Kildare Death Notices for Thursday, April 18, 2024

The death has occurred of Cecilia Conway (née McGee)

Nicholastown, Kilcullen, Kildare (Eircode R56 E262).

Died on April 17, 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Peamount Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Matt.

Deeply regretted by her loving brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

May Cecilia Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence on Friday, April 19, from 3pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal from there on Saturday, April 20, to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen, arriving for 11am funeral Mass which may be viewed on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen and burial afterwards in New Abbey Cemetery, Kilcullen.

The death has occurred of Dorothy (Dolly) Fleming (née Hurley)

Lakelands, Naas, Kildare.

Peacefully, at Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Patrick (Paddy) and loving mam of Sandra, Ron, Mark and Kim.

Dorothy will be very sadly missed by her loving husband and children, grandchildren Alva and her husband Andy, Adam and his partner Áine, Abby, Maegen, Daisy, Georgia and Noah, great-grandchildren Jacob and Evan, daughters-in-law Jandy and Ann, son-in-law Chris, sister Phyllis, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

"May her gentle soul rest in peace."

Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91 CD0K) on Friday, April 19, from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral on Saturday, April 20, with Requiem Mass at 11am in The Church of The Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, followed by a private cremation. 

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland: https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Higgins

Castlebrowne, Clane, Kildare.

April 16, 2024, suddenly at Naas General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Mary and brother John.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ber, sisters Liz, Mary, Sal and Brig, brother Lar, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

House strictly private, please.

Funeral Arrangements will be updated at a later date.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 86 8230.

The death has occurred of Baby Finn Paul O'Rourke

Rathangan, Kildare.

Baby Finn Paul O'Rourke, treasured and cherished son of Laura and Paul, was born on April 12, 2024 and fell asleep in his Mammy's arms on April 16, 2024, under the tender care of the staff at the National Maternity Hospital.

Baby Finn was with us for just a very short time and amazed everyone by his braveness and resolute determination.

Finn will be eternally missed and forever remembered by his Parents Laura and Paul, Grandparents Brenda, Geraldine and Joe, his Godparents Alison, Joseph, Simone, Michelle, and Ciara, his little dogs Benny and Alfie, and his Great Uncle Gerard.

Finn's precious gentle spirit has gone on to be with his sister Lauri Ann in that much better place. 

The meaning of Finn's name is "Blessed".

For now and forever more, we his loving parents have hearts full of blessings gifted to us by our beautiful boy Finn.

We consider ourselves blessed to have the privilege of being Finn's Mammy and Daddy. 

We would like to thank the kind nurses, doctors and staff of the N.I.C.U in The National Maternity Hospital, who showed Finn such love and compassion while in their care.

We are also very grateful to Féileacáin, the Laura Lynn Foundation, the palliative care team, the bereavement team, along with the chaplains of the National Maternity Hospital for all their support through this incredibly difficult journey. 

Rest in Peace.

Private family service and cremation will take place on April 19 at 10.30am in The Angels Chapel of Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross.

We would also be very grateful if you could light a candle in honour of our baby boy Finn.

Donations, if desired, can be made to the above charities.