Tributes pour in for 'empathetic' and 'diligent' nurse in the wake of her passing

Tributes have been paid following the death of Anne Reardon, formerly of Ballycrehane, Aherlow, Tipperary.

Anne was remembered by all who knew her as being "so proud" of her family and as a "lovely" nurse from her time in the profession.

Messages of tribute and condolences have been posted to Anne's rip.ie page from the many people she impacted over the course of her life. Anne's kindness to everyone she met was of notable significance in almost every message.

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One person wrote: "It was a pleasure knowing Anne for the past 25 years in Aherlow, always a smile and a chat. She was so proud of her family, and she would always speak so fondly of you all.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her."

Another said: "What a lovely nurse and person to meet as she visited the schools I taught in. I always marvelled at her approach to children. So empathetic, friendly and diligent."

A member of a knitting group Anne was a part of shared a touching message which said: "We had many happy times in Circle of friends, knit nat group. Anne was very talented."

Another said: "I'm so sorry and sad to hear of Anne's passing. She was a lovely lady and always had time for chats. She was extremely proud of her family."

Anne is remembered as the loved wife of Liam (William) and much loved mother of John, Declan, Billy and Evelyn. She is sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Bríd, Mary, Catherine and Antoinette, grandchildren Micheál, Clíona, Evan, Eoin, Nia, Kate, Max, Cara, Daniel, Muireann, Isla, Hannah, Meadhbh and William, sister-in-law Helen (Healy), brothers-in-law Michael and Lou (Reardon), Michael (Grehan), Jim (Brady) and Hugh (Durnin), nephew Cormac, niece Sinéad, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of wonderful friends.

Lying in repose in our Chapel of Peace at Fraser's Funeral Home, Galbally, Co Limerick E34 AE22 on Friday, November 29, from 6 to 8pm followed by Evening Prayers.

Reception on Saturday, November 30th, into Church of the Sacred Heart, Lisvernane, Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Anne will be laid to rest in the Church grounds.