BRIDIE DONOVAN
(née Ward)

Sincere condolences to Thomas, Caroline, Melissa, Ann Marie, Mary, and Christopher on the passing of your mother Bridie . I only heard it today 24/8/2023. I would have been there otherwise .

Sincere condolences to the extended Donovan on their loss. Fond memories of Bridie from her time in Leeds. May she Rest in Peace.

Sincerest condolences to the Donovan Family at the passing of Bridie. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and family on the sad passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Bridie. May she rest in peace

Rest in peace Bridie

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and all the family on Bridie's passing. R.I.P.

Rest in peace Bridie.
Thinking of you Tommy, Caroline, Melisa, AnnMarie, Mary, Chris and all the family.Xxxxxx

Sincere condolences to Caroline and family on the sad passing of your beloved Mam, Bridie. May she rest in peace.

May Bridie rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Caroline, John and the O’Neill and Donovan families on the sad loss of your Mam and Grandmother. May She rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Bridie's passing. My condolences to chrissy and sean and the rest of bridie's family. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Thomas, Caroline, Melissa, Ann Marie, Mary & Christopher, her brothers and sisters and extended family on the passing of Bridie, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Ward family on the passing of Mrs Donovan. Rip.

My Deepest Sympathy to all the family.

Rest in peace beautiful Bridie u were a beautiful wonderful caring person with a beautiful heart i only knew you for a short time but my family have very fond memories of you may you be at peace now you were a beautiful soul u will never be forgotten your memory and kind face will be always in our hearts 💕

Deepest sympathy to John Caroline and Family at this sad time May Bridie rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to John, Caroline and family at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and your extended family on the sad passing of your mother.
May Bridie rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline & the O'Donevan family on sad passing of your Mam may she rest in peace

I am very sorry to read of Bridget's passing. We struck up a lovely friendship in the years after Bridget moved back to Ireland in 1998. At the time I worked in local radio in Carlow town and Bridget was a loyal listener. When our base moved to Naas in 2004 our friendship continued. Bridget often hired a taxi from Castledermot to bring her delicious cakes and homemade goodies for myself and other members of staff at our office in Naas.

We lost touch for a few years after I left radio in 2009. Being the determined woman she was, Bridget tracked me down through a letter in the post to a local newspaper where I wrote a weekly column. The Cards of Blessing for myself and my family from her pilgrimages to Knock again became a regular and much-appreciated feature of our friendship.

We had many conversations over the phone in more recent years. I learned a lot about Bridget's life. Her father, like my father, working on Kildare Co. Council. Winning a scholarship to attend secondary school in Carlow town and cycling to Carlow in all kinds of weather. I learned a lot about Bridget's love for her husband Tom, about the manner of his sudden passing in 1981, and how she found the strength to live with the loss in the years that followed. I learned how she eventually re-located to the North of England and how she made the decision to move back to Ireland.

I too shared many stories of my own life with Bridget. Indeed, Bridget was an immense source of strength to me following my own father's sudden passing in 2016 and my mother's death in September 2020. The last time we spoke on the phone was in April 2021. Bridget told me that she was moving the following day to Cork to be closer to her daughter Caroline. We promised to keep in touch. I tried her mobile number several times over the past two years but could not make contact.

I remembered from my conversations with Bridget that she knew a cousin of my father's who was a next door neighbour of one of Bridget's sisters in Maganey. I met my father's cousin last March and asked him if he knew Bridget and if she was still in Cork. I was delighted when he said he did indeed know Bridget and that she was still in good form. I tried the mobile one last time but alas our final phone conversation was not to be.

So Bridget, I hope you don't think this message is too long. You were a very special lady to all those who had the good fortune of knowing you and whose lives you touched. I'm very sorry to read today of your passing. I have no doubt, Bridget, that the light of Heaven will shine very brightly on your beautiful soul and that you are now reunited with your beloved Tom in the splendour of Heaven.

Say a prayer for us all Bridget and one final message: I hope that yourself and Tom mend the puncture on that bicycle together!

I may not be able to make it to Cork for Bridget's funeral but I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Thomas, Caroline, Melisa, Ann-Marie, Mary and Christopher, Bridget's brothers and sisters and her extended family.

A very special lady. May the Lord comfort you all in your loss.

A dheis De go raibh a h-anam.

Deepest sympathy to you Chrissie and all your family on the sad passing of your sister Bridie.Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear of Bridie’s passing,our deepest sympathy to her family and the Ward family.I had the pleasure of looking after Bridie in Borris lodge for a while.She was a lovely lady,may her soul rest in peace amen.

Sincere condolences Caroline, John and family. Grainne & Pat

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and all of the Donovan and O'Neill families on the sad passing of your Mam. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and family on the passing of your mum.
May your mum rest in peace

My deepest sympathies to all Bridie’s family on her sad passing. Have fond memories of meeting with her and chatting in Borris Lodge Nursing Home. I will remember her and you all at mass. May she Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Caroline,John,the O Neill & Donavan families on the sad passing of Bridie. She was a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Caroline and all of Bridie’s family on her passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to Caroline and family at this very sad time.

My condolences to Caroline abs the wider Donovan family on the sad death of Bridie

R.i.p bridie sincere sympathy to all your family! Il miss the laughs and banter we had in borris lodge and cherish those good times your with the angels now ❤️

We were all very sorry to hear of Bridie's passing. Sincere condolences to all the family.

Deepest sympathies to Donovan and ward families on sad passing of Bride,May her gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of bridie r i p

Sincere condolences to Bridie's family and friends. Lovely lady, we were acquainted with her during her time at Borris Lodge Nursing Home. May she Rest in Peace.

We are sending our condolences and prayers to all Bridies Family also her Brothers and Sisters on her passing.May she rest in peace Amen

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in the loving memories you shared with your Mum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With deepest sympathy, Doreen & Gisela

Caroline and family, we were very sorry to hear of your sad loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
From Aine and all the O’Keeffes, Ballycotton.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and the Donovan family on the death of your mum. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Barth

Sincere condolences to all of Bridie's family. Thinking of you all at this time. May Bridie rest in peace.

Condolences to all the family. Mrs Donovan was a lovely lady and a great neighbour.

RIP Bridie. It was a pleasure to get to know you and care for you in Glendonagh. Condolences to your heartbroken family

We are sending our condolences and prayers to all of Bridies family also her Brothers and Sisters on her passing.May she rests in peace Amen.

RIP Great Granny. I’m sad we never got to come over to see you but I’m glad you got your great grandson! I’ll keep an eye on Melisa for you. Lots of love Cheryl, Reed, Tahlia, Ruby, Seraphina & your little Ronan xx

I am so sorry for your loss, sincere condolences to all of you.

Sincere condolences to Caroline and the Donovan family on the passing of your mam. May she rest in peace

Our deepest condolence to all the Donovan (Nee Ward ) family on the passing of your Mam ,Sister Bridie.
A lovely ladie may she Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline & Family. Thinking of you during this sad time. RIP Bridie

Sincere condolences to all the Donovan and extended family on your sad loss. I grew up in England, and spent a lot of time in Donovan’s house, I will remember Mrs Donovan with fondness, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace, reunited with Tom x
Linda nee Curley

Rip Bridie thinking of all the family at this sad time . Missed you having the chats in Borris Lodge .My prayers are with you and your family at this time

So sorry to hear of Auntie Bridies passing.

Our sincerest sympathies to the Donovan family and expended families on the death of Bridie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

My sincere sympathies to Bridies sons and daughters and extended families on her passing. A perfect lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace