
Margaret (Rita) Griffin née McCarthy
Morrissons Road,
Waterford.
Predeceased by her husband Tom, granddaughter Cora and brother and sisters.
Sadly missed by her loving sons Con, Barry and Aidan, daughters Alison, Eleanor, and Carmel, daughters-in-law, Nicola, Sandra and Con’s partner Niamh, sons-in-law David and Mick, grandchildren Luke, Robbie, Sean, Thomas, Dara, Mia and Abbie, brothers-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 Sunday (12th April) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm.
Margaret’s funeral cortege will walk Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday (13th April) to Ballybricken Church for Requiem Mass on arrival at 12:30pm followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
The family would like to thank all the staff of the Gynae Ward at University Hospital, Waterford and Waterford Nursing Home for the care and kindness shown to Margaret.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Injured Jockeys
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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Condolences (9)
Teresa Egan (Power)
Apr 13, 2026
Condolences to all the Griffin family Rita was the funniest person who would ever wish to meet She could make everyone she spoke to laugh out loud Rest in peace Rita Maureen Power and family Morrissons Avenue
Sandra Roche
Apr 13, 2026
So sorry for your loss , your mam was a lady 💜
Paul & Martina Murray
Apr 13, 2026
Deepest sympathy to Aidan and all Rita's family
John Aylward
Apr 13, 2026
My sympathies to the Griffin family, the death of a mother is a sad occasion, may her god be kind to her and may god ease your grief, amen.
Therese Quinn
Apr 12, 2026
Sincere condolences to Alison Barry and all the family on the passing of your lovely mother a lady may she rest in peace Therese Quinn Cathal Brugha Street
Therese Quinn
Apr 12, 2026
Sincere condolences to Alison Barry and all the family on the passing of your lovely mother a lady may she rest in peace Therese Quinn Cathal Brugha Street
Tina Barry Connolly place
Apr 12, 2026
Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️✌️ dear Rita a lovely lady sincere sympathy to her family and may she rest peace amen
Margaret /Garry Cunningham.
Apr 12, 2026
Condolences to the Griffin Family on the passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.
Jim Cosgŕave
Apr 12, 2026
R.I.P. Rita