RIP: Tributes paid to Kildare 'beautiful soul' who passed unexpectedly this week
Marie Heavey (née Kaye), Cowpasture, Monasterevin, Kildare passed on Monday, August 10
Marie Heavey (née Kaye), Cowpasture, Monasterevin passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, August 10 2026.
Marie is the beloved wife of the late Pat and loving mother of John, Fergus and James.
She will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons and Brian, her daughters-in-law Sheena and Geraldine, her adored grandchildren Jamie, Ailish , Ciara, Ròisìn, Rònàn, Daniel, Pàidì and Òdhran, her brothers Bill, her twin brother Christy, Noel, John and Pat, sisters Betty, Rita and Christina,brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Marie's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Family Flowers Only, Please.
Donations if Desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation and Monasterevin Day Care Centre. Donation Box at her residence and in the Church.
Marie's Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the emergency services and the staff of the Mater Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Marie and her family.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Tributes paid to Marie on RIP.ie this week include: “I’m heartbroken to lose a great friend, my childhood friend. We played together in school, shared a lifetime of memories. The last time we spoke you were coming back to see me. I will never forget you my dear friend, sleep peacefully, you are a beautiful soul who I will always remember and forever love. Sleep peacefully, you have left memories in all our hearts. Condolences to all of Marie’s family and friends, it’s a big loss to us all and the town. Love you always my dear friend.”
And: “Sincere sympathy to John, Fergus, Jimmy, Brian and families, to Christy her twin brother and Johnny, Bill, Noel, Pat sister's Betty, Rita, Christina. A very sad loss to the whole community, bingo will never be the same. Marie was a true friend to everyone who knew her and so good natured. You will be sorely missed. Rest in the arms of the angels, Marie (hope you ll find a bingo up there)”
While another mourner wrote: “We are so sorry for your loss, to John, Fergus, James and extended family. Marie was a true lady with a kind heart, was always willing to help us fundraise for senior citizens. She worked tirelessly in the background selling tickets. She had a great zest for life, always having a joke and a laugh. We enjoyed many an outing where she used to start a sing-song, once we were in the middle of a street in Waterford. Marie kept us all going. We will miss you from all your comrades [senior citizens], RIP MARIE.”
And another added:”Sincere condolences to John, Fergus and Jimmy and to Marie’s grandchildren and brothers and sisters, and also to the extended Kaye & Heavey families. Marie will be missed by all who knew her, May Marie R.I.P.”