BALFE, Lucy (née Keating)

Born on May 20, 1932. Passed away December 27, 2023.

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 Notice
St. Kieran's Cathholic Church Lloyd Street Lloyd Street, MoeView Map
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the soul of Mrs. Lucy Balfe will be offered at St Kieran's Catholic Church, Lloyd Street, Moe on FRIDAY (January 5, 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.

The 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.
Tributes
  1. 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.

    Sheryl and Wayne Yeomans December 29, 2023
  2. Michelle, Will, Audrey & Ted, Bill & Julie and family, Cathy and family,
    I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum and Grandma, sending my love and condolences to all. xx

    Simone Bialy December 29, 2023
  3. Our 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.
    Forever remembered 💞
    Christine McKnight & Family xxx

    Christine December 29, 2023
  4. Deepest 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..
    May she rest in peace with her Gordon, and Louise 🙏
    Thinking of you all, 🌹🌹🌹🌹
    Kathy Rose..xx

    Kathy Rose December 30, 2023
  5. Sad to hear. Lucy you were such a beautiful, caring lady may you now rest in eternal peace.
    Sympathy to your loving family x Delvene

    Delvene Ruiter December 30, 2023
  6. Lucy 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.
    Condolences to all the family from John, Mary and all our family.

    Mary Mutsaers December 30, 2023
  7. So sorry to hear of Lucy’s passing.
    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 Jackson

    Ray and Judith Jackson December 31, 2023
  8. Beautiful 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.

    Lucy & Hugh Carr January 1, 2024
  9. Mrs Balfe, what a beautiful lady.
    My love goes to all her family in Aust and beyond.
    Say hi to Louise for me.
    Rest in peace sweet lady, xxxx
    Chris Seymour

    Chris Seymour January 1, 2024
  10. To Maurice and family so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love to you all. 💗 thinking of you all

    Carol and Alan grubb January 1, 2024
  11. Our 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.

    Jimmy and Annmarie Musgrave, Ireland. January 2, 2024
  12. My 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.

    Ray Roberts January 2, 2024
  13. I 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.
    Mary Musgrave Cahersiveen, Ireland.

    Mary Musgrave January 3, 2024
  14. Sending our sincere condolences to all of the family Peter Vicki Grealy

    Vicki Grealy January 3, 2024
  15. Thinking 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.

    Mary Loyola January 4, 2024
  16. Sincere 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.

    John and Therese Keating and family, Tralee, Ireland January 4, 2024
  17. So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved Mum. Heart felt condolences to you all at this sad time.

    Jen and John Sheekey January 4, 2024
  18. Our 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.

    Grealy families January 4, 2024
  19. Sincere 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.

    Dónal Sugrue, Vancouver January 5, 2024
  20. Sincere 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.

    Margaret and Frans Heger January 5, 2024
  21. Our 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.
    Margaret , Lyn and Karen ( Harris )

    Lyn Dunn January 5, 2024