RIP: Passing of Kildare man fondly remembered for his 'kindest welcoming heart'

A Maynooth, Co Kildare man has been fondly remembered for his 'sweet smile' and his 'kindest welcoming heart.'

Patrick (Pat) Bracken - Maynooth and formerly of Courtlands, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 – passed peacefully on December 17 2025 in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family.

Pat is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and William, sisters Sr. Colette, Heather and Adrienne, brothers Liam and Baby Brendan.

He is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Ann, sons Damian, Noel and Declan and especially his daughter Ann, adored grandsons Stephen, Jack, Peter and Killian, daughters-in-law Mary Frances, Evengeline and Anne, his daughter Ann's partner Declan, sister-in-law Eilish, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family and large circle of friends.

May Pat Rest In Peace.

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Pat will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, Co. Kildare, (W23V99E) on Sunday (Dec. 21) from 5pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

The removal will take place from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, on Monday (Dec. 22) at approximately 9:30am to arrive at Corpus Christi Church, Drumcondra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Pat's family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the following for their tender care and professionalism in looking after Pat: the staff in The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth, The Maple, Elm and Rowan Wards in Blanchardstown Hospital, Saint Elizabeth's Ward in the Mater Private Hospital. Thank you all.

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. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, which can be made in the "donate" section below

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://corpuschristidrumcondra.ie/mass-times/webcam/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Patrick (Pat) Bracken: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PP87995332/donate.html

Heartfelt tributes paid to Pat on RIP.ie this week include: “On behalf of William and Dolores and the entire Lee Family, we are deeply sorry for the passing of Patrick Bracken. We met Patrick some years back during Noel and Evangeline’s wedding. We will never forget his sweet smile and his kindest welcoming heart. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. May his memory be a source of comfort, and may those who mourn find strength, peace, and support during this difficult time.”

And: “Sincere sympathy to you Ann and family and extended families on Pat's passing. A great man and gentleman and a pleasure to meet always. I first met Pat 60 odd years or so when we were both members of the Gardai. Never changed in personality. The light of heaven to you my friend. Miss you. R.I.P.”

While another mourner wrote: “Damian, Declan, Killian and family, my deepest sympathies on the passing of Pat. May he rest in eternal peace.”

And another added: “Deepest sympathy to Ann, Damian, Noel, Declan and Ann and their families on the passing of Pat. May he rest in peace.”