RIP: Tributes paid to 'lovely kind-hearted man' from Kildare

Tributes have poured in for a “lovely kind-hearted man” from Newbridge, Co Kildare who passed earlier this week.

John Harrigan, Hawkfield, Newbridge, Kildare, passed peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

John is predeceased by his sisters Cora and Anne. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Colm, daughter Joan, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Siobhán, Séamus and Chris, sister Eileen, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May John rest in peace.

Reposing ​a​t Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.

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

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Funeral afterwards to Milltown Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Clover Lodge Nursing Home.

Donations box in the church.

Tributes paid to John on RIP.ie this week include:

“Our Deepest Sympathy to Anne, Colm, Joan and extended family on the sad loss of John. He was a lovely kind-hearted man and a wonderful brother to Cora. One of life's true gentlemen. Rest peacefully John.”

And: “Sincere Condolences to Anne, Colm, Joan and extended family on the sad loss of John. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP John.”

While another mourner wrote: “Sincere sympathy to Anne, Colm, Joan and the extended family on the death of John, a kind and good man, May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

And another added: “To Anne, Colm, Joan and his beloved grandchildren, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We are so sorry we can’t be with you at this very sad time as we are away. John has been a wonderful neighbour and friend to all our family for many years.

"He was a fountain of knowledge of all things relating to the Irish bogs and nature and we so enjoyed his company. We are thinking of you all and will see you soon. May dear John rest in peace.”