Family and friends remember Marion Cahill as a proud Tramore woman who lived with quiet strength, deep faith, and a warm heart. Together with her beloved husband Dermot, she ran a well-known shop on Main Street, where she became a familiar face and a kind word to many in the community. Marion raised her children, Diane, Vincent and Bernard, with love, values, and humour, and later doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with the same care. “She always loved the style going to Mass,” one neighbour fondly shared, and she never lost that gentle sparkle that made her both graceful and grounded.
She was a woman who made others feel at home. Whether on The Terrace where she kept a watchful eye over children playing, or later in St Joseph’s Home, where her wit and warmth made her beloved by staff and residents alike, Marion carried kindness with her. “She was a caring, kind and gentle neighbour,” one friend wrote, while another recalled her as “witty and always up for a laugh.” Living well into her later years, she remained sharp and independent in spirit, a matriarch remembered not just for her years, but for the light she brought into the lives around her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Late of The Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford and The Little Sisters of the Poor, St Josephs Home, Ferrybank. Marion passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday the 15th of August 2025. RIP.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Dermot and her 5 brothers.
Marion will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Diane, Vincent and Bernard; son-in-law Martin; daughters-in-law Shirley and Caroline, she will be sadly missed by all her loving and much loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marion will be forever remembered by her nieces and nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends.
The Cahill family would like to thank, with great appreciation, all the staff of St Josephs Home Ferrybank for the wonderful care Marion received throughout her time there.
May her gentle soul rest peacefully
Marion will be reposing at The Little Sisters of the Poor, St Josephs Home, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford, Eircode X91 F882 on Monday the 18th of August from 5pm to 7pm.
All are welcome
Marion’s Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday the 19th of August, at 10am at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford. After which Marion will be laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. Anyone wishing to take part in Marion’s Requiem Mass remotely please follow the link below.
Marion’s funeral cortège will walk from Lodges Corner, Tramore Credit Union, at approximately 9:40 am to arrive for her Requiem Mass.
Family flowers only please donations, if desired, to The Little Sisters of the Poor by following the link below
Waterford Donations | Little Sisters of the Poor
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