BALFE, Lucy (née Keating)
Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Valley Village Aged Care, Newborough on 27th December 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Aged 91 years
Dearly loved wife of Gordon (dec).
Much loved mother and mother in law of Julie and Bill, Cathy and Peter, Louise (dec), Maurice and Janie, Barbara, Gary and Dawn.
Adored grandma Lucy to all her grand and great grandchildren.
Funeral NoticeThe funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Mass for the Moe Cemetery.
Lucy’s service will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Try to remember the little things, the shared smiles, the warm hugs, the laughter. Our sincerest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful woman, full of goodness and strength. Thinking of you all.
December 29, 2023Michelle, Will, Audrey & Ted, Bill & Julie and family, Cathy and family,
December 29, 2023
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum and Grandma, sending my love and condolences to all. xxOur sincere condolences to the family. Lucy was such a lovely lady who was very warm & welcoming who made you feel at home. Rest In Peace Dear Lucy your legacy lives beyond.
December 29, 2023
Forever remembered 💞
Christine McKnight & Family xxxDeepest condolences to Lucy’s family. So sad to hear she has passed… What a beautiful, friendly lady she was. Always ready for a chat ,laugh and smile..
December 30, 2023
May she rest in peace with her Gordon, and Louise 🙏
Thinking of you all, 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Kathy Rose..xxSad to hear. Lucy you were such a beautiful, caring lady may you now rest in eternal peace.
December 30, 2023
Sympathy to your loving family x DelveneLucy was an exceptional Irish woman. She was a good listener and so interested in the lives of others. Her smile lit up a room. My mum, Annie Scully, another fine Irish woman, and Lucy were quite a pair of rogues. They shared a wonderful, laugh filled, loyal friendship over many years. They went on numurous adventures together both in Australia and overseas.
December 30, 2023
Condolences to all the family from John, Mary and all our family.So sorry to hear of Lucy’s passing.
December 31, 2023
Judith has so many happy memories of Lucy and Al
Your family. Especially on the farm at
Yinnar. She was such fun loving lady.
Rest in peace Lucy
Judith and Ray JacksonBeautiful memories of Aunty Lucy from our trip to Australia when we stayed with her in Baw, Baw Street, and of course from her visits to Cahersiveen. Aunty Lucy’s warm, loving, enthusiastic personality made her a joy to be with.
Our sincerest condolences to the Balfes and extended family. What a wonderful legacy She has created.
Lucy, Hugh & Boys.
January 1, 2024Mrs Balfe, what a beautiful lady.
January 1, 2024
My love goes to all her family in Aust and beyond.
Say hi to Louise for me.
Rest in peace sweet lady, xxxx
Chris SeymourTo Maurice and family so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love to you all. 💗 thinking of you all
January 1, 2024Our deepest sympathy to the Balfe family on the passing of their dear Mother Lucy. A wonderful lady who was the last of a great generation of Keating’s. May she Rest in Peace.
January 2, 2024My sincere condolences to Lucy ‘s family and friends. A wonderful lady with a beautiful smile and a wicked but lovely sense of humour. Go meet Gordon and other family members above and beyond.
January 2, 2024I have memories to cherish for ever of dear aunty Lucy y from my time in Australia in the 80’s.Baw Baw Street was home from home for me. Aunty Lucy was a most wonderful mother and grandma to her adored grandchildren. She had high principles, strong values and great faith, she was so fun loving and energetic, and she never lost her beautiful smile. I know that all her wonderful qualities will pass from generation to generation. Loving thoughts and prayers are with my dear cousins Cathy, Julie, Barbara, Maurice and Gary, her daughters in law, sons in law and grandchildren.
January 3, 2024
Mary Musgrave Cahersiveen, Ireland.Sending our sincere condolences to all of the family Peter Vicki Grealy
January 3, 2024Thinking of all our Balfe cousins during this sad time. Aunty Lucy will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and zest for life and I know she has passed this on to you all. I was privileged to meet her in Australia and have fond memories of her visit to IKerry way back in 1979 and then dancing a gig at my wedding in 1990. She is smiling down on us all now. Sincere condolences, Mary, Barry & all the O’Connells.
January 4, 2024Sincere condolences to Cathy, Julie, Barbara, Maurice, Gary, and the extended Balfe family. I have fond memories of Aunty Lucy’s visits to New Street. The last of her generation of Keatings gone. May Aunty Lucy Rest in Peace.
January 4, 2024So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved Mum. Heart felt condolences to you all at this sad time.
January 4, 2024Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole Balfe family at this time and remembering fondly your dear mum. A very special lady now at peace. May your memories of her be a lasting legacy.
January 4, 2024Sincere sympathy to all of Lucy’s family in Australia and Cahirciveen. She was an amazing lady and wonderful to visit and to spend time with.
January 5, 2024Sincere condolences to all of Lucy’s family on the loss of their mother ,mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Lucy was a wonderful woman.Anyone that knew her would have memories of having a great conversation with a laugh always to be had. She will be fondly remembered.
January 5, 2024Our condolences to you all on the loss of your loving mother and grandmother. We have very fond memories of Mrs Balfe during our childhood in Hampton Street. Love to you all.
January 5, 2024
Margaret , Lyn and Karen ( Harris )