'She’ll be keeping them entertained in Heaven!' Tributes pour in for Tipperary woman

Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of Nancy (Ann) Preston, late of Ballinteer, Dublin and formerly of Templemore, Tipperary.

Nancy passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of all the staff at Simpsons Hospital.

Messages of condolences and gratitude for having known Nancy have been posted to her rip.ie page in the days following her death. Friends, family and acquaintances remember her for her wicked sense of humour, her kindness to people and animals alike as well as her glamorous personal style.

A friend wrote: "What a fabulously funny, glamorous and wonderful person she was. Chats with Nancy would brighten up anyone’s day. She was so upbeat and uplifting and it was a pleasure and privilege to know her."

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Another person said: "She was a wonderful caring mother and friend who had a wicket sense of humour. Nancys warm and caring nature made her welcome in any group where she was always up for a laugh.

Another friend wrote: "Her kind and sensitive nature was well known and any little furry or feathered friend was welcome to dine in her back garden. Nancy was an inspiration and is sadly missed."

Another person said: "We will always remember Nancy with admiration and fondness, for her beauty, glamour, sense of humour and friendliness. She always had a kind word."

A family member in the US wrote: "A beautiful, vivacious, funny lady. By golly she’ll be keeping them entertained in Heaven!"

Nancy Preston is remembered as the beloved wife of the late Tony and loving mother of Gillian, Karen and Emma. She is predeceased by her siblings Mary and Kitty; She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law Antony, Glenn and Paul, her cherished grandchildren Halle, Katie, Lara, Hana, and Paul, siblings Michael, Peggy, and Dennis, nieces, nephews, and all extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Removal on Wednesday morning February 19 to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, D16 VK27, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, D16 RH50.