'She was such a beautiful person' - tributes paid to young Laois mum

Bronwyn Ashe late of Camross and Mountmellic.placeholder image
Bronwyn Ashe late of Camross and Mountmellic.

Funeral details for Laois woman whose remains were found after national missing persons appeal from gardaí

Poignant loving tributes have been paid to a Laois woman, Bronwyn Ashe, following the public announcement of her funeral details.

Bronwyn Ashe, Derrycarrow, Camross, and Mountmellick, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30. Her remains were discovered two days after a national missing person appeal was issued by the Gardaí for the 33-year-old after she was reported last seen in Abbeyleix.

Her death notice says she will be sadly missed by her daughter Robyn, her loving parents Joe and Esther, their partners Mary and Steve, her brothers Alan and Francis, her sister Nadine, Robyn's father Joe, granny Ashe and granny Walsh. She is also moured by her brother-in-law Sean, sister-in-law Orla, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and her work colleagues.

Tributes were also paid by many to the young woman on RIP.ie.

“My heart truly goes out to Bronwyn’s family and daughter. She was such a beautiful person, which such a kind a soul. Rest easy, Bron,” wrote Linnie Knowles.

Celia Brett also extended her sympathies.

“I’m heartbroken to hear this incredible, devastating news. My soul sister in Athy and you were such a great, sincere friend to me through work and personally. My heartfelt sympathy to all those who mourn you. Your forever friend. Cici xx,” she wrote.

Michael Killeavy also expressed his grief.

“So sorry to hear this sad news. What a beautiful woman inside and out. May she rest in peace, and prayers to all of her family deepest condolences. Her smile was amazing, and her eyes would light up when she was out in nature. Always remembered for her kindness,” he wrote.

Larua wrote a personal message to the deceased.

“I remember the first time I met you in 2014; your smile and personality filled up the whole room. You were such a kind and caring person who will be extremely missed by everyone who knows you. Condolences to all your family and Robyn. May Bronwyn rest in peace,” she wrote.

Her remains will repose in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Saturday from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving at St Fergal's Church Camross on Monday morning for 11 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Fergal's Cemetery.

Bronwyn's Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on the Camross Pastoral Council Facebook page via this link https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Laois/Offaly Civil Defence and Wicklow Mountain Rescue.

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