Remembering the life of
Patricia Sylvia Jean Byrne (née Allison)
Church Road, Tramore, Waterford
Family and friends remember Patricia as kind, compassionate and endlessly curious, with a wonderful sense of humour, an innate sense of style and a genuine interest in the world around her. She loved books and learning, discovering other cultures and, in particular, Egyptian history. She delighted in nature and birds and retained her curiosity and enthusiasm for life throughout her years.
Patricia’s greatest joy by far was her son Paul, whom she adored. He brought her enormous happiness, and caring for him was a hugely important part of her life. Anyone fortunate enough to know Paul will understand just how much joy his smile could bring her.
Having lived previously in Rutland and Stamford in England, Patricia made her home in Tramore, a place she came to love deeply. She greatly enjoyed being part of the local U3A community and valued the neighbours and friends she made here over the years. She loved her home and garden, surrounded herself with books, and took great pleasure in the life and friendships she had built in Tramore. Patricia was generous with her time and quietly supportive of people who needed her. She cared deeply about people, and her kindness often showed itself without fuss or fanfare.
The messages shared since Patricia’s passing have brought their own lovely glimpses of how others knew and remembered her. One recalled Patricia’s involvement in helping to establish a Special Olympics swimming group for young people in Tramore, while another remembered the chats they shared at the Wednesday lectures in Waterford’s Medieval Museum. Others described her as “always cheerful and amusing” and as a wonderful and kind neighbour with “an exceptional and enquiring mind.” One neighbour wrote simply of how dearly her chats would be missed – a lovely reflection of the conversations and connections Patricia made in everyday life.
She was, quite simply, a lady.
Funeral Notice
Late of Church Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Rutland and Stamford, England, Patricia passed peacefully on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Patricia will be sadly missed and remembered by her children Caroline, Diana and Paul; her grandson Charlie; her sisters Betty and Mary; her son-in-law Paddy; her in-laws, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends in Ireland and abroad. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, P.J. Oliver Byrne.
The Byrne Family would like to express their enormous gratitude to Dr Katie Bains, the wonderful staff of Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford, and the Oncology and Medical 4 teams for the exceptional care, compassion and kindness shown to Patricia throughout her illness.
Patricia’s Celebration of Life will take place at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, X91 TW21, on Monday, 24 August, from 11.00am to 11.30am.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Funeral Parlour will remain open until 12.30pm for those wishing to pay their respects to Patricia and the Byrne Family, before Patricia and her family leave for her cremation at 1.00pm.
All are welcome, and refreshments will be served throughout.
Please dress colourfully to celebrate Patricia’s joy in life.
In accordance with Patricia’s wishes, her Cremation Service will take place later that day at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Waterford Hospice.
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