Bridget (Vera) Rafferty,(née Barry) Ballyloughan, Cloghan, Offaly. Bridget, who was fondly known as Vera, died on November 18th 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of the Laurel Suite at Birr Community Nursing Unit. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Richard (Dickie) and brothers and sisters. Vera will be deeply regretted by her loving son Barry, daughter-in-law Gráinne, grandchildren, Sénan, Dáire and Fíadh, sister Nuala, brother Patrick, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Grant Vera Eternal Rest and Peace Vera will repose at Grennan’s Funeral Home, Ferbane (R42 HW25) on Friday (Nov. 21st) from 5pm to 7pm.(Additional parking available in the adjoining Church grounds)                             Removal on Saturday morning (Nov. 22nd) to St. Mary’s Church, Cloghan, where her Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am, and may be viewed on http://www.cloghanbanagherparish.ie, and afterwards Vera will be laid to rest in St. Rynagh’s Cemetery, Banagher.