Obituary: Bridget Boushell (1873-1943)

On a Friday, I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting, useful, mysterious, fun, macabre, or adds information to our family tree.

This week is the Obituary for Bridget Boushell from the Leinster Leader, dated 6 November 1943.

The transcription of the article is:

OBITUARY

MISS BRIDGET BOUSHELL, NAAS
Sincere regret will be expressed at the death, which took place on Sunday of last week of Miss Bridget Boushell, eldest daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Boushell, South Main Street., Naas.

Deceased, who was ailing for only a short time, had for many years residing at Tipper, Naas, and was a member of one of the oldest and esteemed families in the district. A very kindly and charitable lady, she was a devout Catholic and endeared herself to all classes by her generous and extremely warm-hearted disposition. The funeral, which took place to the family burial ground at Tipper after Requiem Mass, was largely attended. Rev. Patrick Kinsella, C.C., Cabra, cousin of the deceased, recited the last prayers at the graveside.

The chief mourners were - Messrs. Richard, Benjamin, Thomas and John Boushell (brothers). Misses Anne, Elizabeth and Kate Boushell (sisters). Messrs. Patrick, Joseph and Andrew Boushell (nephews).

Bridget Boushell was the 2nd great aunt of Dermot. She died aged 70 on 24 October 1943, the cause of her death was given as 'probably disease of the heart'. She was the eldest (by 10 minutes) of twins, but her twin brother died aged 2 in 1876.