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RIP to the late Ester Ellen (Helen) Byrne (née Heffernan) and Joseph (Joe) McGrath.
The death has occurred of Ester Ellen (Helen) Byrne (née Heffernan)
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69 York Road, Ilford, Essex and formerly, Rathangan, Kildare.
Helen peacefully passed away at home on March 4, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family following a long illness fought with the greatest dignity, strength and bravery.
Beloved wife of the late Christopher Byrne.
Cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Deeply regretted by her brother and sisters, brothers in law, and sister in law, nieces, nephews and her large circle of close friends.
May Helen rest in eternal peace.
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) McGrath
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Bluetown, Allenwood North, Allenwood, Kildare.
Husband of the late Kathleen.
Peacefully at Ofalia House Nursing Home, Edenderry, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving daughter Catherine, son in law Brendan, grandchildren Kevin, Megan and Mikaela, great-grandchildren Hannah and Noah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Joe Rest In Peace.
Joe will be reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Allenwood from 5pm on Sunday concluding with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal on Monday morning to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Allenwood for requiem mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Allen Cemetery.
Mass will be live-streamed on the Allen Parish Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Allen-Parish-Kildare-261327067276783
The death has occurred of John Broderick
The Oaks & Late of St Enda's B&B, Moorefield Road, Newbridge, Kildare / Aharney, Lisdowney, Kilkenny.
March 7, 2024 peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Mill Lane Nursing Home, Naas.
Predeceased by his loving wife Lelia, his brother Bro. Michael and sister Rita.
Sadly missed by his loving sons Enda and Fergus, daughter-in-law Caitriona, grandchildren Rian, Jack, Fionn and Ferdia, sister-in-law Eileen, brother-in-law Michael, niece Geraldine, grand-nephew Conor, extended family, relatives and friends.
May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home, Newbridge on Sunday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church for Mass at 11am.
Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.
Funeral afterwards to St Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
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