Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick is mourning the death of his mother Rita after she passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92.
The Laois vet, who is known for his TV work alongside his every day job, was quite close to both of his parents.
Having lost his Dad 15 years ago, Noel is now in mourning after the passing of his Mam.
A death notice read: "Our beloved mother, Rita Fitzpatrick (92), passed away peacefully in her home at Esker, Mountmellick, on Wednesday 2 February.
"Rita was predeceased by her husband Sean, brothers Tom, Sean and Pat, her sister Marie and her daughter-in-law Sheila.
"She is mourned by her sister Philomena, her children John, Mary, Frances, Grace, Noel and Josephine, her daughter-in-law Geraldine, her sons-in-law Robert, Liam, Willie and Patrick, her brother-in-law PJ, her sisters-in-law Bernie, Ettie and Sadie, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, wonderful neighbours and everyone in her care team."
Noel's father Sean, who is regularly referred to as his hero, died in was August 2006 after collapsing on the family farm while Noel was working in England.
Mrs Fitzpatrick's removal will take place today, Thursday February 3 at 7pm to arrive in Saint Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin at 7:30pm.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 4at 11am followed by her burial in the new cemetery in Ballyfin.
The Fitzpatrick family has asked that the house remains private on Friday morning with family flowers only. Donations, if desired can be made to Laois Hospice.
