Breda Collins née Gleeson, Comeragh Green, Lismore Heights, Waterford
Who died on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Formerly of The Revenue Commissioners and late of St. Paul’s Scout Group.
Predeceased by her parents Eily and Denny, her infant sister Mary and her father-in-law Jimmy Collins.
Breda will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family; her husband Billy, daughters Jessica, Ellen and Catriona, son-in-law Michael John, grandchildren James, Cian, Éala, brother John, sisters Catherine, Eleanor, Ann and Angela, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, godchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends,
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence on Friday (8th December) from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
House Private Outside of Reposing times please.
Breda’s funeral cortége will walk from the bank on Fr Gregory Way on Saturday (9th December)
en route to St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan for Mass on arrival at 12 noon,
followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.
Mass will be live streamed at 12 noon by following the link here
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Waterford and Lismore Pilgrimage Fund
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Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The Collins family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
Robert Thompson Funeral Directors
19 Barrack Street, Waterford
Tel: 051-874159
https://thompsonfunerals.ie/











Condolences (26)
Stasia Coughlan
Dec 11, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Billy and family on the sad passing of Breda
Paul & Diane Murphy
Dec 10, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Billy and all the Gleeson family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May Breda rest in peace. R.I.P
John Power
Dec 09, 2023
Rest Peacefully Breda.
Billly O Meara
Dec 08, 2023
My deepes sympathy on the passing off Breda. She will be missed dearly. Condolence to the Collins family and Gleeson family. Billy & Nance .
Michael frances Griffin 24 comeragh park
Dec 08, 2023
Very sorry r.i.p.
The Harney Family , Mount Sion Ave
Dec 08, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we offer our sincere condolences to Breda's husband Billy, and family and to the Gleeson family who were our lovely neighbours for so long in Mount Sion Avenue, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Breda rest in peace. RIP.
David Collopy
Dec 07, 2023
Sincere condolences to Billy and all the family and friends at this very sad time. May Breda rest in peace.
MARTIN AND CATHERINE ROBINSON
Dec 07, 2023
MAY BREDA RIP, CONDOLENCE TO THE COLLINS FAMILY AND THE GLEESON FAMILY ?
Anne Ted Crowley
Dec 07, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Glesson Family on behalf of your beautiful Sister Breda. Thinking of all of ye as a family RIP.❤️
John and Noeleen Hayes Mount Sion Ave
Dec 07, 2023
Sincere sympathy to the Collins and Gleeson family on your loss RIP ? Breda
Ray and Kathleen Moran
Dec 07, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Billy, girls and all the extended family and friends of Breda may she rest in peace
John & Margie Cullen
Dec 07, 2023
Condolences to the Collins and Gleeson families at this very sad time may Breda rest in peace
John & Geraldine houlihan rathgormack
Dec 07, 2023
So sorry on hearing this sad news . To Billy & family we are heartbroken for you .. thinking of all your hikes up here in the comeraghs.. Breda was a wonderful lady to all who met her Our deepest sympathies
Tom and Evelyn Collins
Dec 07, 2023
deepest sympathy to the family Rip Breda
George & Annette Kehoe
Dec 07, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of Breda's passing . Our sincere condolences to Billy and all the family at this very sad time
Josephine and Robbie Walsh
Dec 07, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Gleeson family on the Sad passing of your beautiful sister Breda. A lovely, kind person who always had a smile for everyone and who will be sadly missed. May she RIP ?
Mary Reid
Dec 07, 2023
My condolences to all the family she sadly missed by a a lot of children and families a lovely lady RIP Breda
Maimie,Margaret,Eamon Michelle
Dec 06, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Breda's husband,Family and extended family. Breda was such a lovely person.rest in peace Breda.
Louise Mahon
Dec 06, 2023
Heart felt condolences to her family . A true friend will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The bed of heaven to her
Rosemary Nolan
Dec 06, 2023
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Breda to her husband and children, also thinking of all her sisters and bother John. Extended family and friends. Many good memories of a wonderful family in Mt Sion Ave. Rest in peace Breda.
Carmel and Matt Bolger
Dec 06, 2023
We are so so sorry to hear of Breda's passing. Condolences to Billy and all the Gleeson and Collins families . She was one amazing woman. May her gentle soul rest in peace. R. I. P
Michael & Susan Goulding
Dec 06, 2023
Deepest condolences to Billy & the family on the sad passing of Breda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May she rest in peace. RIP
Hugh and Teresa McConnell
Dec 06, 2023
So sorry to hear of the sad death of Breda,remarkable person,may she rest in peace,
Joanne & Katie O'Brien
Dec 06, 2023
Thinking of all the family. You all have lovely memories of Breda. May she rest in peace. Take care.
Eamonn Doran Ballygunner
Dec 06, 2023
On behalf of Nora Hannah and myself l would like to express our deepest sympathy to Billy and family.Our prayers and thoughts are with ye . May Breda rest in peace. A trough friend to all .
Tony and phil wallace our
Dec 06, 2023
Sincere condolences to billy and all the family at this dreadful time.... may she rest in peace...