RIP: Tributes paid to 'amazing young man' from Kildare
Stephen O'Connor, Grangebeg, Kildare passed on Saturday, June 6 2026
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to an “amazing young man” from Kildare, who passed on Saturday, June 6 2026.
Stephen O'Connor, Grangebeg, Kildare – fomerly of Kiilbracken, Ballybrittas, Laois – passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Stephen is sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Helen and David, sister Rachel, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May Stephen Rest In Peace.
Stephen will be reposing at his residence (eircode R51 HW57) on Tuesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm.
The removal will take place on Wednesday morning arriving Our Lady Of Victories Church, Kildangan (W34 HW99) for Requiem Mass at 11am.
The funeral takes place afterwards to St Brigid's Cemetery Nurney.
House Private on Wednesday Morning, Please.
A special thanks to Aquired Brain Injury Ireland, Muiriosa Foundation and Comfort Keepers.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Tributes paid to Stephen on RIP.ie include: “Helen and Rachel I am so sorry for you on the heartbreaking loss of your son and brother Stephen. There are just no words.. Thinking of you both and all your family with a great sadness in my heart. I had the pleasure of meeting Stephen on a couple of occasions and he was just a beautiful boy, may his gentle soul rest in peace. X”
And: “Stephen you were an amazing young man, the smiles, hugs and charm you had for everyone. You will be deeply missed by all. It was a pleasure to get to know you over the last few years. Helen and Rachel and amazing mother and sister thinking of you both and all your family at this difficult time. Stephen may you rest in peace. X”
While another mourner wrote: “Deepest sympathy to Helen, David and all the Whelan and O 'Connor family on the sad passing of Stephen. May he rest in peace.”
And another added: “My sincere condolences to all the family, especially Eddie, at this sad and difficult time. Thinking of you all. May Stephen rest in peace.”