diarmuid on the passing of your lovely sister Helen she was such a gentle lovely lady and always had a smile. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel today, Tuesday, June 18, from 5pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 1pm in S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery.