Sadness expressed at passing of popular Sister of Mercy
Sr. Concepta was described as a great teacher
Sadness has been expressed at the passing of Sister Concepta (Chrissie) O'Brien a member of the Sisters of Mercy in Tullamore.
Late of Corofin, Tuam, Galway, Sister Concepta died peacfully at Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home in Mullingar on March 5.
Tributes have been pouring on to the website RIP for the popular sister.
''She was warm and witty and her former students always spoke with fondness of being in her class and the fun times on the trips to Laytown!''
''Fond Memories in Scoil Mhuire of Sr Concepta and her great character and her dedication to the Camogie Team.''
''We were lucky to have our children taught by her in Scoil Mhuire.
She was a great teacher and we have very fond memories of her.''
''She was such a darling such a lovely person. May she rest in eternal peace that she truly deserves.''
''I have many fond memories of Sr Concepta. She was such a lovely lady and a great character.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.''
Sister Concepta was predeceased by her parents Christopher and Mary and brothers Joseph, Billy and Vincent. She is sadly missed by her brother Sean.
She will repose in the Convent Chapel on Store Street, in Tullamore, on Friday March 7 2025 from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm with Evening Prayer at 5:00 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore at 11:30 am. Burial afterwards in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.