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Breda O’Dowd (née Moore)

Breda O'Dowd

Garranmore, Dunmore Road, Waterford and formerly of Pinewoods, Westport and Cork City.

Breda passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Mowlam Healthcare Waterford on 2nd October 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Brian, brothers Noel and Fr. Sean, sister Rosaleen, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Frank and son-in-law David.

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Christine, Elaine and Rachel, sons-in-law Declan and Eoin, her adored and adoring grandchildren Helen, Lily Mei, Brian and Luke, sisters Clare and Una, brother-in-law Brendan, niece Ann, nephews Peter, John, Mauricio and Luis, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends in Westport and Waterford.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday (5th October) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm.

Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, on Tuesday (6th October) at 10:30am.

Her burial will take place in Aughavale cemetery, Westport, Co. Mayo on Thursday (8th October) after the 10am daily Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Westport (F28 FD00).

House strictly private at all times

Mass will be livestreamed at 10:30am on Tuesday by following the Funeral Service link below.

All flowers welcome.

Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.

The funeral service link is provided and managed by an independent Media provider. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to live transmission.

https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-and-st-benildus-waterford

Published On: October 3rd, 2026

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Pat warde shop Street Westport
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Dowd family on the passing of Breda O’Dowd, she was lovely person you could ever meet, may she rest in peace

Gerard and Kathleen King.
5 days ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to the O Dowd and Moore Family on the Passing of Breeda.May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace 🙏.

Pat & Patricia Kelly
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Breda’s family,may her soul Rest In Peace.

Peter and Maureen Mullen, Westport.
5 days ago

We convey our deepest sympathies to Christine, Elaine, Rachel, O’Dowd, Moore and extended families on the death of Breda, She was a lovely friendly Lady whom we knew well as Brian Rest in Peace worked in Irish Sewing Ltd and was also President of Saint Anne’s Boxing Club, Westport, for some years. May the light of Heaven shine upon them both.

John and Elizabeth Barrett and family ,Bervie
6 days ago

We were so sad to learn about Breda’s passing and we send our heartfelt sympathy to Christine, Elaine and Rachel and their families, also to her loving sisters Clare and Una and her brother inlaw Brendan and to her many friends and neighbours. Breda was a regular visitor to Achill with Brian and the girls and her cherished brother Fr.Sean. we have very fond memories of those days and will never forget the joy and laughter she brought with each visit.Breda will never be forgotten. May her kind and generous soul rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Hingerton Family.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Christine, Elaine, Rachel and extended family on the passing of your Mum. Fond memories from Pinewoods. May Breda rest in peace.

Frank and Mary Kenny Crescent
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Christine, Elaine Rachel and all the family on the passing of your beloved mother Breda . It was an honour to have known herself and Brian may they rest in peace.

Regina Murphy
6 days ago

Sincerest Condolences Christine on the passing of your beloved Mum . May cherished memories bring you much comfort in your sad loss 🙏

Eamon and Margaret Moran Mill St. Westport.
7 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Breda’s lovely family at this sad time. Breda was a larger than life character with a wonderful personality and a genuine interest in everything good in this world. A Westport lady that will be sadly missed by all her many friends and neighbours. May her noble soul Rest In Peace.

Barbara Mayock
7 days ago

Sympathy to the Moore and O Dowd families on the death of Breda. May Breda rest in peace.

Pat and Marian o Malley Carrarevagh
1 week ago

Sincere sympathies to Breedas family on her passing, may she rest in peace.
Also our sympathy to Clare, you taught us in Carrakennedy school many moons ago, we have found memories of you.
Marian Mc Donnell

Mary Freeley (Burns)
1 week ago

Sympathy to all Breda’s family. Have lovely memories from when they lived at the Quay and meeting her in town when they moved to Pinewoods. She was a lady, always kind and caring. Rest in peace.

Eoin McGreal
1 week ago

Sincere sympathies to all of Breda’s family on her sad passing. Great memories of her while growing up in Pinewoods. May she rest in peace.

Mark Doyle
1 week ago

My sincere condolences to all the O Dowd family on the passing of Breda.She was a lovely lady may she Rest in Peace.

Mary scott aughagower village
1 week ago

My sincere heartfelt sympathy on the death of your mother
A lovely lady. May she rest in peace 🙏

Christy Hyland,Westport
1 week ago

Rest in Peace Breda, sincere condolences to all the family at this difficult time.

Oliver Esther Mc Donagh
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Bredas family on her passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry and Bridie Hughes
1 week ago

Sincerest sympathy to Christine,Elaine,Rachel and all the O’Dowd family on the passing of our beloved ex neighbour.

P.J , Kathleen & Patrick Mulroy , Westport
1 week ago

Condolences to all of Breda’s family. Fond memories of Breda & Brian. May she rest in peace.

Patricia, Trish and Faith
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Bredas family, Christine , Elaine and Rachel. Clare and Una and her grandchildren that she adored. Everyone that mourns Breda. Breda was one in a million. A true lady.
We missed our weekly chats when she moved to Waterford. We never forgot her. Rest In Peace with Brian now.

Sean langan Westport
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all Breda’s family and extended families she was a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Agnes McNea
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Christine, Elaine and Rachel and extended family on the sad passing of Breda. Fond memories of herself and Brian. May she rest in peace.

John & Mary Cafferkey, Deer Park East
1 week ago

Our Sincerest Sympathy to all the O’Dowd family on the passing of Breda. Fond memories of our time spent in Pinewoods and meeting with Breda for a chat. A lady.
Rest In Peace

Michael Mc Greal
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of Breda she was a lovely lady may she rest in peace.

