‘God has truly taken one of the very best home’: Tributes paid to Kildare woman

A number of tributes have been paid to a North Kildare woman who passed away recently.

The late Nuala (Helen) Larkin (née Blythe) passed away peacefully on August 25 last, peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

One user, under the username "David Burke - HIQA Cork" posted the message of condolence on RIP.ie in memory of the late Nuala: "Sincere condolences to Paul and family, and to the Blythe family at the sad passing of Nuala.

He added: "May she rest is peace."

Another user, Natalie Chase Quigley, said: "Having known Nuala for many years, I am so honoured to have been able to call her my friend.

"Nuala, you were one of earths angels and God has truly taken one of the very best home.

"May you rest peacefully now."

"I will always remember you and miss you dearly. You lit up the room with your light. Keep shining bright x."

She concluded: "To Paul, Emma and Karin, Mary and Willie, Phil, Paul and all of the Blythe / Larkin family, I am so sorry for your irreplaceable loss x"

In addition, one Rebecca Connell said: "So sorry to Nuala’s family for their loss.

"Nuala was very kind and empathetic to me when we worked together.

"She was a lovely person who made a difference to everyone who was lucky enough to meet her.

"Rest in peace."

Lastly, Owen and Jacinta Hoare of Roscommon had this to say about the late Nuala: "Sincere sympathy to you Paul and family on the sad passing of Nuala.

"She was a beautiful lady."

They added: "May her gentle soul rest in peace."

DEATH NOTICE

The death has occurred of Nuala (Helen) Larkin (née Blythe)

Athboy, Meath / Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

August 25th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Beloved wife of Paul and cherished mother of Emma and Karin.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons-in-law Fergal and Jason, sister Marie, brothers Jimmy, Willie, Philip and Paul, father-in-law Billy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday (August 27) from 5pm to 9pm.

Removal to the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Ballyfermot on Thursday morning (August 28) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Nuala’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyfermotassumption

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.