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Tributes have been paid to “true gentleman”, Thomas (Tommy) Farrell, St Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co Kildare who passed away on January 1 2026.
Tommy is predeceased by his parents Sean and Bridie Farrell, brother-in-law Boc O'Toole and nephew Stephen Flood.
He is deeply regretted by his sisters Margaret and Laura, brother-in-law Harry, his nieces Elaine and Carol, nephews Declan, Shane, Brendan and Karl, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and friends.
May Tommy Rest In Peace.
Tommy will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (Jan. 8) from 5:30pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.
The removal will take place from his residence on Friday (Jan. 9) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge.
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 strictly private, please. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Tommy to the Irish Heart Foundation 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://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge
Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Thomas (Tommy) Farrell: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TT12039720/donate.html
Tributes paid to Tommy on RIP.ie include: “Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Laura and family on the passing of Tommy, a true gentleman. May Tommy rest in peace.”
And: “So sorry to hear of Tommy's sudden passing. A lovely man and a great painter up to his retirement. Enjoyed having him around. May he rest in peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “Deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP.”
And another added: “We were so sorry and shocked to hear of Thomas' passing, he was a lovely man always had a joke or two. We wish Margaret and Laura our love at this time. Friends will carry you through next few days. Thomas was my cousin. RIP Thomas.”
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