RIP: Tributes paid to 'a great character and absolute gentleman' from Kildare

Tributes have been paid to “a great character and absolute gentleman” from Kildare.

Barney Stokes - French Furze Road, Kildare Town, Kildare - ex CPL Irish Army, The Curragh Camp, passed on Tuesday, August 4 2026.

Barney is predeceased by his son Gavin and his granddaughter Jasmine.He is sadly missed by his loving children Edel, Yvonne, Shirley, Stephen, Seamus and Ciara, and their partners, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters in law, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Barney rest in peace

Barney will be reposing at his daughter Yvonne's home in Bishopsland (R51 AK31) from 3pm on Thursday concluding with Rosary at 7pm.The removal will take place by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town for requiem mass at 11am.

The burial will take place afterwards in St. Conleth's cemetery, Kildare Town.

Barney's funeral mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed through the webstream link 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://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church

Tributes paid to Barney on RIP.ie include the following: “Sincere condolences to the entire Stokes family on the death of Barney. A sound man, a great character and an absolute gentleman, may Barney now rest in eternal peace reunited with his loved ones gone before him.”

And: “Condolences to ciara an all family on passing of Barney fly high with the angels.”

While another mourner wrote: “We were so sorry to hear of Barney's passing. He will be remembered fondly, and our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.”

And another added: “Edel, Yvonne, Shirley, Stephen, Seamus and Ciara sending you all my condolences at the passing of your Dad. May Barney's soul rest in eternal peace.”