RIP: Tributes paid to a 'wonderful, kind and compassionate lady' from Kildare
Mary Byrne, Sallins, Kildare passed on August 22 2026
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, kind and compassionate lady” from Sallins, Co Kildare who passed recently.
Mary Byrne - Sallins, Kildare / Knockcroghery, Roscommon – passed peacefully on August 22 under the outstanding care of the staff in St James' Hospital.
Mary passed following a brave battle with illness, borne with great courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary is predeceased by her beloved parents, Malachy and Peggy Byrne.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Susan (Richie), Liz (Sean), brothers James (Lynda) and Martin (Sheila), her uncle Paddy and aunts Kathleen and Teresa, nieces, nephews, relatives, her Opus Dei family and a wide circle of friends.
May Mary Rest in Peace.
Mary will be reposing at "Northbrook", 41 Fortfield Road, Terenure D6W CD90 on Tuesday (Aug 25) from 4pm to 9pm.
The removal will take place on Wednesday morning to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion Road (D04 NX33) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am.
Removal afterwards to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara Co. Roscommon (F42 XW08) for prayers approximately 2.30pm, followed by burial in Rahara Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to https://stjameshospitalfoundation.enthuse.com/donate#!/
The Funeral Mass may be viewed by selecting the Webstream option below.
Funeral service: https://merrionroadchurch.ie/youtubelivemass/
Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Kimmage -014925959
Tributes paid to Mary on RIP.ie include the following: “Dearest Liz and Sean and all the Byrne and Lawlor families, deepest sympathy on Mary's passing. Mary was a wonderful, kind and compasionate lady who always gave selflessly of her self to others. May she rest in peace.”
And: “Mary was always such a kind lady, it was lovely working with her for a short time in Naas. She was so generous with her time and passing on her wisdom, knowledge and compassion. Clients and staff that she worked with and cared always gained from her being there. Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues she worked with. Rest in Peace Mary.”
While another mourner wrote: “Sincere condolence to Susan Liz James Martin and extended families on the sad passing of Mary. I went to school with Mary and we kept in contact for a number of years. She was such a genuine person and a lady of great faith. May She Rest In Peace.”
And another added: “Sincere Sympathy to the Byrne Family and Extended Families on the Sad passing of Mary, May her gentle soul Rest in peace.”