Kathleen Fitzgerald née Butler, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford and Formerly of Gracedieu, Waterford.
Late of George’s Court, Motherneeds, No. 9 and Carters.
Who died on 9th January 2026
Predeceased by her husband Liam, parents Tom and Nellie and brother Thomas.
Sadly missed by her loving son Bill, daughter Lisa, grandchildren Luca, Poppy, Tilda and Finn, son-in-law Philip, daughter-in-law Irene, brothers John, Teddy and Don, sisters Mary and Helen, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Sunday (11th January) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass on arrival in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street, Waterford on Monday (12th January) at 10:30am followed by burial in Killea Church Cemetery, Dunmore East.
Mass will be livestreamed at 10:30am on Monday by following the Funeral Service link below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care.
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Stream date and time: Monday 10:30am
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Condolences (10)
Dee Jacques, Duggan
Jan 12, 2026
With deepest sympathy to Mary Helen, Kathleen's children and grandchildren and all the Butler and Fitzgerald families on her passing. May Kathleen rest easy. Dee Ray and family
Marie murphy
Jan 11, 2026
Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kathleen’s passing. She was an icon in Waterford business and charties . We had lovely chats whenever we met. She will be missed. Marie
Debbie Halley
Jan 11, 2026
My deepest sympathy to Bill, Lisa and all the family. Kathleen was such a lovely lady and an integral part of the Waterford commerce community. I remember buying a silver cross pram from her many decades ago. Motherneeds was iconic. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Joan Lowe
Jan 11, 2026
Sincere sympathy to the Butler and Fitzgerald families on the death of Kathleen. May she rest in peace.
Aidan & Sandra Barrett
Jan 11, 2026
Our sincerest sympathies to Bill, Lisa Mary and all Kathleen's family and friends. It was with great sadness we learned of Kathleen"s passing. A true lady in every sense of the word. She will be fondly remembered in Waterford by the wider community, especially those who dealt with her through business and had the pleasure of dealing with her through charities. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time prayers ?. Fly high with the angels Kathleen. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis ? Deepest sympathies
George Kehoe
Jan 10, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing Our sincere condolences to all the family at this very sad time
Kathleen O'Driscoll
Jan 10, 2026
Sincere condolences to Kathleen's family. May she rest in peace.
John Aylward
Jan 10, 2026
May I offer my sympathies to the family, the death of a mother is a sad event, may God ease your grief and comfort you. Kathleen may you rest in peace amen.
John Waters
Jan 09, 2026
Sincere condolences to the family of Kathleen .A kind ,shrewd and upright lady, she will be fondly remembered by the business and charitable community in Waterford. May she Rest in Peace
John &Marie Murphy
Jan 09, 2026
Our deepest sympathy to Don & Helen & all of the Fitzgerald & Butler families. Thinking of you at the very sad time.