RIP: Tributes paid to 'a pure gentleman' from Kildare


Michael Berry, Prosperous, Kildare passed on September 18 2026
Tributes have been paid to a Prosperous, Kildare man remembered as being “a pure gentleman.”
Michael Berry - Prosperous, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin – passed peacefully on September 18 2026, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, after a short illness bravely borne.
Michael is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Angela, adored children Linda, Amanda, Terence and Anita, sons-in-law Alex, John and Jim, daughter-in-law Catherine, cherished grandchildren Chloe, Charlotte, Shauna, Conor, Adam, Luke, Lorcan and Hugo, siblings, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends.
May Michael's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Michael will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Monday, Sept. 21 from 5pm - 7:30pm.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place for Michael in Newlands Cross Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at approx. 2pm, followed by cremation.
The Celebration of Life can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Michael to the Irish Hospice Foundation via the "donate" section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Donations to Irish Hospice Foundation in Memory of Michael Berry: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MB42236595/donate.html
Tributes paid to Michael on RIP.ie include: “So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. I had the pleasure of his company for many years as he repaired forklifts for the companies I worked for. Michael was brilliant at his trade and a pure gentleman. My sincere condolences to all his extended family. May Michael rest in peace.”
And: “Deepest Sympathies to Anita and the extended Berry family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences Anita, Jim & boys on the passing of your Dad & Grandad. Look after yourselves.”
While another mourner wrote: “Condolences to Anita and the rest of the Berry family on Michael's passing. May he rest in peace.”
And another added: “Condolences to Amanda and John and all the Berry family on the sad passing of Michael.May he rest in peace.”
