Tributes to woman with Kildare links who passed away in Australia

The death has been announced of Monica Monica Dowling (nee O’Leary) in Australia. 

Monica had friends and extended relatives in Kildare, Carlow and Cork. 

Monica passed away on April 3rd, peacefully in the loving care of her family and friends, at her home in Research, Victoria.

 She is deeply missed by her loving husband Peter, children Sinead and Peter, grandchildren Elsye and Harry, daughter in-law Kim, son in-law Gareth, brothers Declan, Kevin and Ed, friends, predeceased by her mother Betty, father Ned and sister Marion.

A celebration of Monica’s life will take place on Friday 12th April at 1pm, at her home.

The celebration will be live streamed live. 

Friends of Monica have been expressing condolences on Rip.ie website. 

One message said: "Monica was such a beautiful lady. Her wonderful wit and humour shone through. Just a genuine lady. I am really sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts."

Another person said: Our sincere sympathies to Peter and family and all the extended family on the passing of Monica. May she rest in peace and may her memories be a blessing."