Stephen Duffy
1 week ago

My deepest condolences to all the O’Dowd & Moore families on Breda’s passing. Breda, Brian, Christine, Elaine & Rachel were wonderful neighbours to have in Pinewoods down through the years, and please God Brian is reunited with his beloved Breda again. May her gentle soul rest in peace…..

Christy Cawley And Family Knockrooskey Aughagower Westport
1 week ago

Sincerest Sympathy to the O’Dowd family on the passing of Breda. May She Rest In Peace

Anne and Jimmy Hanley, Westport
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Christine, Elaine,Rachel and families and extended family on Breda’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace. She was a lovely lady.

David Nuala Tom & Katie Currid
1 week ago

Our sincere condolences to Christine , Elaine , Rachel and all Breda’s family .
We have wonderful memories of living next door to Brian and Breda in Pinewoods .
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🙏

Eamon Mckeown
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Brenda’s family and friends on her sad passing,she was a gentle soul,may she rest in peace

James and Lucille Grealis,Mulranny
1 week ago

Deepest condolences to all the family on the sad passing of Breda .She was such a lovely lady.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ruth Fair
1 week ago

So very sorry to learn of Bredas passing.she was a real lady and always looked so beautiful.
My sincerest sympathy to Christene Elaine and Rachel who tookl such great care of her mum for the last number of years.
God bless you and may your Mum rest in peace with your Dad.A joyful reunion.

Joe and Anne Mc Govern. Newport
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Breda’s family on the passing of a lovely lady. Breda was always such a pleasure to meet. May her beautiful soul rest in peace

Anne Lally Knappabeg Westport
1 week ago

My deepest sympathy to Christine, Elaine, Rachel and their families on the sad death of their lovely mother Breda. Sympathy also to Breda’s sisters Una and Clare and extended families. I have very fond memories of Breda down through the years. She was a beautiful gentle lady with a heart of gold. May she now be re-united with her lovely husband Brian in their home in heaven. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Martha & Michael Loughrey
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all Breda’s family on the sad passing of your Mother. May she rest in peace.

Kay Bourke
1 week ago

Christine, Elaine and Rachel .my sincerest condolences to you and your families on the passing of your lovely mum
. May she rest in peace .

Phil and Frank Chambers Newport.
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathies to all Breda’s family on her sad passing.
Breda was a very elegant, gracious, lady.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Collette Moore
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Rachel,Elaine, Christina and extended family on the sad passing of your lovely Mum. Lots of great memories of your Mum Breda and your Dad Brian from the pinewoods great friends and neighbours to Mam and Dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Henry & Eileen Horkan.
1 week ago

Our sympathies to Breda’s family on her death. May her soul rest in peace.

Catherine (dunne) o malley
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the o Dowd family on the loss of your lovely mam nice memories of meeting her at the hairdressers

JOHN HEALY , CASTLEBAR
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Breda’s family on their loss. A true lady, refined and kind. Happily reunited with Brian. RIP

John O Malley Carraholly
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Breda’s family. A really lovely lady to meet and chat to. May she rest in peace

Maura & Michelle O’Toole Westport
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on Breda’s passing a true lady with a kind word for all she met. May she rest in peace .

Rita Duffy
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of Breda she was a lovely lady may she rest in peace 🙏

Yvonne & Cathal Duffy
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Breda family on her sad passing.a kind and gentle lady. May her gentle soul Rip.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
1 week ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Breda’s Family Rest in peace 🙏

Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Westport n Kilmeena
1 week ago

Condolence to the Family Rest in peace 🙏

Phyll O Donnell Mc Namara
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to Christine, Elaine and Rachel and all who mourn your lovely mother Breda, a lovely elegant lady. Brian worked in Irish sewing with my Dad Pat O Donnell, he was a gentleman. They are both reunited now.

Liam & Patricia Gibbons, Carrabawn, Westport
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to all Breda’s Family on her sad passing. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

John Moore, Westport
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Christine, Elaine and Rachel on the passing of your Mum. RIP

Mary and Tony Friel
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Breda’s family, we have very fond memories of one lovely lady and a true friend, may she rest in peace.

Eamonn and Bridie O’ Malley, Carrakennedy.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Clare and all the family.

Fiona Mannion (Kelly)
1 week ago

my sincere condolences elaine christine and rachel may your lovely mum rest in peace. i have wonderful childhood memories of Pinewoods Breda and Brian were always so kind. they are reunited now in heaven. condolences to all your family. rest in peace breda and if you meet Trena Kelly say hello❤️

Tina Conway ex centra James St Westport
1 week ago

Condolence to all Bredas family. An absolutely lovely , kind and gentle lady. So elegant may her gentle soul rest in peace

Tom & Mary Higgins Carnaclay
1 week ago

Sympathy to all Bredas Family Rip lovely woman

Francis & Angela Gavin
1 week ago

Sorry to hear of Breda’s passing. Sincere sympathy on your loss. May she rest in peace.

Ann Conway seamus Geraghty formally of pinewoods
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Christine ,Elaine ,Rachel and extended family on your dear mums passing .treasured memories of the pinewoods days .May her beautiful soul rest in heavenly peace with her beloved Brian 🙏 ❤️

Kasha Joe Scahill quay Westport
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathies to Christine Elaine n Rachel extended family on sad loss of ur dear mum a beautiful lady so friendly when lived at quay rest in heavenly peace Breda God confort u all at this sad time

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