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Kildare Death Notices for Thursday, January 4, 2023

Kildare Death Notices for Thursday, January 4, 2023

RIP to the late Niall McDonnell, Sally Drumm (née McCormack) and William (Will) Brabston.

The death has occurred of Niall McDonnell

Connell Drive, Newbridge, Kildare.

Arrangements have changed - Time change.

Member of the Defence Force.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Jobie and Frances, brothers and sisters Joseph, Claire, Paula and Brian, their partners Alannah and Blanaidh, niece Layla, grandmother Winnie, brother in law Aidan, aunts and uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.

May Niall Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his family home from 4pm on Friday until 8pm with Rosary at 7pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at St Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge, for requiem mass at 11.30am.

Burial afterwards in St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue at: https://www.dwmrt.ie/

Donations box in Church and house.

Mass will be live-streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

The death has occurred of Sally Drumm (née McCormack)

Millicent Road, Clane, Kildare.

January 3, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Brendan, children Lisa and Emer, sons-in-law Dermot and Conor (RIP), grandchildren Cormac, Archie and Freddie, sisters Anne, Maura, Pat and Rene, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.

Removal from her residence on Monday at approx. 11am to arrive at the Church of St Patrick and St Brigid, Clane for 11.30am Funeral Mass, followed by committal prayers in the Victorian Chapel, Mt Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at approx 1.45pm.

The Funeral Mass and Committal Prayers can be viewed live here: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

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

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Sally to the Irish Cancer Society by clicking on the following link: Irish Cancer Society Donation.

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

Cremation / Burial: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/


 

The death has occurred of William (Will) Brabston

Campion Crescent, Kildare town, Kildare.

Peacefully at Nass Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

Son of the late John and Ellen, brother of the late Patricia, Douglas and Columba.

Sadly missed by his loving partner Ann, loving family Ursula, Leonie, Helen and Veronica, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Will Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town, from 5pm on Thursday concluding with Rosary at 7pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive at St Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare town, for Requiem Mass at 1pm.

Mass will be live streamed on mcnmedia.tv

Burial afterwards in St Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare town.

The death has occurred of John Bracken

The Cottage, Moate Lodge, Athy, Kildare.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Edward and Richard, sisters-in-law Theresa and Patricia, nieces Margaret, Caroline, Claire and Elizabeth, nephews Keith and Richard, grand-niece Amy and grand-nephew Tadgh, partner Joan, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Thursday evening (January 4) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal at 10.30am on Friday morning to arrive at St Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie/.

Burial afterwards in St Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. 

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Delaney

Wolfhill, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
In Portlaoise Hospital, surrounded by his loving daughters Geraldine, Christina and Sinead.

Predeceased by his wife Sheila, daughter Margaret, and his grandson Fionn.

Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Geraldine, Christina and Sinead, his sister and brother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his daughter Geraldine's residence, 1 New Park, Portlaoise, County Laois, on Friday, January 5, from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Funeral arriving to The Church of SS Mary and Laurence Crookstown on Saturday, January 6, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Guide Dogs Association.

Donation box in church.

Josephs Requiem Mass will be live streamed at the following link: https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/

The death has occurred of Pat Priestley

Cedar Lawns, Edenderry, Offaly / Clane, Kildare.

Formerly of Clane.

Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Kinnegad.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Noreen, daughter Amanda, son Alan, brother John and his wife Maria, grandchildren Roslyn, Maisie, Leila, Jack and George, son-in-law Matt, brothers-in-law Don and Sean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Pat Rest in Peace.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (January 5) at 2pm in St Mary's Church, Edenderry followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery.

You can also take part in Pat's Funeral Mass via the webstream link: https://www.edenderryparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/

The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this difficult time.

House Private Please.

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