RICE (née McCarthy) (Dun Laoghaire and late of Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin) – September 2nd 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Eileen; dearly beloved wife of the late Paddy (Jazz Musician), much loved mother of Michael and the late baby Anthony also predeceased by her later partner Val Roche, parents Michael (The Dugs) and Anne and brother Michael. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter-in-law Sylvie, granddaughter Abigail, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace
House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice. To make a donation click on this link https://www.olh.ie
Funeral Requiem Mass on Thursday (Sept 7th) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, B.V.M., Dalkey. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Mass live click on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey. For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolence they can do so on the notice on this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolence section below.
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They broke the mould with Eileen for sure. Will miss her sharp wit, bright eyes and laughter. Remembering all the happy and fun times we had together. Condolences to Michael and family on this sad day.
All our love, from over the pond,
Tom, Kim, Holly and Emma Rolfs.
RIP Eileen, condolences to Michael and family. Stephen and Bernie Poulton