Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a 'pure angel' from Kildangan, Co Kildare.
Lilly-Ann Olive Byrne, The Paddocks, Kildangan, Co Kildare, passed peacefully on September 24 last, after a long illness, with her loving family by her side.
Lilly-Ann will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Natasha and Matthew, Natasha's partner Darragh, brothers Fínn and Thomas, sister Emily, grandparents Paula, Declan, Matt and Chrissy, aunts Lesley, Meaghan, Leigh, Megan, Fallon and Claire, uncles Adam, Ríaín, Ronan, Glen and Niall, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends, particularly her Dungeon and Dragons friends.
May Lilly-Ann Rest In Peace.
Tributes paid to Lilly-Ann on RIP.ie this week include: “To Lilly Ann's parents, Natasha, Matthew, Darragh, her grandparents Paula and OC and all of her family. So sorry too hear about the passing of your daughter Lilly Ann from what I have read she was a pure angel. May you rest in peace Lilly Ann”
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And: “Lilly-Ann had a mighty and beautiful spirit. It’s been an honour to know and teacher her. Sending love to all of her family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace Lilly-Ann.”
While another mourner wrote: “I am heartbroken for you all. Such a bright and happy girl. Deepest condolences Tasha and Matt. May beautiful Lily Ann rest in peace.”
And another added: “Sincere condolences to all of Lilly Ann’s family and friends. Thinking of my friend Matthew and lilly Ann’s mom. Lilly Ann touched all our hearts, with love and the brightest light. You’ll forever be missed. Your brightest beautiful smile will forever be spoke about and never forgotten. RIP Lilly-Ann.”
Reposing at her family home (W34 K090) from 3pm on Friday (September 26) concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Nurney for requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation service afterwards in The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1.30pm.
Lilly-Ann's funeral Mass and cremation service will be live streamed through the webstream links below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Laura Lynn Foundation or CHI at Crumlin Hospital.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.churchstream.ie/
Cremation/burial: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
Donations in lieu of flowers to LauraLynn Children's Hospice in Memory of Lilly-Ann Olive Byrne: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/LO58027744/donate.html
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