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Elma Collins
The death has occurred of Elma Collins, Dublin / Newbridge, Kildare.
Collins Elma, Cabra Road and formerly of Newbridge, Kildare and late of the Institute of Education, Maynooth University and the History Teachers Association of Ireland.
On April 1 2025, peacefully, in the care of Talbot Lodge Nursing Home with her family by her side. Very sadly missed by her sister Anna, brother-in-law Michael, niece Marie-Claire, nephew Ian (deceased), extended family, friends and neighbours.
May She Rest in Peace.
A Service to celebrate Elma’s life will take place in Glasnevin crematorium Chapel on Friday, April 4 at 11.30am.
No flowers please.
Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul: https://www.svp.ie/
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Danny Craddock
The death has occurred of Danny Craddock, Great Connell, Newbridge, Kildare.
Craddock, Danny, Great Connell, & formerly of Liffey Terrace, Newbridge (Retired Pharmaceutical Representative).
April 2 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses, doctors and staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh following a long illness.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, daughters Carol & Aileen, grandchildren, Isabelle, Conor, Baxter & Bennie, sons-in-law Eamonn & Jamie, aunt Rita, uncle Mick, sister-in-law Josephine, brother-in-law Noel, cousin Marguerite, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Danny Rest In Peace
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge from 4pm on Thursday with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 10am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church for 10.30am Mass. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
House Private at all times please
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Donations Box in Church.
Funeral home private on Friday morning please.
Liam Crean
The death has occurred of Liam Crean, Kildare.
Liam Crean (Feb 15 1941 - April 2 2025), passed away peacefully after a not so unexpected fight against the odds in the caring and much appreciated hands of staff at Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock.
Loved deeply by his predeceased wife Geraldine, surviving daughter (Mary), son (Niall), partner Mary, grandchildren Ben and Niall and son-in-law Peter.
A wonder of a man and wonderful in every way. You’ll be missed so very much but kept in our hearts always.
Funeral service for Liam will take place on Friday 4th April at 10am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross.
The Funeral Service will not be streamed.
Donations welcome but not expected to Parkinsons Ireland: https://www.parkinsons.ie/
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.
Maria Delahunt
The death has occurred of Marie Delahunt (née Buggle), Castlewarden, Straffan, Kildare / Ardclough, Kildare.
Predeceased by her sister Essie, brothers Billy and Mick.
The death has occurred on March 31 2025 of Marie Delahunt, née Buggle RIP, late of her daughter's home, Blackhill, Kill, Co. Kildare and previously Castlewarden, and Ardclough, Co Kildare.
Beloved wife and best friend of Brendan, surrounded by her loving family in the gentle care of the doctors and nurses of Naas General Hospital.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan, daughter Siobhan, son Padraig, son-in-law Christy, her adored grandchildren Jamie, Barry, Jack and Aoife, her brothers Johnny and Tomsie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
A special thanks to all those who provided a friendship with care from Manor Home Care, HSE, Kill Medical Centre and Kill Pharmacy.
Marie will be reposing at Sallins Funeral Home, Chamney Court, W91DXC8 on Friday 4th April from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday April 5 to St. Brigid's Church, Kill, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Straffan Cemetery.
Donations if desired to Sapling Special School, Kill, Co Kildare.
Marie had a favourite which she endeavoured to wear everyday. Her wish was if you choose to attend her final journey to wear something pink, even something as small as a ribbon.
Rest in Peace Marie.
Audrey Fleming (née Carroll)
The death has occurred of Audrey Fleming (née Carroll), Brockagh Road, Robertstown, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare.
Fleming (née Carroll), Audrey, Brockagh Road, Robertstown and late of Castletown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, March 31 2025, peacefully at home.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gary, sons Karl, Adam and Jason, mother Anne, mother-in-law Cecelia, father-in-law Sean, brothers Alan and Graham, sister Sinead, extended family and friends,
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Sunday from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 6pm.
Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Monday morning at 10:30am to arrive at The Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Allen for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by committal in Newlands Cross Crematorium at approx. 1:30pm.
The Committal Service can be viewed live in the “webstream” section below
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Webstream: Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Margaraet Herterich (née Broughall)
The death has occurred of Margaret Herterich (née Broughall), Newbridge, Kildare / Naas, Kildare.
Herterich (née Broughall) Margaret, April 2 2025, (Barretstown Meadows, Newbridge and formerly Halverstown, Naas, Co. Kildare).
Peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the Palliative Care Team, Hermitage Medical Clinic.
Beloved wife of Noel, loving mam of Jennifer, Noel Jnr and the late Sandra and much-loved granny of Clodagh, Robert and Liam. Pre-deceased by her son-in-law Dermot.
Margaret will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, children, grandchildren, brothers John and Pat, sister Jenny, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Margaret’s gentle soul rest in peace
Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91CD0K) on Thursday (3rd April) from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm.
Funeral on Friday (4th April) with Requiem Mass at 10am in Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas followed by burial in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
House Strictly Private.
To view Margaret’s Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am, please see link; https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society using the following link;https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNDZAZBHHS?_gl=1*p4bw9d*_gcl_au*NTI1MjYwNjY3LjE3NDM0MjgwMTI
Seán Horan
The death has occurred of Seán Horan, Leixlip, Kildare / Kilkelly, Mayo.
HORAN (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo) April 2 2025 peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown after a short illness and surrounded by his family.
Seán, devoted husband of Fidelma (Delma), cherished father of Ciaran, Shane and Liam, beloved son of the late Evelyn and Jim and dear brother of Michael and Seamus.
Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening (April 4th) from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey on Saturday morning (April 5th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Sean’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish
on Saturday morning (Live only).
House strictly private and Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”
Cormac Maher
The death has occurred of Cormac Maher, Monasterevin, Kildare / Athy, Kildare.
Cormac passed away at his residence. Formerly Ardscull, Athy. Predeceased by his son Liam, his mother Olive, his father Liam, his brothers Ciarán and Conor. Sadly missed by his sister Gráinne, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Cormac Rest in Peace.
Cormac’s cremation service will take place at 1pm on Monday April 7 in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin. Which can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/newslands-cross-cemetery-crematorium
Cormac's family would like to thank you for your understanding and support during this sad and difficult time.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors 087 9800 507
Patrick (Paddy) Nolan
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Nolan, Old Greenfield, Maynooth, Kildare.
Nolan, Patrick (Paddy), Old Greenfield, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and Retired Member of Maynooth Fire Brigade.
April 1 2025, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, deeply regretted by his loving wife Barbara, children Alan, Mary and Andrew, son-in-law Robbie, daughter-in-law Christine, grandchildren, sister Jean, nieces Lisa and Caroline, nephew Gavin, extended family and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Friday from 4pm with concluding prayers at 7pm.
Removal from his residence on Saturday at approx. 9:30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbyran Cemetery, Maynooth.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the “webstream” section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Webstream: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/
Alan Ryan
The death has occurred of Alan Ryan, Newbridge, Kildare / Allenwood, Kildare.
Ryan, Alan, Newbridge and late of Allenwood, Co. Kildare, April 1 2025, suddenly, while working at Athgarvan Golf Club.
Beloved brother of the late Michelle. Deeply regretted by his loving mother Mary, father Joseph, stepfather Mick, partner Caitriona and her son Broín, sisters Helen and Theresa, brother-in-law Paddy, nephews Patrick and Donnacha, extended family and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Friday from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 6pm.
Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Saturday morning at 10:30am to arrive at The Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Allen for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
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