Farewell to a .True Blue. He had that rare gift of always making you feel he was genuinely glad to see you. My sympathies to his family I hope it gives some consolation to know how well regarded he was.

Condolence to Joan and all the Family. Thinking of ye all at this sad time. Rest in peace Billy

Sincere sympathies to the Hearne family on the passing of Billy,may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to joan and family .so sorry for your loss .

My sincere sympathies to you Joan and family, on the the passing of Billy. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to the Hearne family on this very sad occasion with the passing of Billy. May he rest in peace.

The bed of heaven to you Billy from all your class mates from St Declan’s primary school to De la Salle college. We are all on a journey that doesn’t end here. Rest in peace big man.

So sad for Joan n Lydia n Dan u will miss the big fellow

A lovely man . A true gentleman had some great laughs with u Billy miss u big fellow so sad r I p

Deepest condolences to Joan and all the family, Billy was an absolute gent and always up for the auld crack. RIP Billy

To Joan and family, our deepest sympathy on your loss. Dee and Ray Jacques

Deepest condolences to Joan and family on the passing of Billy, may he rest in Peace, a gentleman and football legend. From the Dennison family Ballinaboola, Halfway House.

Heartbreaking news. Sincere sympathy to Joan and the kids. The city has lost one of life's gentlemen. I have fond memories of being involved in De Le Salle FC and also working in the bar at Del La Salle Centre with Billy. RIP Big Fellow.

To the hearne family on behalf of my jenny may we send our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Billy was a true friend, gentleman and will be missed a lot. May he rest in peace Alan and jenny Falconer Waterford

Sincere condolences to Joan, Daniel, Lydia and extended families on the loss of Billy, a lovely gentleman with time for all. May he rest in peace and watch over you all now and keep you safe. Genuinely so sorry for your enormous loss Joan, a beautiful caring wife with a kind word for all. X Jo Cregan & family

I am so very sorry to hear of Billys passing. I knew him going back to when the DLS centre was open and made many good friends through Joan and Billy. My heartfelt sympathy to Joan and the family. Billy was truly one of the best. May his soul rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Billy's passing, a true gentleman and an inspiration to all. My sincere condolences to you Joan and all the family but, you are left with the knowledge that you could not have done anymore! May he RIP.

To the hearne family on behalf of my wife jenny we send our sympathy to you on the death of Billy. Billy was a gentleman and pleasure to chat with anytime May he REST IN PEACE Alan and jenny Falconer Newtown Waterford

We are so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing,our condolences to Joan,Daniel and Lydia,may Billy rest in peace now.??

Today is a very sad day to hear of the passing of a great Football man BILLY HEARNE. On behalf of myself & everyone who worked with BILLY in Waterford United we want to extend our deepest condolences to his wife JOAN his children LYDIA & DANIEL. A true gentleman legend a great football coach you will be so missed. RIP BILLY ⚽️❤️❤️❤️

So sad to hear the sad news about Billy, he was always a gentleman, toughts with his family at this very difficult time. RIP.

Heart breaking for all the family, Billy will be sadly missed but his memory will live forever. He was so strong, he put up a big fight to the end, he's now with his heavenly family again. Joan you have been his rock, we will always be here for you never forget that. Love and hugs Joan, Dan & Lydia.