Yvette King, who was from Glasnevin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of St Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown
17:24, 04 Jan 2026Updated 17:29, 04 Jan 2026
Yvette King
Staff and pupils of a school in Dublin have been left heartbroken following the death of a “wonderful” special needs assistant who “left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her”.
Yvette King, who was from Glasnevin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of St Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown. A death notice shared in RIP.ie said that the mum-of-three will be “sadly missed by her loving husband Desy, sons Alex and Nicholas and daughter Molly, sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.”
Yvette was a beloved staff member at Scoil Chaitríona in Glasnevin, where she assisted students with significant care needs from disabilities and medical/behavioural issues. The school shared a touching tribute to the mum-of-three following her untimely passing, as they hailed her ‘kindness, understanding, and great sense of humour’.
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our lovely colleague and friend, Yvette King,” they said. “In her role as an SNA, Yvette worked with kindness, understanding, and a great sense of humour and she left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to Yvette’s family and friends, and especially to her husband Des and their children Molly, Alex and Nicholas who were her pride and joy. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.”
Yvette’s death has left her family, friends and neighbours devastated, with many of those closest to the mum-of-three sharing their own tributes online. The parent of one of Yvette’s former pupils said: “Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Had the pleasure of meeting Yvette when she was helping my daughter at school. Lovely kind lady, we will always remember her fondly for all that she did to help her along her journey. She was such kind lovely person. Rip Yvette.”
A former colleague of Yvette’s said: “Sincere condolences on the passing of Yvette. I had the pleasure of working alongside her at Scoil Chaitriona. A caring, good humoured and kind person. Rest in peace Yvette.”
A close pal added: “Des, my sincerest sympathies to you Alex, Nicholas and Molly following the passing of Yvette. She was such a beautiful, funny and wonderful character and will be missed by all but especially you and the kids. May she Rest In Peace.”
While another mourner said: “Sincerest condolences to Desy, Alex, Nicholas, Molly and the extended King and Folan families on the passing of your beautiful, wonderful wife and mother Yvette. With that great big smile and wicked sense of humour, you never left Yvette’s company without a laugh and a smile on your face. Taken far too soon, may Yvette rest in eternal peace.”
Yvette will lie in repose at her home from 4pm to 7pm today (Sunday, January 4). Her removal will be on Wednesday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas, arriving for funeral Mass at 10am.
Following her funeral Mass, Yvette will be laid to rest at Glasnevin Cemetery.
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