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James Joseph Byrne
The death has occurred of James Joseph Byrne, Gormanstown, Kilcullen, Kildare, R56 D322.
James Joseph Byrne, Gormanstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare and formerly Liffey View, Kilcullen. 2nd June 2025 in his 98th year. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his son Paul, brother John, sisters Lily and Kay.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons Dan, Jim and Mark, daughter Catríona, daughters-in-law Martina, Eileen, Imelda and Aisling, Grandchildren Ann-Marie, Mairead, Rachel, Andrea, James, Amy, Sarah and Lucy, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R56 D322) on Wednesday 4th June from 4.00pm until 8.00pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from there on Thursday morning to St. Joseph's Church, Gormanstown arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Mary (Molly) Doyle (née McCormack)
The death has occurred of Mary (Molly) Doyle (née McCormack), Celbridge, Kildare / Castletown Geoghegan, Westmeath.
Doyle (née McCormack), Mary (Molly) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Castletown Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath) June 1st, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Elm Hall Nursing Home, Celbridge.
Beloved wife of the late Michael (Micko) and cherished and much loved mother of Aidan and John.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Pauline and Jirayu, grandchildren Alex, Mark, Beth, Saoirse, Shane, Sophie, Oisín, Max and Tadhg, sister Nora, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Elm Hall Nursing Home, Celbridge on Tuesday (3rd June) from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Wednesday morning (4th June) arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge.
Molly’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.
“May her gentle soul rest in peace”
Funeral Service: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/
Aidan Eustace
The death has occurred of Aidan Eustace, St Evins Park, Monasterevin, Kildare.
The sudden and unexpected death of Aidan has occurred in Portugal.
Pre deceased by his mother Angela and his brother Padraig.
Deeply regretted by his father Pat, sisters Caroline, Ann, Sandra, Fiona and Aisling, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends here in Ireland and abroad.
Rest in Peace
Following his cremation in Portugal, Aidan's ashes will be interred in St. Evins Cemetery Monasterevin on Saturday 7th June at 3pm after a graveside ceremony where his family would like to meet his friends, relatives and neighbours to celebrate his life.
Kathleen Mulpeter (née Raleigh)
The death has occurred of Kathleen Mulpeter (née Raleigh), Christianstown, Newbridge, Kildare
Mulpeter Kathleen, (née Raleigh) Christianstown, Milltown, Newbridge - 1st June 2025 (peacefully) in Naas Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Billy, sons and daughter Seán, Liam, Anne Marie, Niall and David, daughters-in-law Shirley, Sarah and Ali, sons-in-law Maciek and Stephen, grandchildren Hayley, Stephen, Anna, Sadhbh, Nicole, Tamara, Charlie, Alfie & Eli, her loving brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
God bless Kathleen
Reposing at Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home,Henry Street, Newbridge on Tuesday from 3pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday at 10.15am to arrive at the Dominican College Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11am.
Mass can be viewed on https://dominicansnewbridge.ie/live-streaming/
Burial afterwards in Milltown Cemetery.
House Private Please
Charles Poufong
The death has occurred of Charles Poufong, Esker Lea, Kilcullen, Kildare.
Charles Poufong, Esker Lea, Kilcullen, Co.Kildare and formally of Cameroon.
Died 2nd June 2025 at Tallaght Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Caitriona, his mother Grace, daughters Chantal, Yvette, Adeline and Eithne, sons Luke and Michael, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
"May Charles Rest In Peace"
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