
Kathleen Franklin (née O’Connor), Fenian Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Kathleen passed away peacefully on the 29th of July 2025, in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved daughter Mary Moran, parents Ned and Kathleen O’ Connor, brothers John Michael and Eamon O’ Connor, sisters Nancy and Vera.
Kathleen is deeply mourned and sadly missed by her loving husband William, son Eamonn, daughter-in-law Niamh, son-in-law John Paul Moran, grandsons Cal and Cian, sisters Rita Truman and Rose Grace, brothers-in-law Michael, James and Thomas Franklin, Gill Moss and Oliver Grace, sister-in-law Mary Havens, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Kathleen will be reposing at The Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan (X35 XN79) on Friday evening, 1st August, from 5 p.m. with Prayers at 6.30 p.m. followed by removal to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside arriving at 7.15 p.m.
Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, 2nd August. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
A livestream of both Kathleen’s Service of Reception at 7.15 p.m. on Friday and Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday can be viewed live here or Abbeyside Parish Youtube
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dungarvan Community Hospital.
If you wish please leave a message of remembrance and sympathy on the condolence link below.
James Kiely & Sons (undertaker)
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
058 422 00
www.kielyfunerals.ie
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Condolences (4)
Nicola Minihan
Aug 02, 2025
My condolences to you and your family
Nora Kirwan
Aug 02, 2025
May her soul rest in peace.
Margaret St. John
Jul 31, 2025
Sincere condolonces to William, Eamonn & family. So sorry to hear the news of Kathleen. May her gently soul rest in peace.You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Margaret Earl & family
Caroline and John Ryan, Sallybrook.
Jul 30, 2025
Sincere Sympathy To William, Eamonn and all of the family. R.I.P. Kathleen.