RIP: Tributes paid to 'a great character' from Co Kildare

Tributes have been paid to “a great character” from Athy, Co Kildare who passed this week.

John Tompkins, 4 Woodstock Lodge, Athy, Kildare died suddenly at home on Monday, June 15 2026.

John is predeceased by his father James, his mother Doreen and brothers Seamus and Peter.

He is sadly missed by his sisters Ann, Patricia, Mary, Catherine, Denise and Jean, brothers Brian, Gerard, Martin and Anthony, son Kevin (Canada), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

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John will be reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Thursday evening (June 18) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

The Removal will take place at 10.30am on Friday morning (June 19) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

The burial will take place afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please.

Tributes paid to John this week on RIP.ie include the following: “Sincere condolences to the Tompkins family on the sad passing of John. RIP Head, a great character.”

And: “So sorry to hear of John's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May John rest in eternal peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Sincere condolences to the Tompkins family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

And another added: “Sincere condolences to the Tompkins family on the very sad passing of John. May John Rest in Peace.”