Tributes paid to 'a character and a gentleman' from Kildare

Tributes have been paid to 'a character and a gentleman' from St Patrick's Park, Kill, Co Kildare.

Anthony (Tony) McDonald – formerly Artisan Cottages, Newbridge Road, Naas, Co Kildare – passed peacefully on September 12 2025, at home.

Husband of the late Patricia (Trish). Tony will be sadly missed by his loving sons Christopher, Peter and David, daughter Caroline, son in law Johnny, grandchildren Carolyn, Joseph, Emma, Sean, Róisín, Molly and Jake, sister Josephine, brothers Christopher and David, brother in law Ed, sister in law Brigid, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Tony Rest In Peace

Reposing at his daughter Caroline's residence, (Eircode W91 KD52) on Wednesday, September 17 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive for requiem mass at 10am in St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, followed by burial at St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.

Tony's Mass will be live streamed through the webstream link below.

Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

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Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.churchmedia.tv/test

Tributes paid to Tony on RIP.ie this week include:

“To Caroline and family, so sorry to hear of the sad passing of your Dad, he will be sadly missed around the village, always had time for a little chat about the old days in The Olddie, may he rest in peace.”

And: “My deepest sympathy to all of the McDonald family on the sad passing of your father Tony. I met Tony several times over the years when passing through Kill when having a little bet & a pint in the Old House. He was a lovely decent man & loved all things Kildare, and he knew his horse racing industry & football inside out as well as always having a good story to tell you. I'll miss his company & may Tony rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “So sorry to hear of the passing of Tony. Lovely man. Always gave us a wave and a big hello in Old house. Can still see him walking to shops with his shopping bag and cane. May he rest in peace.”

And another added: “Our sincere sympathy to Caroline Christopher, David & Peter on the sad passing of Tony. He was a character and a gentleman who will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.”