Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' from Maynooth, Kildare

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Fred Gibbons, Maynooth, Co Kildare (formerly Kilcock, Co Kildare), who passed on May 5 2025.

Fred, who was from Laragh Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, passed peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of the late Maura and father of the late Freddie and father-in-law of the recently deceased Catherine.

Deeply regretted by his loving sons Brendan, Declan and Damien, daughters Karen, Sinéad and Sharon, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Tributes paid to Fred on RIP.ie this week included the following: “To the Gibbons Family, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Fred. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”

And: “Our deepest condolences to all of Fred's family..our thoughts and prayers are with you all..may his gentle soul rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “My genuine condolences to Brendan, Declan and all the Gibbons family on the passing of Fred. A true Gaeil and a gentle giant.
May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.”

And another added: “To all the Gibbons family so very sorry for your loss, Fred was one of life’s true gentleman.”

Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock, (W23XC90) today (Wednesday) from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm.

Removal from his residence on Thursday at approx. 11:30am to arrive at St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock for 12pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kilcock. 

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 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.kilcockandnewtownparish.ie/webcam/

Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/FG90012596/donate.html

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