Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, May 23 2025

Emily Deacon (née Rothwell)

The death has occurred of Emily Deacon (née Rothwell), Oakfield, Narraghmore, Athy, Kildare, R14 DE77.

Emily died peacefully in the care of St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh Wednesday 21st May in her 88th year.

Beloved wife of Willie (Deceased 2011). Sadly missed by her sons Richard and Andrew, Daughter Susan, Daughter-in-law Miduk, Son-in-law David, grandchildren Rebecca, Clodagh Emer, Siobhan and David, Brothers Ivan and the late Victor, Sisters Valerie and Hazel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home (R14DE77) on Friday 23rd may from 4pm till 8pm.

Funeral service Saturday 24th May at 2pm at the Church of the Holy Saviour, Narraghmore (R14NF77) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations if desired to St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. (Donation box in church).

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Brenda (Wendy) Geoghegan (née Walters)

The death has occurred of Brenda (Wendy) Geoghegan (née Walters), Crewhill House, Maynooth, Kildare.

Geoghegan, (née Walters), Brenda (Wendy), Crewhill House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, May 22nd 2025, peacefully in her 96th year, beloved wife of the late Jimmy.

Sadly missed by her loving children James, Anne, David, John, Brian and Brenda, son-in-law Darragh, daughters-in-law Carmel, Sheila and Martha, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

May Brenda Rest In Peace

Brenda's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Maynooth, followed by burial in Laraghbryan 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.

House private, please

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

Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/

Brendan McDonald

The death has occurred of Brendan McDonald, Liffey Lawns, Clane, Kildare / Tullamore, Offaly.

McDonald, Brendan, Liffey Lawns, Clane, Co. Kildare and late of Tullamore, Co. Offaly, May 21st 2025, peacefully at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Claire, deeply regretted by his loving children Gerard and Martina, daughters-in-law Jessica and Ruth, grandchildren Henry and Alice, brothers Joe and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Brendan Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, (W91YPX4) on Monday from 5pm - 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Tuesday 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.

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

Funeral Service: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

David Meares

The death has occurred of David Meares, Church View Heights, Edenderry, Offaly / Ballyfermot, Dublin / Clane, Kildare.

Late of Ballyfermot, Dublin and Clane, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by his wife Marie, parents Margaret and Paddy, brothers Tony and Garry, sister Carol. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, children Laura and her husband Mark, Danny and his partner Lauren, Shauna and her partner Gavin, grandchildren Hayley, Emily, Alanna, Dixie Marie and Mylah, brothers and sisters Barbara, Anita, Alan, Jean, Dessie and Greg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May David Rest in Peace.

David will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry on Friday from 6pm - 8pm.

A Cremation will take place on Saturday at 1pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

You can take part in David's Cremation on the Newlands Cross live webstream.

David's family would like to thank you for your kindness at this difficult and sad time.

Family Flowers Only Please.

Funeral Service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Martin O'Rourke

The death has occurred of Martin O'Rourke, Celbridge, Kildare.

O'Rourke, Martin - (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) - May 21, 2025.

Peacefully, in the care of the staff of the TLC Care Centre, Maynooth.

Pre deceased by his wife Sheila, Son Martin and grandson Harry. Martin will be sadly missed by his loving family sons Shay and Keith, daughter Amy and their partners Lyndsey and Andrea, grandchildren Jack, Georgia, Lucy, Ross, Ella, Arthur and Evan, great-granddaughter Myla, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Martin Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Bayside on Saturday from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral mass on Monday morning at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arbour Hill followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please.