RIP: Tributes paid to Kildare 'gentleman' who passed recently
William Gerard Farrell, Milford, Athgarvan, Kildare passed on August 3 2026
William Gerard Farrell – Milford, Athgarvan, Kildare and formerly The Bungalow, Easton Park, Leixlip, Kildare - fondly remembered as a “gentleman”, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 3 2026.
William is predeceased by his parents Ellen and William Farrell, brothers Matthew, Michael and Joseph, sisters Brigid, Catherine, Nell and Anne.
He is sadly missed by his heart broken wife Helen, daughters Sheena, Aideen, Aoife, Bláthnaid and Orna, son-in-law Padraic, grandchildren Orin, Erin, Dillon, Rebecca, Elliott, Naoise and Jamie, sister Joan, brothers and sisters-in-law, beloved nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May William Rest in Peace.Codladh Sámh.
William will be reposing at his family home (W12YX45) on Wednesday (August 5) from 4pm - 7pm, with prayers at 7pm.
The removal will take place by Glennons Funeral Directors from his home on Thursday (August 6) to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired to "The Irish Cancer Society " at the link below.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the “webstream” section below.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of William Gerard Farrell: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/WG44750347/donate.html
Tributes paid to William on RIP.ie include the following: “Condolences to Helen and family on the sad loss of Willie, may he rest in peace. Another Green laner has passed.Willie was a gentleman.”
And: “Sincere condolences Aoife, Rebecca your mam Helen and sisters on the passing of your dad, William. May he Rest In Peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “Deepest condolences to Erin, Orna, and Naoise, and to all the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time and keeping you all in my thoughts.”
And another added: “Deepest condolences to you, Orna and the entire Farrell family on the loss of your father; you are all in my prayers. May William rest in peace.”