RIP: Kildare man remembered as a 'lovely man' and a 'true gentleman'
Christopher (Christy) Higgins, Blackhill, Kill, Co Kildare passed on September 12 2026
A Kill, Co Kildare man who passed recently has been fondly remembered as a “lovely man” and a “true gentleman.”
Christopher (Christy) Higgins, Blackhill, Kill, Co Kildare passed on September 12 2026.
Christy passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.
He is predeceased by his parents Christy & Mary, brother Morgan, mother-in-law Marie and father-in-law Brendan.
Christy is sadly missed by his heartbroken loving wife Siobhan, his beloved children Jamie, Barry, Jack and daughter Aoife, their partners Caitríona and Delfin his sisters Mary, Brenda and Antoinette, brothers Michael and Trevor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives and friends.
Siobhan and family would like to thank the dedicated medical team of consultants, doctors, nurses and carers who looked after Christy so well.
May Christy Rest In Peace.
Christy will be reposing at Wellbrook Funeral Directors, Allenwood, (W91V88V) Friday September 18 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm.
The removal will take place on Saturday September 19 to arrive at St. Bridget's Church, Kill, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial at Straffan Cemetery, Straffan, Co Kildare.
Tributes paid to Christy on RIP.ie include: “Thinking of you all at this very sad time may Christopher rest in peace he was a lovely man. Deepest condolences to his wife and family and his brothers and sisters.”
And: “It was very sad to hear of Christopher's passing, I have many memories of him throughout the years. He was a true gentleman to me and my family over the years. A kind soul. Sympathies to all of Christopher's family and friends. May he rest in peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “Our sincere condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace, and may God give his loved ones strength and comfort during this difficult time.”
And another added: “Our sincere condolences to Mary and the Higgins family and friends.Thinking of you all at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.May Christy Rest in Peace.”