'An absolute lady' – RIP tributes paid to Kildare woman
Brigid Harpur (née Tobin), Windgates, Celbridge, Kildare passed on November 3 last
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a Kildare woman fondly remembered as “an absolute lady with the kindest heart.”
Brigid Harpur (née Tobin) – Windgates, Celbridge, Kildare and late of Killeen, Birr, Co Offally – passed peacefully on November 3 2026 at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Brigid is predeceased by her loving husband Jim, parents Michael and Vera, brothers James, Willie and Michael, her recently deceased sister Teresa (O' Sullivan) and her granddaughter Baby Katelin.
She will be forever missed by her loving children Suzy, Brendan, Brian and Linda, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Mary (Reid), Alice (Murphy) and Bernie (Porter), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
May Brigid Rest In Peace.
Brigid will be reposing at her residence in Windgates, Celbridge (W23 KX9T) on Friday evening from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.
The removal will take place from her residence on Saturday morning at 9.30am to arrive at Ladychapel Church for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and nurses of Dunboyne Nursing Home for the care that was given to Brigid during her time there.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Tributes paid to Brigid on RIP.ie include the following: “Our sincerest sympathy to the Harpur family on the passing of you're Beautiful Mother. An absolute lady with the kindest heart. May she rest in peace with our Lord God almighty.“No more pain and everything's become crystal clear, for Jesus called you home to keep you near.Forever missed but Never forgotten.”
And: “Brigid was a lovely lady may she rest in peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “What a gem of a women. Sadly missed, remember her so well from the village. Will always say her name with a smile and remember her fondly. Thinking of you all at this sad time. R.I.P.”
And another added: “Deepest sympathies to Brigid's family and friends at this very sad time. May her kind and gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Please God she is reunited with her sister Teresa now.”