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RIP to the late Willie Dunne, Mary Johnson, Joe Boland and Mary Brooker
The death has occurred of
Predeceased by his Mother Valerie, sister Sìnead, grandparents Stephen and Kathleen Weldon, Tommy Anthony and uncle Declan.
Suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his Dad Paul, brother Kevin, sisters Siobhan, Shona and Erin and their partners ,Grandmother Shelia, brother-in-law Brian, aunts ,uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.
MAY GAVIN REST IN PEACE.
Reposing in Dunne's Funeral Home Mill Road Castledermot (eircode R14X317) on Sunday from 2pm Concluding with Rosary at 8pm.Removal from his Home on Monday morning at 11:30am to The Church Of The Most Holy Trinity Moone arriving for Requiem Mass at 12noon Followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
HOUSE PRIVATE ON MONDAY MORNING PLEASE.
Gavin's Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie
Dunne's funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
The death has occurred of
Boland, Joseph (Joe), Curragh View, Brownstown, The Curragh, & late of Killygordon, Co. Donegal. Ret'd engineer McDermott Barracks, The Curragh. Peacefully in Naas hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Molly. Sadly missed by his loving family, Jenny, Billy, Terry, Angie & Paul, sons & daughters in law, grandchildren, Sinéad, Sarah, Wayne, Daniel, Ian, Rachel, Terry, Céire & Ellie, great-grandchildren Lucy, Tanner, Scott, Charlie, Leo & Sophie, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Joseph Rest In Peace
Reposing in Anderson & Leahy Funeral Home, Newbridge, on Sunday from 4pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass. Joe’s funeral will be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/.
Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
The death has occurred of
Gannon, Malcolm, Tullyville, Maddenstown, The Curragh, suddenly at home on 15th January 2025. Predeceased by his loving dad Chris. Sadly missed by his loving mother Elizabeth, son Kyle, daughter Niamh and their Mam Jenna, brothers & sisters David, Linda, Miriam, Leonard, Jacinta & Amanda, brothers & sisters in law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Malcolm Rest In Peace
Reposing in his sister Miriam’s home Curraghview, Brownstown, R56CV97 on Saturday from 4pm to 7pm & Sunday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday afternoon by Anderson & Leahy funeral directors at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 2pm Mass. Malcolm’s funeral will be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/. Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.
House Private at all other times please.
The death has occurred of
Peacefully. Pre-deceased by her husband Dick and her daughter-in-law Vivienne. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Susan, John and Michael, grandchildren Sara, Rachael, Ruth,and Ann-Marie, great-grandchildren Harvey, Amelia, Summer and Bonnie her nephew Duncan, daughters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Fairview Funeral Home, Kildare (R51H278) on Sunday from 4.30pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Service on Monday in St Patricks Church, Carnalway, Co. Kildare at 11 am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
"At Rest"
The death has occurred of
Pat Murray, Ironhills, Suncroft, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Formerly Ballyadams, Co. Laois. Peacefully, 16th January 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, son Paddy, daughters Karen and Denise, sons in law Mikey and Neil, granddaughter Kaileigh, step grandsons Callum and Kael, brother Tom, sisters Kathleen and Margaret, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and his beloved dog Missy.
May Pat Rest In Peace
Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 4pm on Sunday (19th January) concluding with rosary at 6pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Suncroft, for requiem mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
Pat's funeral mass will be broadcast on 108FM and also live streamed on the webstream link below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to "The Irish Cancer Society" donations can be made through the donation link below.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
The death has occurred of
Brooker (née McNally), Maura (Mary), Kill, Co. Kildare, passed away 9th January 2025.
Beloved daughter of Bernard and Molly (Mary) Quigley, and loving wife of the late Jimmy Brooker. Deeply missed by her nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and her wide circle of friends.
May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Wednesday, 22nd January, at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 113 Emmet Road, Inchicore from 4pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, Co. Kildare on Thursday, 23rd January, at 10am, followed by burial at Palmerstown Cemetery.
To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.
Family flowers only, please.
To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Inchicore on (01) 453 3333.
Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Home is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
The death has occurred of
Unexpectedly at his home with his family by his side.
Son of the late Jim and Nellie, Brother of the late Betty, Eileen, Rosaleen and Theresa.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, son Barry, daughter Paula and their partners Noel and Sarah, grandchildren, brothers Larry, Seamus and Michael, sisters Bernadette and Mary, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Willie Rest in Peace
Reposing at his family home (W91 R7D0) from 4pm on Friday with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Allen for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Allen Cemetery.
Willie's funeral mass will be live streamed and can be viewed on the following link:
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
The death has occurred of
Johnson (née Holton), Mary, Blackwood, Robertstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, January 16th 2025, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of The Moat Ward, Naas General Hospital, beloved wife of the late Tom and predeceased by her sister Pat and brother Noel. She will be sadly missed by her loving children Francis, Ann, Liam, Paul, Marianne, Declan, Kevin, Bridget, Brendan, Catherine, Barbara and Siobhan, her sister Kay (New York), brothers Billy and John, sisters-in-law Josephine and Tina, daughters-in-law Liz (Dempsey), Mary, Mary (Ryan), Bernie and Susan, sons-in-law Peter, Paddy and John, her 18 grandchildren and their partners, 13 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous, (W91 T62P) on Saturday from 4-8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Sunday at 12.30pm to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Prosperous for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "Condolences" section below.
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.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
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