Kildare Death Notices for August 26 to August 28, 2023

The death has occurred of Lorcán O'Rourke

Moorefield Park, Newbridge, Kildare.

August 26, 2023. ​​​​

Lorcán passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff in the Lynn Ward, Tallaght University Hospital, after a long illness borne with great dignity.

Predeceased by his son Ciarán and his brother Brian.

Beloved husband of Phil (née Brereton) and loving father of Aoife and Enda, and doting Grandad to Donal, Bláthnaid, Tess and Clodagh.  

Lorcán will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his adoring family, brothers Fr Caoimhín SJ, Fran, Ger and Seán, sisters Mary and Anne, daughter-in-law Éadaoin and her sons Cillian and Dáire, Aoife’s partner Dave, daughter-in law-Catherine, brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and a large circle of friends in the local community, Kildare GAA, Moorefield GAA club, Croke Park and Irish Handball. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 

Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. 

Donations box in church or donate online:  

https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

The death has occurred of Eileen Tuohy

Dublin / Athy, Kildare.

Died peacefully in St Francis Hospice, Dublin 15. 

Predeceased by her sister Mary and brother Fr. Tom S.M.     

Sadly missed by her nephew Hugh, niece Anna, cousins, relatives and friends. 

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Tuesday morning (August 29) from 11am.

Removal at 1.30pm on Tuesday afternoon to arrive at St Michael's Parish Church, Athy, for Requiem Mass at 2pm, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie/

Burial afterwards to St Michael's New Cemetery, Athy. 

No flowers please. 

Donations,in lieu, to St Francis Hospice, D15. 

The death has occurred of John Joe Connolly

3 Kilgarve Park, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Galway / Naas, Kildare.

Formerly of Barretstown, Naas, County Kildare. 

John Joe passed away unexpectedly, in the loving care of Portiuncula Hospital. 

Predeceased by his loving wife Mona, brothers Sonny, Paul and Tommy and grandson Daithí.  

Sadly missed and forever loved by his daughters Caroline (Donelan), Pamela (Deasy), sons Shane and David, grandchildren Nathan, Evan, Leona, Ben, Zara, Ella, Tori, Matthew, Daniel, James, Emma, Nicole and J.J., sons in law Niall and Joe, daughters in law Mary and Lorraine, sisters Lil, Rita, Maureen, Carmel, Kathleen and Martha, brother Michael, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his home (H53 E9E2) on Sunday, August 27, from 5pm to 7pm. 

Private removal on Monday to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Creagh for Requiem Mass at 11am. 

Burial afterwards in Creagh Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Fitzpatrick (née Reilly)

Maynooth, Kildare / Drumnalara, Cavan.

August 26, 2023, passed peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, surrounded by her loving family, pre-deceased by her loving husband Danny, son Eugene, son-in-law James and brother Hughie.

Deeply regretted by her loving children Geraldine, Tina, Catherine, Donal and Bernie, sons-in-law Stephen, Gerard and Kevin, daughter-in-law Alison, grandchildren Andy, Mark, Philip, Daniel, Conor, Lisa, Ciaran, Dean, Rhys, Amy and Charlie, brothers Danny and Charlie, sister Kathleen, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. 

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence on Monday from 3pm to 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal from her residence on Tuesday at approx. 11am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 11.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.

Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below. 

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/.

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

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory Mary to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland by clicking on the following link: https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/.

House strictly private on Tuesday morning, please.

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

The death has occurred of Mary Gray (née Brennan)

Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois.

Formerly of Newtown, Bert, Athy. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the loving care of the staff in Our Lady's Ward, St Vincent's Hospital, Athy. 

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Esther, Joan, Agnes, Christine and Rose, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. House private please.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Monday evening (August 28) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. 

Removal on Tuesday morning to arrive at St Mary's Church, Barrowhouse for Requiem Mass at 11am. 

Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Tom Silke

Athy, Kildare / Ballinasloe, Galway / Custume Barracks, Athlone, Westmeath.

Peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Retired Defence Forces.

Sadly missed by his comrades and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Requiem Mass in S.S. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Tuesday (August 29, 2023) at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the Memorial Garden, Coosan Cemetery.

For those who wish to live stream Tom's Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Tuesday at 12 noon: https://www.churchservices.tv/athlone.

The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Due to increases in viruses and vulnerability of family members, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.