'A true lady': Laois woman sadly passes away two days after 100th birthday

A well-known Laois woman has sadly passed away two days after her 100th birthday.

Julia Bergin (née Delahunty) formally of Cullahill/Durrow passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family at her daughter's residence Rathdowney.

Mrs Begin was well known throughout Laois for her drapery shop Leinster House.

Condolences have flooded in on RIP.ie and social media, sympathising with the Bergin and Delahunty families.

"A long life, well lived, leaving a legacy of a kind and generous family. She can rest now, her labours done," one user wrote.

"Condolences to all on the passing of Julia , a lovely friendly lady, always a smile and a kind word in her shop.

Rest in peace," another user wrote.

"Mrs. Bergin's kindness and warmth left a lasting impression on us all," someone commented.

" She was a truly wonderful woman and was an inspiration to all lucky enough to have known her. May her gentle soul rest in peace," another person said.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Billy and mother of Elizabeth, Kathleen and Angela, sons in law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Remembering also the deceased members of the Delahunty and Bergin families and her son in law John Burke.

May Julia rest in peace.

Resting at the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Saturday from 6pm to 8pm.

Prayers on arrival at 6pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 11am. in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix.

Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery Ballyroan Rd., Abbeyleix. House private on Sunday morning.

Family flowers only.