Kildare Death Notices for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The death has occurred of Joseph Carroll

Kilcock, Kildare / St Audeon's Terrace Liberties, Dublin 8, Dublin.

August 16, 2025 (suddenly) at home.

Joseph (Joe), beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Iris) and much-loved father of Ashling, Joseph, Erick and the late Jacqueline.

Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Olivia, Ellis, Archie and Iris, daughters-in-law Lydia and Sarah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Removal on Friday morning (August 22) to St Coca’s Church, Kilcock arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.

Joseph’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) here: https://www.kilcockandnewtownparish.ie/webcam/

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Kilcock First Responders.

The death has occurred of Lt Col Retd James (Jim) McNamara

Ashfield Park, Naas, Kildare / The Curragh, Kildare / Limerick

August 18, 2025.

Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Maureen (née Kelly), cherished grandson Ruadhán, his parents Joseph and Rose and brother Eric.

Very deeply regretted by his son Ronan, daughters Finola, Éadaoin and Clare, daughter-in-law Lynn, sons-in-law, Nick, Eamon and Niall, grandchildren Eoin, James, Joseph, Eleanore Rose, Jack, Ciara, Máirín, Fionn, Oisín, Ríona, Sadhbh and Conall.

Jim will be missed by his close friend Helen, his Defence Forces comrades, neighbours and his many friends.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the care, compassion and dignity shown to Jim by the staff at Curragh Lawns Nursing Home.

May Jim Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge, Eircode W12 W584 on Thursday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Brigid's Church, The Curragh for Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.

Funeral home private on Friday morning please.

The death has occurred of Vera (Jennie) Murray (née Daly)

Cois na hAibhainn, Newtown, Rathangan, Kildare, R51 EA47 / Coolawn, Tuamgraney, Clare / Terenure, Dublin.

August 18, 2025, peacefully at Naas hospital, with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Tom and mother of the late Paul.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Anne, son-in-law Dermot, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers PJ, Michael and Caimin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, by Deirdre and her family, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Vera Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (R51 EA47) on Thursday from 4pm, with prayers at 8pm.

Removal on Friday, by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors at 9.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Rathangan for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Rathangan.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=442820543267788

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) 868 230.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital.

Donation box at residence and church.