RIP: Tributes paid to a 'wonderful dad' and 'dearest husband' from Kildare

Tony White, Roseberry, Newbridge, Kildare passed on May 7 2026

Tributes have been paid to a Kildare man who passed this week who has been fondly remembered as a “wonderful dad” and “dearest husband.”

Tony White – Roseberry, Newbridge, Co Kildare – passed peacefully on May 7 2026 in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Tony is predeceased by his mother and father Betty and Tom.

He is sadly missed by his loving wife Violet, daughters Yvonne, Claire, Diana and Nicola, sons-in-law Ronan, Ray, Fergal and Derek, his 14 adored grandchildren, his devoted sisters Mary, Ann, Phil and Patsy, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Tony rest in peace.

Tony will be reposing at his residence W12E138 Roseberry, Newbridge on Sunday from 4pm with Prayers at 7pm. (House private at all other times please).

The removal will take place on Monday afternoon at 12.30pm to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 1pm Mass.

Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Funeral afterwards to Barrettstown Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Tributes paid to Tony on RIP.ie this week include: “We extend our sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of your wonderful Dad, and dearest husband to your mum. A gentleman to all who had the pleasure of meeting him. May he watch over ye all and let the memories of good times help through the difficult times, may his gentle kind soul rest in peace.”

And: “Sincere Condolences to Violet, Yvonne, Claire, Diana, Nicola and extended family on the passing of Tony. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Tony rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Tony was a sincere gentleman and was always so lovely to talk to during my time at Pfizer. Rest in peace Tony.”

And another added: “Sincere condolences to family and friends. A gentleman. May Tony rest in peace.”