Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Heffernan (née McDonnell), West London, England / Omer's Cottage 11th Lock, Lock Keepers House on Grand Canal and Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin.
Betty moved from Clondalkin, Dublin with her new husband John to a post war London in 1955. After a short and unexpected illness, she sadly passed away on 23rd August 2025 in the tender loving care of her son and daughter in law Jane, and the care of Charing Cross Hospital staff in London. After a short and brief illness, borne with typical courage and grace whilst never losing her legendary Dublin humour.
She will be sadly missed by her son Tony and Jane. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband John (Hospital, Limerick), parents Simon and Margaret, Brothers Sonny and Dennis, Sisters Lena, Marcella, Phyillis, and Margaret. Sadly missed by her youngest sister Shelia Pouch and sister-in-law Marie McDonnell, nephews and nieces and all her McDonnell family from Dublin, her Heffernan in-laws from Limerick, Friends and her carers in Miranda House care home Holland Park, London.
May God grant Betty eternal Rest and Peace.
Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village, D22 EOCO on Tuesday 23rd September from 3pm – 5pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Village followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Clondalkin on (01) 457 4455.
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