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Anthony Davis
The death has occurred of Anthony Davis, Ballyroe, Grangemellon, Athy, Kildare.
Formerly The Military Hospital, The Curragh.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Nan, brother Ger, sister Jane and nephews Stephen and Barry. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Catherine, daughter Karen (Holden), son Tony, brothers Thomas and Martin, sisters Ann and Mary, son-in-law Anthony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Abigail and Aidan, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Friday afternoon (May 2) from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (May 3) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 10am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie.
Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
House private on Saturday morning please.
Phyllis Dobbins
The death has occurred of Phyllis Dobbins, Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Kildare.
Dobbins, Phyllis, Highfield, Newbridge, April 30 2025. Suddenly after a short illness.
Sadly missed by her partner Dominic, sons and daughters Martin, Darren & Donna, grandchildren Dylan, Charlotte & Martin Jnr, daughters-in-law, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Phyllis Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 12.30pm for a private service.
Family flowers only please.
Rosaleen O'Leary (née O'Sullivan)
The death has occurred of Rosaleen O'Leary (née O'Sullivan), Coill Dubh, Kildare / Robertstown, Kildare / Terenure, Dublin.
O'Leary, (née O'Sullivan), Rosaleen, Coill Dubh and late of Robertstown, Co. Kildare and Terenure, Dublin 6, April 30th 2025.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Naas General Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late John, lovingly remembered by her cherished sons Jonathan, David and Brendan, daughters-in-law Andrea and Claire, adored grandchildren Ben, Jake, Lauren, Lucy, Saoirse, Oisín and Fionn, siblings Tony, Morgan, Maura, Pat, Ada, Martin, Ita, Valerie, Barry and Glenn, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.
May Rosaleen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous, (W91T62P) tomorrow, Friday from 6pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday at approx. 9:30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh, (W91TX0W) for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24, (D24EP83) at approx. 12pm.
The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service 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 can be made in memory of Rosaleen to the Children's Health Foundation which can be made in the "donation" section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Funeral service: https://cooleraghstaplestownparish.com/webcam/
Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Donations to the Children's Health Foundation: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RN85003292/donate.html
Thomas (Tom) Stirrat
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Stirrat, Trinity House, Old Connell, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Stirrat, Thomas (Tom), Trinity House, Old Connell, Newbridge and late of Ballsbridge, Dublin. May 1 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses of the Moate Ward (Solas), Naas Hospital.
Predeceased by his loving wife Peg. Sadly missed by his sons and daughters Tony, Stacey, Audrey and Emer. Jayden, Jessica and grandchildren, brother Gerry, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
May Tom Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Michael Byrne
The death has occurred of Michael Byrne, Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare, Coventry, England & formerly of Pairc Bhride, Athy. 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.
Kildare midfielder Evan Boyle wins possession in midfield during the Leinster GAA U20 Championship game against Wicklow, Photo by Sean Brilly
Naas Hospital
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