RIP: Offaly Hospice pays tribute to ‘wonderful friend and supporter’
Offaly Hospice has led tributes to the late Barbara Doyle of Tullamore, a dedicated former member of their board who passed away recently.
“It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Barbara Doyle, a former Board Member of Offaly Hospice Foundation,” a tribute from them on social media said.
“Barbara gave many years of dedicated service to Offaly Hospice and was a wonderful friend and supporter of our organisation. Her good-humour, positive and gentle nature made her such a pleasure to know and work alongside.
“Barbara gave generously of her time and herself to Offaly Hospice, and her contribution will always be remembered and greatly appreciated. We feel very fortunate to have had her for so many years as part of Offaly Hospice,” the tribute added.
Offaly Hospice extended its heartfelt sympathy to Barbara’s family Desmond, Louise, Claire and Des, her grandchildren, her sons in law and daughter in law and all who knew and loved Barbara at this very sad time.
Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore also posted a tribute: “The staff at Esker Arts are saddened to learn of the passing of Barbara Doyle.
“Barbara Doyle was the wife of former member of the Board of Directors at Esker Arts and Chairman of Tullamore Community Arts Centre, Des Doyle. Barbara was a great supporter of Esker Arts and she and her husband were integral to the creation of the arts centre.
“Our thoughts are with Des and all Barbara's family at this difficult time.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam,” Esker Arts Centre said.
Her death notice on RIP.ie read: “May Barbara rest in eternal peace. Formerly Terenure, Dublin. Died 1st September 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Pre-deceased by her sister Maureen and her brother Joseph. Beloved wife of Desmond, mother of Louise, Claire and Des, sons-in-law Andrew and Chris, daughter-in-law Hayley, grandmother to Eva, Libby, Clara, Faye, Luke and Toby, sister to Lorcan, extended family, relatives and friends.
“May Barbara Rest in Peace.
“Reposing at her home on Friday evening 4th September 2026 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11:30 am to St. Colman's Church, Mucklagh for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining New Cemetery”.
In many condolences, the late Barbara was described as a “great neighbour and friend” and as “a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed by everyone”.