
Josie O’Brien née Flanagan,
Congress Place,
Waterford
Josie passed away on the 18th December 2022.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jim and her brothers and sisters.
Josie was a lifelong member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and former President of the Society’s St. Anne’s Conference.
Josie passed away after a short illness and a long and dedicated life, in the wonderful care of her family, the Palliative Home Care Team and the carers from Home Instead.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters, Mary, Catherine, Barbara, Bernie, Martina, Claire, her sons Matt, Ger, Nicky, Ray and Bernard, and their wives, husbands and partners, deeply missed by Susan, Emer, Alex, her many grandchildren and great grandchildren nieces, nephews and her many dear friends and neighbours.
May Josie Rest in Peace
Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday (19th December) from 7 pm to 8:30 pm with prayers at 8:00 pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday (21st December) at 10:30 am in Ballybricken Church followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.
Josie’s funeral Mass will be available to view from 10:20 am on Wednesday by following the link here
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Waterford Hospice
House Private Please.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.
The O’Brien family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.












Condolences (20)
Dinah and Leonard Croke
Dec 22, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Obrien family on the sad passing of your mother may her gentle soul rest in peace
Michael Morrissey
Dec 21, 2022
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Josies passing, a truly lovely lady will be greatly missed, my thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all the family
Eleanor McCarthy
Dec 21, 2022
Sincere condolences on the death of your lovely mother. I remember her smiling face. May she rest in peace.
Eamonn & Irene Lyons
Dec 21, 2022
Deepest sympathy to all her family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Sean Doherty
Dec 21, 2022
Condolences to the O Brien family on the death of your mother. Her good deeds and caring will go before her
Tina Gough
Dec 20, 2022
Sincere condolences to all the O Brien family on the loss of their lovely Mam, may she rest in peace
Carmel Bowe
Dec 20, 2022
Condolences to all the family, R.I.P
Charlotte Brenner
Dec 20, 2022
Sincere sympathy to the O'Brien family on the death of your mum Josie. May she rest in peace.
Isobel Foley-Kennedy
Dec 20, 2022
My sincere condolences to all the O'Brien family. She was a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary and Sean Kelly and family
Dec 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely mam,you are in our prayers at this sad time
Paul hayes
Dec 19, 2022
Sad to hear of our aunt josie's passing, a total lady and lovely person, condolences to the family.
Marie Sweeney and family
Dec 19, 2022
Deepest sympathy to all the o brien family god rest mrs o brien soul in heaven a wonderful lady
Margaret and Ben Phelan
Dec 19, 2022
Sincere condolences to Mary and all the O'Brien family on the death of your beautiful mother, my aunt Josie. She was such a wonderful person and was loved so much by all who knew her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Angela Heffernan
Dec 19, 2022
Sorry to hear about Mam . She was a lovely lady. She was always smiling. May she rest in peace and sympathy to her family. Angela Brian Karen Heffernan. ❤️❤️❤️
Brenda Murphy
Dec 19, 2022
Sad to hear of my Aunt Josie"s passing. May she test in peace.
Lisa Girdwood nee sauvage
Dec 19, 2022
Sorry to hear about josie may she RIP.
Ger Hayes and family
Dec 19, 2022
So sorry to hear a absolute lady. Condolences to all the family RIP Josie
Marina Hynes nee O'Neill Guy's n Doll's
Dec 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to the O'Brien family. Mrs O'Brien was a lovely lady with a heart as big as a house may her beautiful soul Rest In Peace
Leslie keane
Dec 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss RIP
Declan and Ann Foley.
Dec 18, 2022
Sad to hear that Josie passed away. Sincere sympathy to all the family from Declan and Ann