'Heart of gold'- Carlow woman sadly dies after battle with short illness
Tributes pour in across Carlow following the death of a woman with a ‘heart of gold’
Carlow is mourning the loss of a loved and special lady who sadly passed away recently and will be missed dearly by many.
Patricia (Trish) Collins was of Brownshill Wood and formerly of Monacurragh, Carlow.
With shining courage and serenity, in the outstanding care of the Palliative Care Team on the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, Trish passed away on July 9th 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness bravely borne.
Predeceased by Baby Stephen. Patricia will be sadly missed by her loving parents Pat and Maureen, brothers Gary and Niall, sisters Sandra and Yvonne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
A funeral is held today on Sunday July 11th at 12.30pm in the Cathedral of the Assumption. with burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please and donations can be made in lieu to Oak Ward, Waterford University Hospital.
Tributes have poured in on RIP.ie from mourners in Carlow, one person said: “ RIP Trish. The greatest hole has been left in all our hearts.
“Trish’s super power was the joy she felt for other people’s joy - always celebrating our wins and achievements more than we did ourselves. You could guarantee the morning you were going on holiday, starting a new job, going to a wedding - you’d always receive a text from Trish wishing you to have the best time.
“I’ll miss receiving those messages. Trish remained so positive and upbeat even when she was facing the hardest struggles - May we all be a bit more like Trish”.
Another person said: “Trish was a true friend, with a heart of gold and a permanent beautiful smile.
“She had an incredibly deep faith; even in the midst of her own sufferings, her prayers were always for those around her in their particular time of need. Trish, you have no further need of our prayers, but we continue to need yours. Keep your family and all of us, your friends, in mind as you rest, with your beloved Stephen, in the presence of our Saviour. Rest in peace, Trish”.