RIP: 'She was an angel. Her passing is a big loss' - Leitrim lady remembered
Olivia passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Galway University Hospital, Predeceased by her father Bernard, mother Catherine (Kitty), sister Romena and brother-in-law Ben.
The death has taken place ofOlivia Reynolds (née Carolan) from Ardleckna, Elphin, Co. Roscommon on 7th August 1957 – 23rd June 2026 with tributes pouring in for the Leitrim lady.
Olivia passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Galway University Hospital, Predeceased by her father Bernard, mother Catherine (Kitty), sister Romena and brother-in-law Ben.
Olivia will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Harry, children Sharon (Fintan), Aidan (Ruth), Noel (Lynn) and Sarah, adored grandchildren Ruairí, Doireann and Edie, sisters Patricia (Martin), Geraldine (Joe), Karen (Ben RIP), Mirjam (Mary)(Joe) and Breda.
She will be fondly remembered by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of neighbours and friends.
Olivia, will be reposing in Brady’s Funeral Home Elphin (F45 Y168) on Thursday 25th June from 5pm until 8pm with funeral Mass on Friday 26th June at 12 noon, in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aughrim (N41 PV29) with burial immediately afterwards in Aughrim Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Friday and may be viewed by clicking on the link below.
House private please.
Olivia’s son Noel will run the Dublin Marathon raising funds for Cancer Care West in October this year. Donations, if desired, in memory of Olivia (in lieu of flowers), may be made to Cancer Care West by clicking on the following link or to Dermot Foley Funeral Director.
Donations to Cancer Care West in Memory of Olivia.
There were many heartfelt tributes to Olivia online including one which read: “Olivia touched our lives for the better, her kindness, warmth, and spirit will never be forgotten. “
Another said: “A real lady - full of life, a great work colleague who made many of us laugh and had great rhubarb to share” with another stating: “ She was an angel. Her passing is a big loss .”
Another tribute read: “ Olivia was such a lady, she always happy to see me and welcomed me with warmth. I will fondly remember the chats in the kitchen. She will be greatly missed” with a former colleague writing, “ I smile as I think of my time working with Olivia, always great fun, and so kind. Good for advice and guidance too. She loved her family dearly and always spoke so warmly of you all.She will be remembered fondly and deeply missed.”
Other posts talked of how she was a “very unique and kind-hearted person” and how she “was always so lovely.”
Another post recalled: “She was a very pleasant and kind lady… I remember when she came to Carrick as a hairdresser years ago… She would try out all the new styles on our hair at a cost of no charge….She will be sadly missed by you all and by the many friends and neighbours who all loved her.”