RIP: 'Very special person'- Tributes paid to popular Waterford mother of eleven

Elizabeth (Anne) Barrett (née Moloney) was from Larchville, Waterford City and passed away recently

Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of a Waterford lady loved by many people in her community.

Elizabeth (Anne) Barrett (née Moloney) was from Larchville, Waterford City and passed away on 8th May 2026 in the tender care of the staff at University Hospital, Waterford surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Predeceased by her parents Dolly and Laurence (Cha) Moloney, brother Pat, sisters Eily, May, Josie, Kitty, Jeanette and Alice.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy, sons Eoin, Shane and Patrick, daughters Mary, Jennifer, Patrice, Anne-Marie, Carrie-Anne, Carol, Katie and Jemma. daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, 23 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers Laurence and Martin, sister Betty, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Elizabeth, with one mourner writing,

"Our heartfelt condolences to Paddy, your eleven children, and the entire extended family. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Anne was a wonderful neighbour for over 30 years, and her kindness will be deeply missed. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace".

Another message said, "Thinking of Anne Marie, Paddy and all of Anne’s family at this very difficult time. Anne was such a lady and always there to greet you with a big smile. She will be missed so much by everyone but her memories will live in so many hearts. You are all in our prayers. May she rest in peace".

"Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for always making me welcome in your home. You'll always be a very special person. I'll love and miss you forever," another person said.