Burke (née Forde) Helena, (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) August 9th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the amazing care of the staff at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Beloved wife of David and cherished mother of Ciara, Cillian and Dearbhla.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, mother Ellen, sister Susan, brothers Gary and Robert, mother-in-law Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and Helena’s colleagues and pupils in Scoil Mochua, Aghards, Celbridge.
Helena rests in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Tuesday evening (August 13th) between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Thursday morning (August 15th) at 11 am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Helena’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” opposite
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My sincerest apologies for your loss, ms Burke was one of my favourite teachers and I will never forget her and the impact she had on my life. Thank you ms Burke for everything you will be deeply missed
Sending my deepest sympathy on the passing of Helena, we were so sad to hear of her death. May she rest in peace.
Denise Hanlon & family