Kildare Death Notices for May 17, 2024

RIP to the late Ross Murphy, Essie Devine (née McAuliffe) and Jer Farrell.placeholder image
RIP to the late Ross Murphy, Essie Devine (née McAuliffe) and Jer Farrell.
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The death has occurred of Ross Murphy

Parklands Place, Maynooth, Kildare

May 14, 2024, suddenly at Beaumont Hospital, predeceased by his granddad Fintan and cousin Myles.

Sadly missed by his loving parents Niall and Yvonne, sister Aoife, grandparents Carmel, Elizabeth, Jim and Fintan (RIP), uncles, aunts, cousins, colleagues in the National Ambulance Service, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster Street, Maynooth (W23 V99E) on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal from his residence on Monday at approx. 12.30pm to arrive at St Mary's Church, Maynooth for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/

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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The death has occurred of Essie Devine (née McAuliffe)

Kill, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Naas General Hospital.

Beloved wife of Mick, loving mam of Jeremy, Derek, Anna-Maria and Fiona and sister of the late Paddy and Phyllis. 

Essie will be sadly missed by her husband and children, grandchildren James, Leah, Seán, Jack, Alex-Anne and Lucy-Kate, daughter-in-law Annelise, son-in-law John, sister Lily, brother Laurence, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

"May her gentle soul rest in peace."

Reposing at the family home on Sunday from 4pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6.30pm.

Funeral on Monday with Requiem Mass at 10am in St Brigid’s Church, Kill, followed by burial at St Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. 

Family flowers only, please.

Donations, in lieu, to The Friends of Naas Hospital in Essie’s name.

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The death has occurred of Jer Farrell

Boleybeg, Ballitore, Kildare, R14 ND86.

May 15, 2024 peacefully at St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jer and Bridie and brother John.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Ann, son Jer Jnr, daughters Olivia and Ann Marie, sister Norah, brothers Paddy, Joseph, Martin and Eamonn, sons-in-law Joe and John, daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren Colm, Caitlin, Emma, Cian, Tristan, Sarah, Scott, Chloe and Isabelle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends. 

May Jer Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence, Boleybeg (R14 ND86) from 12 noon on Friday with prayers at 8 o’clock.

Funeral arriving to the Church of Ss Mary and Laurence, Crookstown (R14 WD80) on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 3 o’clock, after which he will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Jer’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the webstream link below.

House Private Saturday morning please.

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The death has occurred of Deirdre McMahon (née O'Connell)

Celbridge, Kildare.

Predeceased by her loving husband Mario & Grandson Luca.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her much loved daughters Carla and Jane, son Colin, sisters Kathryn and Anna, brother Declan, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in- law Greg, daughter- in- law Joanne, grandchildren Eva, James, Cillian, Mario, Jamie, Donnacha & Fionn, nieces, nephews extended family and dear &. wonderful friends.

Deirdre will be reposing at Wellbrook Funeral Services, Allenwood W91 V88V tomorrow Friday from 5pm till 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal on Saturday morning (May 18) to St Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. 

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to The Friends of Naas Hospital.

Rest In Peace Deirdre.

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The death has occurred of Veronica Ward (née Rowan)

Castlesize Stud, Sallins, Kildare / Stackallen, Navan, Meath.

May 15, 2024, peacefully in the tender care of the staff and team at TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth.

Predeceased by her darling husband Liam, her parents Tommy & Verona Rowan, brothers Larry, Thomas & sister Eva Ryan.

Survived by her sisters Thérèse (Quinn) & Bernie (McDonald); her stepchildren Nicola & Bill, son in law Paul, daughter in law Rachel and their children Pamela John & Erin; Brothers in laws, nieces & nephews, cousins, loyal friends Edgar & Eugenia, Mandy, Caroline & Janie.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91 YPX4) on Saturday from 2pm with a celebration of life service at 3pm, followed by private resomation.

Donations in lieu of flowers to The Irish Blue Cross Animal Charity which can be made by clicking on the following link: Donate – The Irish Blue Cross

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

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