Angela Hayden (née Byrne), a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother from Carlow, Ireland, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Angela, of 188 Pollerton Road and formerly of JKL Avenue, leaves behind a large family whose lives were shaped by her love and presence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Ned” Hayden and mother to John-Joe, Mary, Brendan, Edward, Clare and Sandra.
Her family story also carries the memory of two children who died before her, baby Patrick and baby Michael.
As relatives and friends prepare to say goodbye, Angela is being remembered through the generations of family she leaves behind, including nine grandchildren and her great-grandchild, Rowan.
Angela and Her Late Husband Edward “Ned” Hayden
Family stood at the centre of Angela’s life.
She shared her journey with her beloved husband, Edward, affectionately known as Ned, who predeceased her. Together, their family grew across several generations.
Angela experienced both the joys and sorrows that can accompany a long family life. Alongside raising John-Joe, Mary, Brendan, Edward, Clare and Sandra, she carried the memory of her late babies Patrick and Michael.
Following her death, her children are now mourning not simply a parent but the woman whose presence connected generations of their family.
Angela Hayden Bio and Funeral Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Angela Hayden (née Byrne) |
| Address | 188 Pollerton Road, Carlow |
| Formerly Of | JKL Avenue, Carlow |
| Date of Death | September 7, 2026 |
| Place of Death | Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow |
| Husband | Late Edward “Ned” Hayden |
| Children | John-Joe, Mary, Brendan, Edward, Clare and Sandra |
| Predeceased Children | Baby Patrick and baby Michael |
| Grandchildren | Jamie, James, Megan, Kelly, Lucy, Alex, Charlie, Senan and Mia |
| Great-Grandchild | Rowan |
| Sister | Sarah |
| Funeral Home | Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square |
| Funeral Mass | Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow |
| Burial | St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow |
| Donations | Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow |
A Family Legacy Spanning Generations
One of the clearest reflections of Angela’s life can be found in the generations surrounding her.
She was a devoted grandmother to Jamie, James, Megan, Kelly, Lucy, Alex, Charlie, Senan and Mia. Later, she became a great-grandmother to Rowan.
For each generation, Angela occupied a different but important place.
Her children knew her as their mother. Her grandchildren experienced the relationship of having her as their grandmother, while Rowan represents another generation through which her family legacy continues.
Angela will also be missed by her sons-in-law Rod and Sandy, daughters-in-law Susan and Tracey, her sister Sarah, extended relatives and friends.
Those relationships leave behind countless individual memories that will continue to be shared long after her funeral.
Angela Passed Away Surrounded by Family
Angela died peacefully at Hillview Nursing Home on September 7 with her family around her.
A specific medical cause of death has not been disclosed in the available information.
Her final moments were instead described through the presence of those who loved her, allowing her family to be beside her as her life came to a peaceful end.
The Hayden family has also acknowledged Hillview Nursing Home through their funeral wishes, inviting anyone who would like to make a memorial donation to support the nursing home.
Funeral Mass at Cathedral of the Assumption
Angela’s funeral arrangements will provide an opportunity for family, relatives and friends to gather in remembrance.
Her arrangements include Carpenters Funeral Home at Shamrock Square in Carlow, followed by removal to the Cathedral of the Assumption for Funeral Mass.
After Mass, Angela will be laid to rest at St Mary’s Cemetery in Carlow.
Exact times for the funeral arrangements were not included in the supplied information and should be confirmed through the family’s official funeral notice.
The family has requested family flowers only.
For those wishing to make a gesture in Angela’s memory, donations may instead be made to Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.
Remembering a Mother and Grandmother
The loss of Angela brings together many branches of a family connected through her life.
For her sons and daughters, memories will stretch across decades. Her grandchildren will carry their own experiences of their grandmother, while relatives and friends will remember the relationship each developed with her.
These memories become particularly important following the death of an older family member whose life has touched several generations.
Angela’s passing may close one chapter of the Hayden family’s story, but the connections created during her lifetime continue through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Her memory also remains connected with her late husband Ned and babies Patrick and Michael, whose places within the family continue to be remembered.
Carlow Says Goodbye to Angela Hayden
Angela’s passing has brought sadness to Pollerton Road, her former community around JKL Avenue and the wider circle of people who knew her throughout Carlow.
Her funeral will bring loved ones together to mourn while also reflecting on a life whose greatest legacy can be seen in the family surrounding her.
She leaves behind John-Joe, Mary, Brendan, Edward, Clare and Sandra, her grandchildren Jamie, James, Megan, Kelly, Lucy, Alex, Charlie, Senan and Mia, great-grandchild Rowan, sister Sarah and an extended family who will continue carrying her memory.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to Angela Hayden’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister, in-laws, relatives, friends and everyone grieving her passing.
May Angela be reunited in peace with her beloved husband Ned and her late babies Patrick and Michael, and may her gentle soul rest in peace.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on the information available concerning the passing of Angela Hayden (née Byrne) on September 7, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home in Carlow. A specific medical cause of death was not provided. Funeral arrangements include Carpenters Funeral Home, the Cathedral of the Assumption and burial at St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow, but exact service times were not included in the supplied information. Any additional or updated arrangements should be confirmed through the family or authorized funeral announcement.