Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, March 6 2026

Brian Devlin

The death has occurred of Brian Devlin, Dromore, Tyrone / Naas, Kildare.

Devlin Brian, Inverness, Scotland formerly of Rosemarkie, Inverness.

Died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5 2026 in the loving embrace of his family.

Beloved husband of Margaret. Treasured son of Pauline (née Murphy) and the late Tony, cherished nephew of Tom Murphy.

Funeral arrangements to follow and will be posted here. The family would appreciate privacy at this sad time.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, mother, uncle, cousins and entire family circle and friends.

Our Lady pray for him.

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Jim Gordon

The death has occurred of Jim Gordon, Naas, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Naas General Hospital.

Beloved husband of Louise and loving dad of Richard, Eric and Noelle.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, grandson Deacon, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (W91CD0K) on Sunday 8th March from 1pm to 3pm.

Funeral on Monday March 9 with Requiem Mass at 10am at the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by burial at St Corban’s Cemetery.

To leave a message of condolence for Jim’s family, please click on the Condolences button below.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

Maura Redmond (née Fingleton)

The death has occurred of Maura Redmond (née Fingleton), Moatfield, Athy, Kildare.

Maura Redmond, (née Fingleton), Moatfield, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy.

Predeceased by her husband Denis, her parents Jimmy and Molly and son-in-law Sham.

Maura will be sadly missed by her son and daughters Mag (Mick), Caroline (John), Kieran (Sandra), Jackie (Vincent), her grandchildren A.J., Nikita, Michael, Adam, Ciara, Ashleigh, Lisa, Cody, Ross, Ryan and Abbie, great grandchildren, brothers Seamie and Mick (Annie), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Maura will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, (R14 NX80) on Sunday March 8, 2026 from 4pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm.

Arriving at St. Ita’s Church, Kilmead for 11am Requiem Mass on Monday March 9, 2026, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Thompson Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live web cam interruptions or issues.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/kilmead-webcam/

Ethel Carruthers (née Duffy)

The death has occurred of Ethel Carruthers (née Duffy), Kilteel, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin

Kilteel, Kildare, and formerly of Crumlin and Rathcoole, Dublin.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St. James’ Hospital.

Beloved wife of Derek and loving mam of Ciarán, Sandra, Declan and Conor.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Barney and Molly and her siblings Betty, Maureen, Greta, Breda, Brigid, Paddy, Luke and Kevin.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Liam, Siobhán, Dani, Seán, Niamh, Jake, Hollie, Jack, Noah and Erin and Liam’s wife Brittany, daughters-in-law Tess, Mandy and Rhonda, son-in-law Eric, brothers Bill, Bernard and Martin, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (W91CD0K) on Saturday March 7 from 1pm to 3pm. Funeral on Monday March 9 with Requiem Mass at 10am at the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilteel followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 12:30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to The Irish Cancer Society.

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Webstream

Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-conception

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Thomas J Freeman

The death has occurred of Thomas J FREEMAN, Naas, Kildare / Lucan, Dublin.

Freeman (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Esker, Lucan, Co. Dublin) - March 4, 2026, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, at Craddock House Nursing Home.

Thomas J, beloved husband of the late Linda and dear father of Thomas and Hazel-Lynn; Sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, son-in-law Chris, daughter-in-law Geraldine, sister-in-law Nancy, grandchildren Evan, Jordan, Kaytlyn, Christopher and Eamonn, cousins Maureen, Nuala, Stephen and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours especially Emmett, and friends especially Jim, Nellie and John.

Reposing on Friday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71.

Removal on Saturday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to The KWWSPCA. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

“May He Rest In Peace”

Michael (Daffer) Kelly

The death has occurred of Michael (Daffer) Kelly, Lourdesville, Kildare Town, Kildare.

Michael (Daffer) Kelly, Lourdesville, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, March 5 2026, in the wonderful care of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Marcella. Michael will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Michael Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 4pm on Sunday (March 8) concluding with prayers at 6pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors to St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town, on Monday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. Michael's funeral mass will be live streamed through the webstream link below.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired through the link below to "Kildare Town Community First Responders".

Kildare Town Community First Responders: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jnf7nd-kildare-town-community-first-responders

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

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church

Betty O'Brien (née Phelan)

The death has occurred of Betty O'Brien (née Phelan), Barkersford, Athy, Kildare, R14 VX51 / Laois. Formerly of Dunbrin, Barrowhouse, Co. Laois.

Predeceased by her parents, husband Phil and brother Michael. Betty died on Thursday March 5, 2026 in the care of Farnogue Nursing Home, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family.

Much loved mother to Anne, John, Helen and Niall.

Deeply regretted by her family, sons-in-law John and Tom and daughters-in-law Dolores and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Aisling, Luke, Jack, Lucy and Jane , nieces and nephews Tom, Kevin, Seamus and Maggie, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home, Barkersford, Athy (R14 VX51) on Friday afternoon (March 6) from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm.

Removal on Saturday morning (March 7) 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.

House private on Saturday morning please.