Kildare Death Notices for January 1, 2023

RIP to the late Very Rev Kevin Lyon, John Wallace Young and Aaron Swordsplaceholder image
RIP to the late Very Rev Kevin Lyon, John Wallace Young and Aaron Swords

The death has occurred of Mary (Maura) Kerr (née Muldowney)

Ballinagappa Road, Clane, Kildare

Kerr, (née Muldowney), Mary (Maura), Ballinagappa Road, Clane, Co. Kildare, December 30th 2022, peacefully in the care of Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock, predeceased by her loving husband Dan, daughters Yvonne and Geraldine and grandson Gregory, deeply missed and forever loved by her loving children Lorraine, Donal, Mina, Pauline and Patricia, sons-in-law Pat, Sean and Damien, sister Lily, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family friends.

 

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Monday (Jan. 2nd) from 5:30pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Tuesday (Jan. 3rd) at approx. 10am to arrive at the Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Clane for 10:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Tuesday (Jan. 3rd) at 10:30am by clicking on the following link : 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 Mary to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland by clicking on the following link : https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

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

The death has occurred of The Very Reverend Kevin Lyon

Crosschapel, Blessington, Wicklow / Kildare

Lyon, The Very Reverend Kevin, (Caomhín de Líon, Sagart), Archdeacon of Glendalough, late of Crosschapel, Blessington. December 31st, 2022. Peacefully in the tender loving care of the Staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas. Will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and family, parishioners, neighbours, friends, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, and the Priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

May his gentle soul rest in Peace

Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington W91YN79 on Tuesday, 3rd January, from 2.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. with removal Tuesday evening to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel arriving for 7.00 p.m. evening prayers. Funeral arriving at the Church of Our Lady, Blessington on Wednesday 4th for 10.30 a.m. Funeral Mass, followed by interment in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton, Dublin 13.

Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a Anam dílis

Messages may be placed in the condolence section below.

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) McMULLEN (née Shortall)

Naas, Kildare / Sallynoggin, Dublin

Late of Pearse Park, Sallynoggin and The Clevis, Leopardstown Hospital, Dublin. in the tender care of the staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, sister-in-law of Breda Shortall, aunt of Ciara and Niamh, great aunt of Leyna, Katja, Mya, Isaac, Reuben, Pippa and Poppy. Sadly missed by her extended family and friends.

"May Peggy Rest In Peace"

Funeral on Wednesday (4th) with Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of The Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas and afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for a Service in The Garden Chapel at 1.30pm which will be streamed on Mount Jerome - Garden Chapel Webstream.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Dog's Trust Ireland. https://www.dogstrust.ie/donation/

The death has occurred of Kieran Melia

Coolree, Robertstown, Kildare

Melia, Kieran, Coolree, Robertstown, Co. Kildare and L.A. Engineering, December 31st 2022, peacefully at Naas Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, deeply regretted by his loving parents Terence and Carmel, brother Brian, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his parents residence (W91HD93) on Monday from 2-7pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh for 12 noon funeral mass, followed by burial in Allen Cemetery.

Kieran's funeral mass can be viewed live on Tuesday morning at 12 noon by clicking on the following link :

The death has occurred of Aaron Swords

Station Road, Newbridge, Kildare / Gorey, Wexford / Tallaght, Dublin

Formerly of Gorey, Co. Wexford and Tallaght, Dublin 24. Peacefully at home. Son of the late Marie and John. Sadly missed by his loving partner Catherine, daughter Abbie, sisters Ruth and Aoife, nephews Shay and Cody, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Aaron rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

The death has occurred of John Wallace Young

Old Grange Lodge, Narraghmore, Athy, Kildare, R14 PP71

Peacefully at Naas General Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila. Devoted father of Sharon, Audrey, Ruth and Peter.

Sadly missed by his daughter in law Jenny and sons in law Alan, Nigel and Tim, brother Charlie, sisters Patsy, Alice and Francis, adored grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Reposing at his home (R14PP71) between 4.30 and 6pm today 31st December. Removal on Sunday at 1pm by Leigh's Funeral Directors to St John's Church Fonstown for 1.30pm Service, burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only.

At the families request, please wear face covering at home and funeral service.

Those who would like to attend the funeral service but cannot leave a message in the condolence section below.

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