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RIP to the late Tom O'Connell, Clare Broe and Jackie Fitzsimons
The death has occurred of Clare BROE (née Scully)
Naas, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Broe (nee Scully) (Naas and formerly of Portlaoise) – Jan 14, 2023, (peacefully), at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, Clare, beloved wife of the late Eddie and dear mother of Teresa, Barry, Ciara and Rita; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers Louis and Joe, sisters Agnes, Bernie and Gabrielle, sons-in-law Jim, Magnus and John, daughter-in-law Olga, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Patrick, David, Christopher and Andy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis”
The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Dolan
Chapel Lane, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / Moone, Kildare
Edward (Eddie) Dolan : 14th January, 2023
Chapel Lane, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Formerly of Moone, Co. Kildare & London/Surrey
Peacefully at home in the care of his daughter, Shirley and son-in-law Mario.
Predeceased by his loving wife Rita. Eddie will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Shirley, son Gerald, son-in-law Mario, grandchildren Luca, Lorcán, and Inés, brother and sisters, brother and sister in-laws, extended family abroad, friends and neighbours.
MAY EDDIE REST IN PEACE
Family flowers only please, if you would like to make a donation to The Irish Cancer Society this would be most welcome.
Irish Cancer Society
Please use the online condolence link below to offer the family your sympathies and share memories of Eddie.
Funeral Arrangements Later
The death has occurred of John (Jackie) Fitzsimons
Assumpta Villas, Kildare Town, Kildare
Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Lourdesville Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Reunited with his only brother and granddaughter in heaven.
Will be forever missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Jackie rest in peace.
Reposing at McWey's funeral home, Abbeyview, Kildare town, from 4pm on Monday with Rosary at 7pm. Reposing on Tuesday from 1.30pm with removal by Glennons Funeral Directors at 2.45pm, to arrive at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin, for cremation service at 4pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland: https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/.
The death has occurred of Tom O'Connell
Kennycourt, Kilcullen, Kildare
Tom O'Connell, Kennycourt, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, January 12th 2023, suddenly, at his residence. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughter Patricia, sons Thomas, Seamus (James), David, Liam and Brendan, daughters-in-law, Annmarie, Sari, Susan, Caroline and Kendall, grandchildren, Rheanne, Sarafina, Brian, Sinead, Seán, Aishling, Jack, Erika, Miguel and Deirdre, great-grandchildren Mya, Elise, Charlie and Harley, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May Tom Rest In Peace
Reposing at Doyle's funeral home, Ballymount (Eircode W91 RX37) on Tuesday, 17th January, from 4.00pm to 8.00pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning, 18th January, to The Church of The Scared Heart & St Brigid, Kilcullen, arriving for 11.00am requiem Mass which may be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen. Funeral afterwards to Gormanstown Cemetery, via Kennycourt. House private on Wednesday morning, please. Those who would like to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so in the condolence section below.
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Berns
Rathcoffey, Donadea, Kildare
Berns, Thomas, (Tommy), Rathcoffey, Donadea, and formely of Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, January 14th 2023, peacefully in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family, predeceased by his son John, dearly missed by his loving wife Helen, sons Niall, Christopher, Tomás and Ronan, daughter Elaine, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, sister-in-law, extended family and friends.
Rest In Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later
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