Laois mourns sad passing of beloved 106 year old grandmother
Ballacolla woman Brin Fitzpatrick leaves a long-lasting legacy behind her
There has been an outpour of condolences across Laois following the sad passing of local woman Brin Fitzpatrick in her 106th year.
The Ballacolla woman was well-known in her community, and is dearly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours.
Pictured: Brin Fitzpatrick (RIP) with her dearly loved great-grandchildren marking her 105th birthday in 2025. Photo: Alf Harvey
Mrs Fitzpatrick went into domestic services at 14, and worked in Cunningham’s in Ballacolla until she married her husband Pad.
She celebrated her 100th birthday during a Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
When celebrating her 105th birthday in 2025, Brin told us that the secret to a long and happy life is having a brilliant family.
Brin will be dearly missed by her son Eddie, her daughter Mary, her son-in-law Joe, her grandchildren Sinead, Sarah, Grainne, Eddie, Mary, Teresa and Joseph, and her 15 great grandchildren.
Sympathisers have remembered Brin as a wonderful lady who reached a great age, and had a deep love for her family.
See Brin's full death notice below.
The death has occurred of Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick Park, Ballacolla, Laois / Waterford.
Brin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her 106th year. Predeceased by her husband Pad, daughter Sarah who died in infancy, daughter-in-law Mary, her sister Tess, uncle Willie and other members of the Loughman family.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Mary, son Eddie, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Sinead, Sarah, Grainne, Eddie, Mary, Teresa and Joseph her great-grandchildren and many friends.
Reposing at her daughter Mary's residence, Park Ballacolla R32T2R0 from 3pm on Wednesday the 14th with prayers at 8.30 pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 11am. Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rest in Peace.
Family flowers only by request.