Fr. Ignatius Hahessy O.C.S.O. Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co, Waterford and formerly of Kilballyquilty, Rathgormack.

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Digital Desk July 09, 2023 8:48 AM

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Pray for the Soul of
Fr. Ignatius Hahessy O.C.S.O. Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co, Waterford and formerly of Kilballyquilty, Rathgormack.

Died on 8th July 2023,

Lying in repose in Mount Melleray Abbey Community Church on Monday from 12:15pm until 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.00am in Mount Melleray Abbey Church followed by burial in the Community Cemetery.

May He Rest In Peace.

Fr. Ignatius O.C.S.O. Peacefully, in the excellent care of the Little Sisters of the Poor and staff at St Joseph’s Home, Waterford
Deeply regretted by his Monastic Community, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

All those attending Funeral service are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines.
We suggest using the online condolence page below as an option to offer your sympathies.

Aidan Walsh (Undertaker)
Castle Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
058 52 788

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Condolences (5)

Mary and Johnny O Brien

Jul 9, 2023

Deepest condolences to John Murphy and all extended family and Community in Mount Mellary on the death of Fr.Ignatius a wonderful man he is in Heaven now with all his family God rest him 🙏

Helen O Grady, Aglish

Jul 9, 2023

Fr Ignatious What joy awaits you - thank you for the decades of service you have given to the Communities through the Cisterian Order - surely awaiting you is your heavenly reward.

Peter and Anne Reilly, Cork.

Jul 10, 2023

Deepest sympathy to the family and all the community on the death of Fr Ignatius rip. He was a blessing to us for many, many years. Ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé.

Tom Halley, Dunhill.

Jul 10, 2023

So sorry to hear of Fr Ignatious's passing. I have some fond memories of him in Mount Mellary and of several visits to The Little Sisters where we shared lovely stories over a cuppa.