Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, May 5 2026

Margaret (Maureen) Hall (née O'Connor)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Maureen) HALL (née O'Connor), Newbridge, Kildare / Doonaha, Clare.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Maureen Hall, late of Newbridge, Kildare

and formerly of Doonaha, Co. Clare.

Maureen passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the kind and gentle care of the team in Willowbrook Nursing Home Newbridge.

In memory of Maureen’s favourite colour, please feel free to wear something Red.

You remain forever in our hearts.

Rest in Peace

A ceremony of celebration of Maureen’s life will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium,

Ballymount Road, Dublin, D24 K1CY on Wednesday May 6 at 12.00pm.

All Welcome.

Maureen's celebration ceremony can be viewed live on : https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

No flowers please

Donations, if desired to : Irish Cancer Society

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Margaret (Maureen) HALL (née O'Connor): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MM73268056/donate.html

Jane (Sarah) Byrne (née Carolan)

The death has occurred of Jane (Sarah) Byrne (née Carolan), Levitstown, Athy, Kildare.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Sarah Carolan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Eamon, children Úna, Teresa, Lily, Frank and Carmel, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Monday evening (May 4) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal at 10.30am on Tuesday morning (May 5) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie.

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

House private please.

Bryn Hooper

The death has occurred of Bryn Hooper, Farrenberg Glebe, Kildare Town, Kildare.

Formerly of Southampton, U.K.

Peacefully in the care of St. Brigids Hospice, The Curragh with his family by his side.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Betty, extended family at home and abroad, neighbours and friends.

May Bryn Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Wednesday (May 6) concluding with Prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at The Carmelites Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Cremation afterwards at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Tallaght at 1:30pm.

Bryn's Funeral Mass and Cremation Service will be live-streamed through the webstream links below.

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

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Jack Kavanagh

The death has occurred of Jack Kavanagh, Naas, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff at Hazel Hall Nursing Home, Clane. Predeceased by his loving son Paul and siblings Margaret and Tommy.

Beloved husband to Sheila and loving dad of Mary.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, granddaughter Sadie, son-in-law John, brother Pat, sister Breda, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91CD0K) on Wednesday May 6 from 5pm to 7pm. A celebration of Jack's life will take place on Thursday (7th May) at 3pm in The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the staff of Hazel Hall Nursing Home. (Donation box will be at the crematorium)

To leave a message of condolence for Jack’s family, please click on the Condolences button below.

Funeral service: https://mcn.live/Camera/newslands-cross-cemetery-crematorium

Christopher Kelly

The death has occurred of Christopher Kelly, Clonmullion, Athy, Kildare.

Christopher Kelly, Clonmullion, Athy, Co Kildare passed away tragically in Australia on April 17 2026.

Predeceased by his grandparents Edward and Christina Doyle. He will be sadly missed by his partner Cheyne, mother Christina and her partner Paddy, brother Paul (Lyndsey and her daughter Lara), daughters and son Courtney, C.J. and Layla and their mother Lisa, grandchildren Brendan and Orán, son-in-law Brendan, aunts, uncles, niece Tiffany, extended family, friends and work colleagues.

Christopher will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday May 4 from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal from his home at 10.40am on Wednesday, May 6 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

House Private Please.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Thompson Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live web cam interruptions or issues.

Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/webcam/

Donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Christopher Kelly: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CK50807373/donate.html

Edward (Eamonn) Murphy

The death has occurred of Edward (Eamonn) Murphy, Pairc Bride, Athy, Kildare.

Edward (Eamonn) Murphy, Pairc Bride, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2 2026 in the care of the staff St. Bridget’s Hospice, The Curragh.

Predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth, sisters and brothers Kathleen, Nancy, Lil, John and Paddy. Eamonn will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Eamonn and Andrew, grandchildren Aoife, Niamh, Craig, Eamonn and Christina, daughters-in-law Marie and Loriane, sister-in-law Maura, nephews, nieces and extended family.

Eamonn will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Tuesday, May 5 2026 from 5pm until 7pm. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 3pm in Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins (R14 NX80), Athy, Co. Kildare.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Edward (Eamonn) Murphy: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/EE53121634/donate.html

Mark Sedgwick

The death has occurred of Mark Sedgwick, Celbridge, Kildare / Dalkey, Dublin.

SEDGWICK, Mark (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dalkey, Co. Dublin).

Passed away peacefully on May 2 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of Rosemary and much loved dad of Paul, Gavin and Eoin. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and sons, daughters-in-law Lorna, Grainne, and Kae, granddaughters Noa and Aoife, sister Nicola, brother Gerald, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours.

Forever in our hearts

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Rd, Celbridge on Friday evening (May 8) between 5pm and 7pm.

A service to celebrate Mark’s life will be held in Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) on Saturday afternoon (May 9) at 2.30pm. This can be viewed (live only) by following the link below.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society

Funeral service: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Mark Sedgwick: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MS79684774/donate.html

Thomas (Sonny) Watkins

The death has occurred of Thomas (Sonny) Watkinsc, Straffan, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare.

WATKINS, Thomas (Sonny) (Straﬀan, Co. Kildare and formerly of Leixlip, Co. Kildare) May 2 2026, at Naas Hospital.

Beloved and loving husband of Gwen (née Cobbe), much-loved father of Lorna and Alison, grandad of Ruby and Molly; brother of John, Ernest, Mary and the late Lottie and Philip.

Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Mark, Pete and Mark, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Removal to Straﬀan Church of Ireland on Wednesday (May 6) arriving for Funeral Service at 12 noon followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Tom’s Funeral Service may be viewed online by following the link below.

Family ﬂowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

At rest.

Funeral service: https://www.churchmedia.tv/straffon-church-of-ireland

Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Thomas (Sonny) Watkins: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TS52946669/donate.html

Brian Wynne

The death has occurred of Brian Wynne, Knockaulin, Leixlip, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare / Mullingar, Westmeath / Dublin.

Wynne, Brian, Knockaulin, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and former Managing Director of Record Services and band member of Route 66.

May 1 2026, peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved brother of the late Nuala and Annette. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Terry, children Keith, Karen and Conor, daughters-in-law Samantha and Lana , son-in-law Sunny, grandchildren Sophia, Daniel and Tadhg, brother Donal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

May Brian Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday (May 5) from 4-7pm, with evening prayers at 6pm.

Removal by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning (May 6) at 9.30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.

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

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Kidney Association via the "DONATE" section below.

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

Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/

Donations to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Brian Wynne: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BW24580988/donate.html