Bernadette O'REILLY Obituary

O'REILLY, Bernadette Anne:
Peacefully on March 24, 2023, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late John and mother and mother-in-law of Bridget and Conor Farrell (U.K), Anne and Greg Bathurst (Christchurch), Mark and Tracey (Christchurch), Jane and Andrew Oglesby (U.K). Loved nana of Joshua, Jacinta and Liam O'Reilly; Isabella and Eliza Bathurst; and Kate and Isla Oglesby. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Austin Lysaght and Joan (deceased), Margaret Prendergast and John (deceased), Pauline and Warwick Tuck, and Patricia and Euan Cant. A Mass of Celebration for Bernadette will be held at the Sacred Heart Basilica, 7 Craigie Ave, Timaru, on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Ashburton Cemetery. A delayed stream of the service is available, please email - [email protected] or call on 6862148. A Rosary will be recited at the Basilica on Thursday, March 30, at 5.30pm.
"Rest in Peace"
Flowers respectfully declined. Donations to St Vincent de Paul Timaru would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: The O'Reilly family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7910.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Timaru Herald from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernadette O'REILLY

8 Entries

Clare Mcpherson

April 7, 2023

What a amazing woman . Bernadette was always there sometimes just quietly in the background making sure things are going along ok and sometimes the centre of attention telling a hilarious story with us all enthralled by her sense of humour and good story telling.
She was the best neighbour of my mother and made life fun.
True to form Bernadette was there doing what she does best at the sad passing of my mother recently and I have so much gratitude to her.
I have always looked up to her as a person of example and admired her caring considerate actions.
I only regret not having that last cup of tea with her
May she rest in peace and condolences to all the family
Clare Mcpherson

Adair Smith

March 31, 2023

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the sad loss of a loved Mother and friend, to so many.
Adair & Ray Smith

Clodagh Ward

March 31, 2023

Rest in Peace Bernie. Blessings on your beautiful family.
So delighted Ireland was on the map last year for your trip abroad with Annie. Clodagh Ward

Mary & John Cushen, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

March 31, 2023

Our thoughts & Prayers are with Anne, Mark, Bridget, Jane & extended family on the very sad loss
of your mother.We will always have cherished
Memories of our recent trip to Timaru. The time
spent & hospitality shown to us & allowing us to have the front door key. Bernadette will be forever
in our hearts. May she Rest in Peace.

Maurice Thin

March 30, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Bridget, Anne, Mark, Jane and families on the loss of your Mum. Berna was a special mum, friend to us all.
Maurice and Colleen.

Jacinta Calverley

March 29, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family, and may Bernadette rest in eternal peace. From Pat and Fred Ward's family: Jacinta Calverley & Tim Ward and families

Paul Coman

March 29, 2023

A special lady with a heart of kindness. So thankful to visit with Bernadette on my return for my mothers passing. How nice they are together once more. Condolences to the family, forever in my prayers. RIP

Sue Rawlins

March 28, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results

Memorial Events
for Bernadette O'REILLY

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910