RIP: Centenary ambassador with strong Tipperary family ties passes away peacefully
Frances Conroy is fondly remembered by her family and friends across Tipperary and Laois
The death has occurred of Frances Conroy, née Campion, formerly of Hillview, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise and Lisduff, Errill, Co Laois, and late of St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, Co Tipperary.
Mrs Conroy, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, following a short illness, in the care of her family and staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.
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She had strong connections to Tipperary through her family, with her mother originally from Clonmore, Templemore.
This year, Frances Conroy was named as one of 48 Centenarian Ambassadors by the National Archives of Ireland to mark the release of the 1926 Census.
The programme recognised people born between 1920 and 1926 who were alive at the time of the first census following the foundation of the State.
Speaking to the Tipperary Star, her family said the recognition was deeply meaningful. “We are honoured to see that this honour has been bestowed on our mother, Frances Conroy,” they said.
The Centenarian Ambassador initiative highlighted individuals who lived through significant periods of Irish history and contributed personal memories and family stories, which have now been preserved as part of the national collection.
Predeceased by her husband Eddie and sons Eamonn and Sean Raymond, Frances was also predeceased by her parents Edward Campion and Margaret DeLacey Byrne, her sisters Joan and Mary, and her brothers Miko, Charlie, Eddie, Peter, Paddy, Noel and Fr Joe S.A.C., Argentina.
She is sadly missed by her children Bernie, Joe and Máiréad O’Brien, daughters-in-law Jessie, Margaret and Marie, son-in-law Martin, her grandchildren Lauren, Fiona, Kate, Martin, Eimear, John and David, and great-grandchildren Rachel, Harry, Arthur, Aidan, Evie and Sibel, along with extended family, relatives and friends.
Her family expressed sincere thanks to the staff of St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, and Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, for the care and compassion shown to her.
Reposing took place at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Sunday, April 26, with removal on Monday to St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for Requiem Mass followed by burial in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Frances Conroy’s passing marks the loss of one of the country’s recognised centenarians whose life spanned more than a century of Irish history.
May she rest in peace.