Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, June 17

The death has occurred of Michael Dunne
Courtwood, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Formerly of Lackagh, Monasterevin. Beloved husband of Sheila and much brother of Kathleen (Byrne). Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers in law, sister in law, niece, nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
May Michael Rest in Peace
Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass in Rath Church on Friday at 12 noon, interment afterwards in St Evin's Cemetery, Monasterevin. Those who wish to leave condolences may do so on the link below or send on in the traditional manner.
he death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry) Clifford
Leixlip Park, Leixlip, Kildare / Inchicore, Dublin
Clifford, Gerard (Gerry), Leixlip Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Tyrconnell Park, Inchicore, Dublin, June 14th 2021, suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, sons Mark, David and Andrew, daughter Julie, daughters-in-law Tracy, Triona and Fiona, adored grandchildren Freya, Haylee, Nathan, Lottie and Alanna, sister Rosemary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Rest In Peace
Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place for Gerry (limited to 50 persons). Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to the current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolence's section below.
Gerry's Funeral Mass can be viewed on Friday morning at 11am by clicking on the following link : https://churchmedia.tv/camera/our-ladys-nativity
Gerry's Committal Service can be viewed on Friday afternoon at approx. 12:40pm by clicking on the following link : https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Gerry's Funeral Cortége will be leaving his residence on Friday morning at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by committal in Newlands Cross Cremation. Those who would like to line the route may do so in a safe and socially distanced manner.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, can be made by clicking on the following link : https://www.goalglobal.org/donate/
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Ltd. Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bernie) Houlihan (née Drewitt)
Mulhuddart, Dublin / Naas, Kildare
HOULIHAN (née Drewitt), Bernadette (Bernie) (Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 and formerly of Sartor Road, Naas and Curragh Camp, Kildare) June 16th, 2021 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Cyril and cherished mother of Anna, Damian, David and Darren. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren David, Colly, Jenny, great-grandchildren Ryan, Dylan, Georgia, Callum, Lucy, MJ and James, son-in-law Charlie, daughters-in-law Robyn and Marion, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed we look forward to celebrating Bernadette’s life with friends and extended family at a later date.
Those who would have liked to attend the funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively leaving a message at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Bernadette’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online on Friday morning June 18th at 10:30am by following this LINK.
Bernadette’s Funeral Cortège is expected to leave her home, on Friday morning (June 18th) at 10am and will then proceed to the Church of The Sacred Heart if Jesus, Huntstown via Huntstown Avenue. Anyone wishing to stand along the route as a mark of respect are asked not to gather in groups and to adhere to all guidelines relating to social distancing and the wearing of face masks.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown.
The death has occurred of William (Bill) LEAHY
Clonsilla, Dublin / Donadea, Kildare / Athea, Limerick
LEAHY (Clonsilla, Dublin and formerly of Ballagh, Donadea, Co. Kildare and Athea, Co. Limerick) June 16th 2021 peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. William (Bill), beloved husband of Mary, dear father of Jim, Ellen, Sandra and Geraldine and a devoted grandfather of Adam, Connor, Emmet and Mia. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Alan, Phillip and Pat, daughter-in-law Tari, sisters Peggy, Liz and Ellen-Ann, sisters-in-law Bridie and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings and to protect our most vulnerable family members and our friends, a private family funeral will take place. If you would like to have attended the funeral, but due to current restrictions you cannot, please leave your personal message by selecting Condolences
below. Those who would have liked to attend William’s funeral Mass in St. Philip’s Church, Mountview; but due to current restrictions cannot, may be viewed by following this LINK on Saturday (19th June 2021) morning at 11am.
