
Colum Forde, Late of Passage Road, Waterford City, Waterford & Formerly of Crossmolina, Mayo.
Who died on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, peacefully, in the care of the dedicated staff at Kilbarry Residential Care Centre.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Theresa, much loved and devoted father of Helen, Anne and David, sons-in-law Lee, Mikko and Lee, and adored grandfather of Anya, Luca and Niilo.
Deeply mourned by his family, his sisters Jo and Brenda, sisters-in-law, EilÃs, Phil and Anne and his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by Theresa and their infant daughter Yvonne, Colum’s parents May and Patrick Joseph, and his brothers Sean and Anthony.
Colum is fondly remembered and greatly missed by the family, his sisters, extended family and very dear friends, at home and abroad, from very many circles.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reception service Wednesday 29th January, at 7:00pm in St. Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, 30th January, at 10.30am.
Funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.
When we all cross that stream, with its rolling tide, we shall meet someday
Mass may be viewed on Thursday by following the link below:
https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-and-st-benildus-waterford
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland :
Tom Hennessy & Sons (Undertaker)
45A Johnstown, Waterford
051 87 42 90












Condolences (7)
Liam Quilty
Jan 29, 2025
Helen, I'm very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Liam.
Seanie Walsh (Liverpool)
Jan 28, 2025
Mr Colum Ford, was one of the nicest man you could meet. He was a lovely gentleman, I knew him from my time in Waterford Crystal. Deepest sympathy to his Family & friends . God bless him ; a beautiful soul
Henry Moloney
Jan 28, 2025
Condolences to all the Forde family,
Eamon Casey
Jan 28, 2025
A gentle man, will be sadly missed, Shared a rugby pitch with him in the sixties.
Chris Barrett.
Jan 27, 2025
R I P, Colm.
Nicholas Flynn
Jan 27, 2025
Colum was a decent man of great integrity. I had many dealings with Colm at Waterford Crystal. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Liam & Blanaid MacCann
Jan 27, 2025
This is such sad news. Our condolences to all the Forde family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.