Helen Hennessy née Durand, Pinewood Avenue, Hillview, Waterford.
26th August 2025
Formerly of Waterside, Waterford.
Late of Majorwear, Parnell Street, Waterford.
Predeceased by her parents Dick and Mai, sister Mary.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, daughter Cora, son Shane, son-in-law Rob, Shane partner Emily, grandchildren Willow, Orin, Scarlett and Andrae, siblings Larry, Julian, Dick, Lelia, Pierce, Annmarie and Bernadette, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Thursday (28th August) from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm with a celebration of her life service at 8:00 pm.
Cremation service will take place in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork on Friday (29th August) at 12 noon.
Helen’s cremation service will be live streamed at 12 noon.
House Private at all times.
No flowers please, donations if desired to The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
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Stream URL: https://www.islandcrematorium.ie/services/
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Stream date and time: Friday 12:00 noon
Robert Thompson Funeral Directors
https://thompsonfunerals.ie/Waterford 19 Barrack Street, Waterford X91D300
Tel: 051-874159
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Condolences (11)
Noel Keohan
Aug 29, 2025
Sincere condolences to you Jack and all your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all on your sad loss.
Mike Collins, Dungarvan
Aug 28, 2025
I was so sad to hear that Helen had passed away. My deepest condolences to Cora and Bernadette and all of Helen's family and friends. She was a wonderful person, with a beautiful smile and a big heart and a spirit of generosity. When I was a volunteer helper I had the good fortune to meet Helen on a WIT summer school for adults many moons ago. I still recall her kindness, her smile,laughter and optimistic approach to life. May Helen have eternal peace and rest.
George and Ray Power, blenheim
Aug 28, 2025
Deepest Sympathy to Jack Cora, Shane, and all the family, May Helen Rest in Peace
Rosemary Murtagh
Aug 28, 2025
So sorry to hear off Helen's passing. Such a funny, full of life lady she was. Condolences to Jack and all the family and friends. May Helen rest in peace.
Carmel & Matt Bolger
Aug 27, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We were great school friends and Helen was always up for a laugh. Sincere condolences to Jackie, Cora and Shane. May Helen rest in peace.
Eamonn Lyons
Aug 27, 2025
Deepest sympathy to all her family and relatives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Bridie hayes
Aug 27, 2025
So sorry to hear about Helen. What a lovely person. Thinking of Jack and family at this sad time.
Catherine Hamm
Aug 27, 2025
Helen has always been in my thoughts, my heart is broken, as yours will be. She was one of a kind, we had many adventures and near disasters! Reunited with love ones. Love you always, Kitten. Love and sympathy to Jack, Cora, Shane and families, and to all the Durand family. Love, Catherine and Kevin XOX
Mary Reid
Aug 27, 2025
My condolences to all the family RIP Helen ?
Oonagh denton
Aug 26, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news condolences to the family may she rip
Dermot and Wendy Coffey Ballinakill Crescent Waterford
Aug 26, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Jackie Cora Shane and all the family on the death of Helen. May she rest in peace.