RIP: Tributes paid to a Kildare lady remembered as 'a lovely woman'
Geraldine (Ger) McCann (née Chambers), Malone Place, Athy, Kildare passed on September 27 2026
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to an Athy, Co Kildare lady who has been fondly remembered as “a lovely woman” and a “great neighbour.”
Geraldine (Ger) McCann (née Chambers) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Geraldine is predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary (Ciss), brothers Harry, Willie, Declan, Robert and Donal.
She is sadly missed by her loving husband Donal and her son Richard (Richie), brothers and sisters Kathleen, Mary, Josie, David, Kenneth, Brendan, Ashling, Jacinta and Damien, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Geraldine will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday September 28 from 4pm until removal at 6.15pm to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, Co. Kildare for reception prayers at 6.30pm. The Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday September 29, 2026 at 11am.
The burial will take place afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery.
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Tributes paid to Geraldine on RIP.ie include the following: “Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. She was a lovely woman, great neighbour and will be sadly missed by all.”
And: “Thinking of you all at this sad time. Geraldine was a lovely kind and caring person. Deepest Sympathy to her husband and son and all her family. May your beloved Geraldine rest in Peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “Sincere condolences to Donal and Richie and the Chambers family on the sad passing of Geraldine. May she rest in peace.”
And another added: “Our thoughts are with you Richie, sincere condolences to you and your family.”