Kildare Death Notices for January 18, 2024


The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Corcoran (née Boyle)
Inch, Stradbally, Laois / Naas, Kildare.
Kay passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Jim.
Sadly missed by her Son and daughters, Sarah, James and Marie, and their partners Alan, Kathryn and James.
Grandchildren Mary Kate, Alice, James and Dan.
Sisters Marjorie, Anya, and Jenny.
Brothers Joe, Richard and the extended Corcoran and Boyle families.
Brothers in law, Sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Kay Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.


Kilrush, Kildare / Glin, Limerick
Gary O'Shaughnessy, Kilrush, Kildare (APRD Machinery) and formerly Fleanmore, Glin, County Limerick died tragically on January 13, 2024.
Gary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his father Michael, brother Robert, also Sara and Aoife, relatives, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
So greatly loved, so sadly missed.
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, County Limerick (V94YC66) Thursday (January 18) from 5pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (January 19) at 12 noon followed by burial in the local Church Grounds.
Mass will be live-streamed on the following link: www.churchservices.tv/glin
"He lived, laughed, loved and left."


Staplestown, Donadea, Kildare / Castlemaine, Kerry
January 17, 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by his family, beloved husband of the late Kathleen.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving children Ann, Maureen, Sean, Catherine and Brendan, sons-in-law Liam, Pat and James, daughters-in-law Kila and Louise, grandchildren Ciaran, Shauna, Conor, Mark, Katelyn, Amy, Ava and Chloe, great-granddaughter Sadie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May John Rest In Peace.
John will repose at his son Brendan's home in Staplestown (W91ED81) on Friday from 3pm with evening prayers at 7pm.
Removal from the residence on Saturday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St Benignus Church, Stapelstown for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Staplestown Cemetery.
The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff of Mill Lane Nursing Home, Naas and Naas General Hospital for the wonderful care provided to their dad.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868 230.


51 Dooley's Terrace, Athy, Kildare.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Michael and Tommy and sisters May and Esther.
Anthony will be sadly missed by his loving Wife Val (Valerie)Johnson, daughters Jacqueline (Eustace) and Jennifer (Bell), sons Mark and Noel, sons-in-law Michael Eustace and Liam Bell, daughters-in-law Sylvia Johnson and Sandra Johnson, grandchildren Leane (O' Loughlin), Selena, Kevin, Lauren, Dayna, Paige, Amy and Rebecca, sisters Ann (O' Sullivan) and Dinah (Mc Fadden), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace.


Rathmines, Dublin / Kildare
Leonard McStay (Kildare and Rathmines) passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at St James's Hospital, in the presence of his loving family.
Sadly bringing to an end a year of challenges and treatments.
Leonard will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son Colin, nephew Jonathan, the extended McStay family, in-laws, relatives and his many friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road D6W N279 on Friday (January 19) between 2pm and 4pm.
A celebration of Leonard's life will take place on Saturday (January 20th) at 2.15pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98 which may be viewed on the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/.
No flowers please.
Donations in Lieu to a charity of your choice in Leonard's memory.
Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.


Crookstown, Kildare / Grangecon, Wicklow.
Died on January 17, 2024 in the loving care of the staff of our lady's ward, St Vincent hospital Athy.
Predeceased by her husband Jim, sons Andy & Willie.
Deeply regretted by her loving son Paddy, daughters Caroline and Eileen, sisters Betty, Bella and Rita, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great - grandchildren and great - great - grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
"May Ellen Rest In Peace."
Reposing at Doyle's funeral home Ballymount (Eircode W91 RX37) on Thursday, January 18, from 4pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm, removal from Doyle's funeral home on Friday morning to St Oliver Plunkett church, Grangecon, arriving for 11am funeral mass followed by burial in Crookstown cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donation if desired to our lady's ward, St Vincent's hospital Athy, donation box in funeral home and church.