Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, June 17 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Margaret Brennan (née Roche)
The death has occurred of Margaret Brennan (née Roche), formerly of Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare.
Manchester, England and formerly of Pairc Bhride, Athy who sadly passed away after a short illness on the 28th May, 2026.Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Brennan, her grandson Curtis, her parents Patrick and Mary Roche and her siblings Della (Connolly) Patrick, Christina and Declan.Margaret was the beloved mother of Patricia, Jaqueline, John , Antoinette and June, the precious Grandmother of 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, sister to John, Mary, Michael, Vincent, Eileen and Peter and aunt to many nieces and nephews in Manchester and Kildare.Margaret will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Sadie (Sarah) Dempsey (née Morris)
The death has occurred of Sadie (Sarah) Dempsey (née Morris), Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly / Carbury, Kildare.
Formerly of Carbury County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Naas Hospital and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home Athy.
Beloved wife of the late Harry. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Shirley, sons Richard and Roy, sister Betty, son-in-law Andrew, daughters-in-law Linda and Elaine, grandchildren Ryan, Amy, Megan and Paige, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday afternoon at 1:50pm (travelling via The Fire Station, Spa Street and her residence) arriving St Paul's Church French, Church Street, Portarlington for Funeral Service at 2:30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
"Safe In The Arms of Jesus "
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Link below.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Sadie (Sarah) Dempsey (née Morris): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SS91544593/donate.html
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Margaret Hennessy (née Lalor)
The death has occurred of Margaret Hennessy (née Lalor), Athy Street, Castledermot, Kildare.
Margaret Hennessy (née Lalor), Athy Street, Castledermot, Co. Kildare – June 16 2026 peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerry, brothers Paddy, Martin and Tony and sisters Ethel, May and Phil.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mairead and Deirdre, sons-in-law Tom and Ray, sister Anne, grandchildren Michelle and her partner Paul, Mark and his partner Mawia, David and Emily, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May Margaret’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Halligan’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Rathvilly (Eircode R93 C560) on Wednesday evening from 5pm concluding at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to The Church of The Assumption, Castledermot (Eircode R14 P264) on Thursday morning for 11am Requiem Mass after which she will be laid to rest with Gerry in Coltstown Cemetery, Castledermot.
Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the webstream link below.
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Angela Kennedy (née Duffy)
The death has occurred of Angela Kennedy (née Duffy), Treacy Meadows, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballybay, Monaghan.
KENNEDY Angela (née Duffy), Treacy Meadows, Newbridge, Co. Kildare & formerly of Ballybay, Co.Monaghan - June 16 2026 (peacefully) in the care of Naas Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Angela, loving wife of the late PJ, and sister of the late Francis, Barbara, Joe & Breid. Sadly missed by her loving sons Conor, Gavin and Ken, daughters-in-law Paula and Caroline, grandchildren David, Conor, Anna, Matthew, Katie, Padraic and Hugh, sisters-in-law Philomena, Geraldine, Mairead and Mairín, brothers-in-law Phil and Denis, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Angela Rest in peace.
Reposing in Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Dominican College Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11am. Mass will be live streamed on https://dominicansnewbridge.ie/live-streaming/
Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Nora Lee (née Hogan)
The death has occurred of Nora Lee (née Hogan), St. Dominics Park, Newbridge, Kildare
Nora Lee née Hogan, St. Dominics Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, June 15 2026, at Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Pre deceased by her husband Patrick (Paddy).
Nora will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Florrie (Peggy), sons Johnny, Paddy, Eddie, Noel, Joe, Seamus and Michael, daughters in law and partners, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sister in law Eileen, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Nora Rest In Peace
Reposing at her family home on Wednesday (June 17) from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Conleth's cemetery, Newbridge.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
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Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Gaye O'Dwyer (née Finn)
The death has occurred of Gaye O’Dwyer (née Finn), Castletroy Heights, Limerick City, Limerick / Athy, Kildare.
Gaye O’Dwyer (née Finn) (Castletroy Heights, Limerick and formerly of Athy, Co. Kildare).
June 15 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her cherished son John. Deeply regretted by her loving children Mary, Nick, Brian, Jane and their father Noel, sister Margaret Nolan , daughters-in-law Gillian and Liz, son-in-law Fergal, her 10 adored grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her sister Mary Hughes and brother Brian Finn.
May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Milford Care Centre on Thursday evening June 18 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Funeral arriving at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen on Friday 19th for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery, Murroe.
Gaye’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her carers, the Milford Home Care team and the Irish Cancer Society Nurses who have taken such great care of her.
Gaye's Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here: https://www.churchservices.tv/monaleen
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Milford Care Centre or the Irish Cancer Society
Benjamin (Ben) Rawson
Ben Rawson, Glenballythomas, Tulsk, County Roscommon - Died June 15 2026.
The death has occurred of Benjamin (Ben) Rawson, Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Castlerea, County Roscommon, and formerly Allenwood, County Kildare and Clonskeagh, County Dublin. Peacefully, June 15 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.
Predeceased by his brother Johnny.
Sadly missed and remembered by his wife Mary (née Brogan), brothers Steven and Timothy, sisters Sarah, Avril and Samantha, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt Adrienne, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Ben's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (F45 HY11) this Wednesday evening June 17 2026 from 5pm until 7pm.
Removal will take place from his residence on Thursday morning June 18 2026;
Arriving for Funeral Mass in St. Bride's Church, Ballintubber at 11am.
Followed by Cremation in Cavan Crematorium 3.30pm
Family Flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to IMNDA: https://www.imnda.ie/in-memory
John Tompkins
The death has occurred of John Tompkins, 4 Woodstock Lodge, Athy, Kildare.
Died suddenly at home. Predeceased by his father James, his mother Doreen and brothers Seamus and Peter. Sadly missed by his sisters Ann, Patricia, Mary, Catherine, Denise and Jean, brothers Brian, Gerard, Martin and Anthony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Thursday evening (June 18) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal at 10.30am on Friday morning (June 19th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
Family flowers only please.