RIP: Tributes paid to a 'beautiful, kind lady' and a 'gas character' from Kildare
May Keogh (née Crone), Kilcullen, Kildare passed on July 9 2026
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a Kildare woman fondly remembered as a “beautiful, kind lady” and a “gas character.”
May Keogh (née Crone), the Hill, Kilcullen, Kildare passed on July 9 2026 in the tender loving care of Curragh Lawn Nursing Home.
May is predeceased by her parents Robert and Margaret. She is very deeply regretted by her loving husband Kevin and her loving friend Stella, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Eternal Peace, May.
May will be reposing at her residence on Friday July 10 from 4pm until 8pm with Prayers at 7.30pm.
House private at all other times.
The removal will take place from there on Saturday morning July 11 to The Church Of The Sacred Heart & St. Brigid, Kilcullen, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass which may be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen followed by burial in St. Brigid's cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Tributes paid to May on RIP.ie include the following: “My very deep sympathy Kevin on the sad loss of your lovely May. I know how close you both were, and how much she will be missed. May she rest in peace.
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And: “I only got to know May in recent months in Curragh Lawns, where she sat beside my father, but we always had great chats, a few laughs and enjoyed spying on the peacock out in the grounds. My condolences to Kevin and all the Keogh family at this sad time.”
While another mourner wrote: “So sorry for your loss Kevin. May was a joy and a lovely lady, I always her enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace.”
And another added: “Such a beautiful kind lady rest in eternal peace May thoughts and prayers for Kevin at this very sad time.”
And another wrote: “Our sincerest condolences to Kevin, Stella, Anne & everyone who knew May.She was a gas character, even through illness. It was a pleasure to know her. Rest in heavenly Peace May.”