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RIP Stephen (Golly) Boland
Tributes have poured in for Carlow man Stephen (Golly) Boland who sadly passed away recently.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Caroline (née O'Flaherty), brothers Sylvie, Michael, Joe and Miley, sister Carmel,
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements:
Reposing at his brother Joe's residence (eircode: R95 YR04) on Tuesday, October 7th from 2pm. Removal on Wednesday, October 8th to St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church, New Ross, arriving for funeral mass at 10am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Stephen's Cemetery, New Ross.
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The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff in The I.C.U. and The Palliative Care team in the Oak Ward at Waterford University Hospital, your kindness, care and compassion shown to Golly and the family will forever be remembered and appreciated.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew Stephen, with one mourner writing,
"We are so sorry to hear about the death of Stephen we offer our condolences to all the family at this sad time RIP Stephen".
Another message said, "So sorry to hear the sad news of Stephen's passing, sincere condolences to Caroline and all the Boland family at this sad time. Many a card game and memories of him at home with Mick and Celia".
"So sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen , condolences to Caroline, fond memories of when Stephen and Caroline were my neighbours in New Ross. Rest in Peace Stephen," another person said.
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