Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, May 21 2025

John Gleeson

The death has occurred of John Gleeson, Celbridge, Kildare / Thurles, Tipperary.

Gleeson, John (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary) May 19th., 2025, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff at Mater Private Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Jackie (née Bracken) and adored father of Suzie, Mark and Alicia and a cherished grandad of Cillian, Cían, Caelan, Luke and Max.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Michael.

Deeply missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Mark and Kavan, daughter-in-law Meghan, brothers Brian, Brendan, Dermot and Ken, sisters Mairéad, Valerie, Barbara and Helen, best friend Gerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge on Thursday evening from 5 pm (May 22nd) with removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving at 7 pm.

Funeral on Friday morning (May 23rd) after 10 o’clock Mass to Donacomper Cemetery. John’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

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Brigid (Bridge) Logan (née Kealy)

The death has occurred of Brigid (Bridge) Logan (née Kealy), Curryhills, Prosperous, Kildare.

Logan (née Kealy), Brigid (Bridge), Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, May 18th 2025, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of The I.C.U. Unit, Beacon Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy, grandmother of the late Dan and sister of the late Mai and Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Pauline, Siobhan, Rosemary and Catriona (Kate), sons-in-law, sister Phil, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and all those in the Pitch and Putt Community.

May Brigid Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Thursday at 11:30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Prosperous for 12 noon funeral mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous.

Family flowers only please.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Funeral Service: https://prosperousparish.net/webcam

David Madden

The death has occurred of David Madden, Hilltop House, Carrickbanagher, Drumfin, Sligo / Kill, Kildare.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of David Madden, beloved husband of Jane and devoted father of Riona and Lucia.

David was a passionate biker, a gifted poet, and a talented artist. More than that, he was a loyal friend and man who offered kindness and strength to many during their hardest times.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and daughters, by his family, and by his dear friends and colleagues.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) on Thursday 22nd May from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.

A Celebration of David’s Life will take place at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home on Friday 23rd May at 11:00am followed by Cremation.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Rape Crisis Centre, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

Make a Donation

‘I hear the wind blow

As if it was alive

Careless and free’.

David Madden, 2022.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/david-madden/

Make a donation: https://srcc.ie/donate/

Thomas (Tom) Malone

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Malone, Halverstown, Caragh, Kildare, W91 ERF9.

Malone, Thomas (Tom), Halverstown, Caragh, Co. Kildare, May 20th 2025, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence and Mary, brothers Paddy and John, sister Kathleen, sister-in-law Elizabeth, brother-in-law Jimmy, nephews Declan and James and grandson Ciaráin.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, children Deirdre (Power), David, Larry, Finbarr and Conor, daughters-in-law Mary, Annmarie, Margo and Claire, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Mary and Betty, brothers Fr. Larry and Vincent, brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Tom Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence Eircode (W91ERF9) on Thursday from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Friday at approx. 10am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Caragh for 10:30am funeral mass, followed by burial in Caragh Cemetery.  

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream: https://caraghparish.net/webcam

Pamela McCoy (née Cullen-Weekes)

The death has occurred of

Pamela MCCOY (née Cullen-Weekes), Rochford Crescent, Bakers Walk, Kilcock, Kildare

Peacefully, in the loving care of all staff at The Hermitage Clinic, Lucan.

Pamela, beloved wife and best friend of Neil and loving mother of Ben, Maria and Jessica.

Sadly missed by her loving family, Dad Les and Anne, Mam Marian and Seamus, sisters Gemma, Hannah and Cassie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at William Ryan & Son's Funeral Home (W23XC90), Church St., Kilcock on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass at 12noon on Friday in St. Coca's Church, Kilcock followed by burial in St. Joseph's cemetery, Kilcock.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Funeral Service: https://www.kilcockandnewtownparish.ie/webcam/

Donations to The Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PN42829471/donate.html