Kildare Death Notices for Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Tougher 

Ryston Close, Newbridge, Kildare

November 17, 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Kathleen, brother Seán, and niece Dolores Walsh (née Tougher). 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, daughters Geraldine, Yvonne and Dervilia, brothers and sisters Liam, Seamus, Maureen, Barbara and PJ, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, work colleagues, and a wide circle of friends.

May Tommy Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm with prayers at 7pm. 

Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.

Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church 

Funeral afterwards to St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. 

​House Private Please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The death has occurred of John Christanseen

Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare / Celbridge, Kildare.

November 20, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, son Sean, daughter Katie, brother Francis, sisters Annette, Margaret and Bridget, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91 YPX4) on Thursday from 4pm-8pm.

Removal from his residence on Friday at approx. 10am to arrive at St Patrick and St Brigid's Church, Clane, for 10.30am funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, via the following link https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate

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

The death has occurred of Martina Brannigan (née McGarr)

Naas, Kildare.

November 20, 2023, (unexpectedly), Martina, beloved partner of Vijay and dear mother of Laura and Conor.

Pre-deceased by her mother Josie, father Larry and brother Morty.

Sadly missed by her loving partner, son, daughter, their father Christy, brothers Cormy, Kevin, Gavin and Gregory, sisters Miriam, Lena and Genie, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, W91 VY71.

Removal on Friday to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass.

Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas.

Ph: 045 897397.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

"May She Rest In Peace."

The death has occurred of Josie (Joseph) Cross

Newtown, Rathangan, Kildare, R51 FP57.

Passed away, November 20, 2023, peacefully at his home. 

Predeceased by his loving wife Lizzie (Elizabeth).

Parents and siblings. 

Deeply regretted by his children Joe, Claire, Simon, Colm, Brendan and Helen, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Josie Rest In Peace.

Josie will be reposing at his home (R51 FP57) from 11am on Wednesday (November 22) with Rosary at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in the Church of The Assumption & St Patrick, Rathangan, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Rathangan.

Mass can be viewed on  https://www.youtube.com/c/icatholicplayer

The death has occurred of Jim Fitzsimons

Dundrum, Dublin / Kildare town, Kildare.

Peacefully.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Anne, sister Imelda, brother Charlie, sisters-in-law Cally and Maeve and his parents Kevin and May.

He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Margaret, son-in-law Peter, adored grandsons Carl and Ryan, sisters Anne and Betty, brother Kieran and his extended family.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday (November 22) at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

The death has occurred of Michael Reilly

Staplestown, Donadea, Kildare / Ballinamuck, Longford.

November 20, 2023, suddenly at home, beloved father of late Michael Jnr.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Damien and Philip, daughters Aisling and Niamh, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Maisie and Evelyn, brother Peter (RIP), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 4pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal from his residence on Friday at approx. 11.30am to arrive at St Benignus Church, Staplestown for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Staplestown Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland which can be made by clicking on the following link: Donate - Alzheimer.

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