Rita Hanley nee Dillon, Hennessy’s Road, Waterford.
Who died on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.
Formerly of Cannon Street, Waterford.
Predeceased by her husband Davy, son Paul, brother Bill and sister Mai.
Sadly missed by her loving sons Sean, Fergus and David, daughters Sinead and Edel, daughters-in-law Cliona, Michelle and Lorraine, sons-in-law Johnny and Gordon, grandchildren Aoife, Niamh, Evan, Lauren, Dawn, JD, Dillon, Conall, Kieran, Aisling and Roisin, brother-in-law Seamus, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Wednesday (6th May) from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 4:30pm.
Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner on Thursday (7th May) at 1:30 pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass will be livestreamed at 1:30 pm on Thursday by following the Funeral Service link below.
https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-waterford
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to South East Palliative Care
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Condolences (4)
Bernard Kelly
May 15, 2026
To Sean, Fergus David, Sinead and Edel and extended family members please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I got a shock when I saw the WLR notice just last night 14 th May having just returned from a family holiday. All of the Kelly family sends their deepest sympathy on this very sad occasion.
Marie Roche
May 05, 2026
So sorry for the loss of you're lovely M am Sinead.
Patricia o leary
May 04, 2026
Rita you are back with Davy and in the hands of our lord and all his angles, may you rest in peace Amen.
Anne and Tim O Byrne
May 04, 2026
Sincere condolences to all the Hanley family on the death of their Mam. She was a lovely gentle lady. RIP Mrs Hanley.