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RIP to the late Ann Blain (née Anderson), Seamus Byrne and Angela Loughrey.
Blain, Ann, (nee Anderson, born in Newbridge, Co. Kildare), died peacefully on January 10, 2023, aged 94.
Dearly beloved wife of the late James Blain, together for 57 years.
Loving mother of Paul, Andrew and Christopher and Gran to her three grandsons, Alexander, Oliver, and Jonathan.
Dear sister to Paddy Anderson and aunt to many nephews and nieces both in Ireland and the UK. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral at Christ the Prince of Peace Church in Weybridge, Surrey on Friday, February 17, at midday, followed by burial in Weybridge Cemetery and a celebration of her life.
Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Seamus Byrne
'Woodview', Gracefield, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Husband of the late Mary (Julian) and brother of the late Joan, Anna, Michael and Eamon.
Deeply regretted by his loving son John, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Cora and Áine, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Friday evening (January 20) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 10am.
Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Michael Ivers
Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Kildare
Peacefully in Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, January 18, 2023.
Predeceased by his loving parents Dick & Betty. Sadly missed by his sister Joan, brother Richard, brother-in-law Steve, nephews Martin & Brendan, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Michael Rest In Peace
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 5pm with prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 10am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 10.30am Mass.
Mass will be live streamed on St. Brigid’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/
Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for 1pm and the service in the crematorium will be live streamed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
The death has occurred of Angela Loughrey
Kent, England and formerly of Cadamstown, Kildare
Angela Loughrey (Gravesend, Kent, England and formerly of Cadamstown, Kildare), passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022.
Beloved aunty, deeply loved and missed by all her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Angela's funeral Mass will take place on January 20, 2023, at 11am in St John the Evangelist Church, Gravesend, Kent.
Angela's funeral Mass can be viewed using the following link https://youtu.be/tkWATdSUf2Y
The death has occurred of Kathleen McGrath (née McEvoy)
Mylerstown, Two Mile House, Naas, Kildare, W91 V6YV / Banbridge, Down
Peacefully, at her home, in the care of her loving family.
Sadly missed by her husband Dominic, sons John and Liam, daughter Joanne, daughters-in-law Carol and Jacqueline, son-in-law Niall, grandchildren Sean, Ciaran, Julie, Paula, Emma, Rebecca, John, David and Anna, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
"May Kathleen Rest In Peace"
Reposing at her home on Thursday.
Funeral on Friday morning with Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Peter's Church, Two Mile House and burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass will be streamed on the link: Two Mile House Webcam.
The death has occurred of John (Seán) McLoughlin
'Peel Hall', Ballitore, Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving sister Helena, niece Mandy, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Thursday evening (January 19) from 7pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning to arrive at The Church of Ss. Mary and Laurence, Crookstown, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass will be live streamed, see link: https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/
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 Dympna Mullen (née Mc Hugh)
Clogheen, Monasterevin, Kildare
Beloved wife of the late John and predeceased by her daughter Jackie.
Much loved mother of Brendan, Sharon, Kieran, David and Dympna.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, grand children and great grand children, sisters Teresa and Kathleen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday from 5 to 7pm with rosary recital at 7pm.
Removal on Friday to St Peter & Paul's Church, Monasterevin for 11am requiem mass.
Interment afterwards in St Evins Cemetery, Monasterevin.
House private on Friday please.
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