Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, May 1 2025

Michael Byrne

The death has occurred of Michael Byrne, Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare. Coventry, England & formerly of Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare.

Predeceased by his sister Marian.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sylvia, parents Joan and Mick, siblings Pat, Alan, Emmet and Siobhan, step-children Graham and Michelle, his niece, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Requiem Mass at 2pm on Friday (May 9) in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie.

Burial of Michael's ashes afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

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Dermot Farrell

The death has occurred of Dermot Farrell, The Crescent, College Wood Park, Clane, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin.

Farrell, Dermot, The Crescent, College Wood Park, Clane, Co. Kildare and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin 12.

April 28 2025, peacefully in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents William and Kathleen, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving partner Bridget, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May Dermot Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, (W91YPX4) on Friday from 5pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday at approx. 10am to arrive at St. Patrick's and St. Brigid's Church, Clane for 10:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.

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.

Family flowers only, please donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland which can be made in the "donation" section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

Donations to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DF30264365/donate.html

Annie (Nancy) McCabe (née McLoughlin)

The death has occurred of Annie (Nancy) McCabe (née McLoughlin), Marian Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Kildare.

Annie (Nancy) McCabe (neé McLoughlin), of Rathfarnham and formerly of Mountrice Co. Kildare who passed away peacefully in her 92nd year, on Monday 28th April, in the company of her family at Tallaght University Hospital.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Felix, siblings Thomas, Lil, Michael, Seamus, Joseph and Peggy.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Catherine, Patrick, Elizabeth, Felix, Phelim, sister Eileen and by her adored grandchildren Conor, Laura, Felix, Daniel, Lisa, Michelle, Jude, Hazel, Cathal, Stephanie, Katie, Annie, Ella and Oisín, great grandchildren Tadgh, Fionn, Hunter, Riley and Felix. Daughters in law Orla, Maria and Mandy, son in law P.J., nieces, nephews and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Nancy will be reposing at 83 Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday. Rosary Recital will take place at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan on Thursday 1st May at 9.45am for 10am Requiem Mass, after which Nancy will be laid to rest beside her beloved Felix in Kilmashogue Cemetery.

House private Thursday please.

Nancy's family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff in Millbrook Manor Nursing Home, Saggart, for all their kindness and exceptional care given to her during her time there, and the staff of the Lynn Ward, Tallaght University Hospital, who looked after her with care and compassion in her final days.

Leslie Hugh (Les) Meldrum

The death has occurred of Leslie Hugh (Les) Meldrum, Emerson Court, Prosperous, Kildare.

Meldrum, Leslie Hugh (Les), Emerson Court, Prosperous, Co. Kildare and late of Keith, Scotland, April 27th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Claire, cherished daughter Katie, and her partner Anthony, brother Allan, sisters Sandra, Maureen and Anne, mother-in-law Felicity, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place in Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, The Waterways, Sallins, (W91K6PN) on Friday at 1:30pm.

Family flowers only, please donations if desired to the Friends of Naas Hospital. Claire and Katie are forever thankful to the dedicated staff and doctors for all the help and support shown to Les during his time in their care.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Tony Murphy

The death has occurred of Tony Murphy, Rathcoole, Dublin / Caragh, Kildare.

Tony Murphy (suddenly) on April 28 2025 (The Avenue Meadow, Calliaghstown, Rathcoole D24E225 and formerly Donore, Caragh, Naas, Co. Kildare).

Predeceased by his father William, Mother Mai and his brother in law, Michael Rafferty.

Sadly missed by his wife Angela, sons Cillian and Oisín, daughter Rachel, brother Billy, sisters Caroline, Mairead and Mary, parents in law Tom and Teresa Lawler, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Tony Rest In Peace

Funeral arrangements to follow

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Funeral Arrangements Later