Tributes paid to Athy, Kildare man remembered as a 'gentle soul'

The community of Athy, Co Kildare is mourning the passing of 'gentle soul', Eugene Donnelly, who passed away at home on June 30 2025.

Eugene, of 54 Clonmullion, Athy, Co Kildare, is deeply regretted by his loving wife Tricia, children Keith and Amy, brothers, sisters, Amy's partner Jimmy, Keith's partner Pamela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Mia, Cian, Grace, Ivory, Juniper and Abigail, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

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Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Thursday evening (July 3) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from his residence (R14 EP04) at 10.30am on Friday morning (July 4) 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 Old Cemetery, Athy.

Tributes paid to Eugene on RIP.ie this week included: “Deepest sympathy to Michelle on the untimely death of your dear brother Eugene. He was a gentle soul & very kind to all those he looked after in SVH (St Vincent's Hospital). Sympathy also to his wife & family may he rest in peace.”

And: “Sincere sympathy to all Eugene's family at this sad & difficult time for you all. It was always a pleasure to work with Eugene in SVH. May he now rest in peace & enjoy eternal happiness.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest sympathy to Eugene's family - his siblings and all those who loved and mourn him. Thinking of you all during these sad days ahead. May Eugene's kind soul now rest in heavenly peace.”

And another added: “To all of Eugene's family so very sorry for your sad loss great memories of him when we lived in Clonmullion may he rest in peace.”