RIP: Tributes paid to Kildare man who passed this week

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The late Matthew Bell | Leinster Leader

Matthew Bell, 1 Moate View, Kilmead, Athy, Kildare passed on May 21 2026

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to an Athy, Co Kildare man who passed this week.

Matthew Bell – 1 Moate View, Kilmead, Athy, Kildare – passed on Thursday, May 21 last.

Matthew is predeceased by his parents Mattie and Eileen and sisters Shirley and Jennifer.

He is deeply regretted by his loving wife Caroline, children Matthew, Jamie, Shona and Roy, brothers James, Ian and Joe, sister Ciara, daughters-in-law Nikki and Annmarie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Lucy, Jackson, Tilly-Mae, Annamai, Ruairí, Tadhg, Maeve and Peigí, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Matthew will be reposing at his residence (R14 TD52) from 3pm on Friday afternoon (May 22) until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

A cremation service with be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 23 in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Tributes paid to Matthew on RIP.ie include: “Our heartfelt sympathy to you CAROLINE and your family on the sad passing of Matthew. Sympathy also to all his extended family. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time. May Matthew's gentle soul rest now in heavenly peace.”

And: “My sincere condolences to u Caroline & Family at this v sad time. May Matt rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest condolences to Caroline and family and all the Bells on the passing of Matt may he Rest In Peace.”

And another added: “Sincere Condolences to Caroline and all the family on sad passing of Matt. May he rest in eternal peace.”

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