Kildare Death Notices for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
RIP
The death has occurred of Marie Breslin
Celbridge, Kildare / Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Dublin
September 5, 2026, (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved mother of Dermot, Eimear, Orlagh, Edmund and the late Conrad.
Sadly, missed by her family, her adored grandchildren, her sister Anne, brother Seamus and her extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her brother Tom and sister Patricia.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.
Reposing at home 6 The Park, Oldtown Mill, Celbridge (W23 V827) on Tuesday (September 8) evening from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday (September 9) morning to Terenure College Church, arriving for 10.30 a.m.
Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rockbrook, Rathfarnham.
Funeral Service: https://carmelites.ie/terenure-college-live-webcam/
The death has occurred of Bill Finlay
The Downings, Prosperous, Kildare / Dublin
September 4, 2026, suddenly at home.
Beloved husband of the late Bridie and brother of the late Paddy and Breda.
Deeply regretted by his loving sister Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Bill Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Friday, (September 11) from 6pm to 9pm.
Removal from Oliver Reilly Funeral Home on Saturday (September 12) to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for a Celebration of Life service at 10am.
Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the ‘Condolences’ section on RIP.ie.
The Celebration of Life Service can be viewed live here: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accepts no responsibility for any webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Kildare Animal Foundation by clicking on the following link: https://animalfoundation.ie/get-involved/
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868 230.
The death has occurred of Phyllis Fitzgerald (née Cronin)
Woodside Park, Naas, Kildare
September 6, 2026
Peacefully, in the tender care of the amazing staff of Willowbrook Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Kathleen, brothers and sisters, and her wonderful daughter-in-law Sinéad.
Phyllis will be forever missed by her sisters Kathleen and Chrissie and brother Tony.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her beloved husband Pat, sons Alan, Patrick and Brian, daughter Linda and her adored grandchildren Darren, Lauren, Chloe, Emma, Patrick, Eve and Kate, son-in-law Chris, Patrick’s fiancée Carole and Brians partner Holly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a wide circle of friends, especially her close friend Irene.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, County Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Tuesday, September 8, from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6.30pm.
Phyllis’ Funeral Cortège will leave her house at Woodside Park at 9.30am on Wednesday, September 9, for Requiem Mass at 10am at the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas, followed by burial at St Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, in lieu, to Dementia Ireland, there will be a donation box in the Church.
To leave a message of condolence for Phyllis’ family, please click on the ‘Condolences’ button on RIP.ie.
Funeral Service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
The death has occurred of Samantha ‘Sam’ McLaren
Rathangan, Kildare / Mulhuddart, Dublin
September 4, 2026, tragically.
Adored and loved mammy of Ben, Sebastian and Daisy, much-loved partner of Seán, cherished daughter of Ray and Katie and precious sister of Jennifer, Mark, Amy, Gemma and Jade and wonderful auntie of Zach, Annabelle, Harry, Jack, Kyle, Katie, Khloe, Gracie, Penny, Bump, Ava, Lacey and Bella, and her furry companion Barry the Bichon.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, partner, mother, father, sisters, brother, father-in-law Martin and partner Sandra, brothers-in-law Ciarán, Mark C, Andrew, Ryan, Steven, Karl and David, sister-in-law Alison, aunts Julia, Christine, Angela, Rose, Bernie, Lorraine, Sylvia and Elizabeth uncles Johnny, Stephen, Michael, and Brian cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her parents residence on Wednesday evening (September 9) between 5pm and 7pm.
Removal on Thursday morning (September 10) to St Patrick’s Church, Corduff arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery.
Sam’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only): https://www.churchservices.tv/corduffparish