
Rose O’Dowd Nee Fitzsimons, Proprietor of “The West End Bar”, West Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Kilbrook, Co. Kildare.
On 7th July 2025, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family,
Rose, loving mother of the late Helen and John, sister of the late Bridie, Kit, Sheila and Paddy.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Jean and Martina, sons Eamonn, Brendan, Dominic and Oliver, sisters Sr. Rose (Alice, USA) and Marie (Canada), brothers Eamonn and Thomas Fitzsimons, daughters-in-law Martina and Val, grandchildren Stephen, Josh, Dominic, Annabel, Aoife, Keith, Kiara, Carol, Alex, Abigail. Esme, Clara, Robyn, Ryan, Charlie, Ruby and Rosabella, great-grandchildren Kane, Archie, Leon, Joni, Drew, George and Adam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Lying in repose at her home “The West End Bar”, West Street, Lismore, (P51 CY27) on Friday evening July 11th from 3.00pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning July 12th at 11.00am in St. Carthage’s Church Lismore.
Followed by burial in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore.
Rose’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Saturday morning at 11.00am, by following the link here
Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu to West Waterford Palliative Care.
House private at all other times Please.
Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors,
Cappoquin & Tallow
058 52788
www.aidanwalshandsons.ie
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Condolences (1)
John Aylward
Jul 08, 2025
Rose you were an icon amongst publicans, always gracious, dependable and a joy to meet. You race is run, go to your reward and may you rest in the arms of your god, amen.