Gentle souls, brother and sister pass away on same day

One well-wisher wrote, “Together in life, together in death. Bed of Heaven to both of them” as Waterford siblings pass away 
Gentle souls, brother and sister pass away on same day

The late Kit and Jim O'Connor

Jim O’Connor and his sister Kitty O’Connor passed away on September 23, 2025. They were from Whelan’s Bridge, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford but lived in Comeragh Green, Lismore Lawn, Waterford.

They were described as “gentle souls” and “will be greatly missed” according to the online condolence book.

Jim was described as a “master craftsman” and Kitty as “a great bird”. 

One well-wisher wrote, “Together in life, together in death. Bed of Heaven to both of them.” 

 They were pre-deceased by their parents James and Mary and sisters Peggy and Breda. They will be sadly missed by their sister Maura, brother Terry, sister-in-law Theresa, extended family, neighbours and friends.

The funeral was held on Friday, September 26, in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, and they were buried in Ballyduff Cemetery.

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