Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, April 10 2025
Death Notices for Kildare
Marie Balfe (née Keating)
The death has occurred of Marie Balfe (née Keating), Mylerstown, Robertstown, Kildare / Killimor, Galway.
Balfe, (née Keating), Marie, Mylerstown, Roberstown, Co. Kildare and late of Raheen, Killimor, Co. Galway, April 8th 2025.
Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas, deeply regretted by her loving husband James, sons James and Mark, daughter Dawn, son-in-law Colin, daughter-in-law Tara, grandchildren Jamie, Comhall, Finn, Tony, Ryan and Chloe, sisters Margaret and Josie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Thursday from 4pm with concluding prayers at 7pm.
Removal from the funeral home on Friday morning at approx. 10:30am to arrive at The Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Allen for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by committal in the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at approx. 1pm.
The Committal Service can be viewed live in the “webstream” section below
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only, please donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland which can be made in the “donation” section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Cremation/burial: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN61010399/donate.html
John Brown
The death has occurred of John Brown, Fryanstown, Dunlavin, Wicklow / Ballitore, Kildare.
Peacefully in Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving Family.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and William, wife Mary, sister Winnie.
Deeply regretted by his sister Margaret, brother William, sisters-in-law Marie,Teresa and Kathleen, brothers-in-law Tom and Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
MAY JOHN REST IN PEACE
Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, Ballymount (eircodeW91RX37) on Friday April 11 from 4pm to 8pm with Prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday April 12 at 10:20am to St. Nicholas of Myra Church, Dunlavin for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Burial in Dunlavin Cemetery.
Seán (Seánie) Byrne
The death has occurred of Seán (Seánie) Byrne, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Kildare / Swinford, Mayo.
Seán (Seánie) Byrne, Blackhall, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare & Formerly of Woods, Swinford, Co Mayo, peacefully, on April 8 2025 at Naas general hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Delia, his sister Kathleen and his brother Tom.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lydia (Lil) his devoted children Sinéad, John, Regina, Mark, JP, Cormac and Lydia, his sisters Mary, Carmel and Anne, his brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, his sons-in-law Seán and Conor, daughters-in-law Rosalie and Aishling, his 15 adored grandchildren Míah, Tiernan, Markie, Joanna, Conor, Tom, Seánie, Darcy, Ellen, Delia, Olivia, Emma, Jimmy, Conor Óg and Kate, his extended family and many good neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his daughter Lydia's residence (Eircode R56 V402) on Thursday April 10 from 4pm to 8pm with prayers at 7pm.
Funeral arriving to the Church of S.S Mary & Laurence, Crookstown, on Friday 11th April for requiem Mass at 1.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass may be viewed at the following link: http://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/
House Strictly Private on Friday morning please.
Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association. Donation box in house and church. The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this sad time.
"May Seán's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace."
Noreen Gumbo (née McGrath)
The death has occurred of Noreen Gumbo (née McGrath), Moyglare Village, Maynooth, Kildare / Beaumont, Dublin.
Gumbo, (née McGrath), Noreen, Moyglare Village, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and formally of Beaumont, Dublin 9 and Director of Global Programmes, Trócaire.
April 8 2025, suddenly at home, deeply regretted by her loving husband Mudambi Ernest, children Michael, Nyasha and Adrian, brothers Stephen, Ronan, Maurice and Colm, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, colleagues, extended family in Ireland, Zimbabwe and throughout the world.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23 V99E) on Sunday from 4pm, with evening Prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Monday at approx. 11:30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the webstream section below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Trócaire which can be made in the "donation" section below.
Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/
Donations to Trócaire: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/NN17424466/donate.html
Annette Meenehan (née Sweeney)
The death has occurred of Annette Meenehan (née Sweeney), Treanmore, Mohill, Leitrim / Athgarvan, Kildare.
April 9 2025 after a life well lived.
Predeceased by her Parents Desmond and May Sweeney and sister Eva.
Much loved mother of Wendy, Andrea and Erica, partner of Johnny and sister to Rosaleen.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters, her sons in law Kevin Cox and Kevin Wynne,
her adored grandchildren Oran (9) Charlie (8) and Chester (4) partner, sister, extended family neighbours and friends.
May Annette Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Saturday April 11th at 11 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery
Family flowers only Donations if desired to Irish cancer society C/o McGowan Funeral Directors or by following link https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate
House Strictly private please
Margaret Twomey
The death has occurred of Margaret Twomey (née Murphy), Butterstream, Clane, Kildare / Glenamaddy, Galway / Cork.
Twomey, (née Murphy), Margaret, Butterstream, Clane, Co. Kildare and formerly of Glenamaddy, Co. Galway and Cork, April 9 2025, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, Sandyford surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Noel, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Harvey, Maxine, Ronan and Richard, son-in-law Matthew, daughters-in-law Amberly, Deirdre and Sophia, grandchildren Harrison, Finnegan, Isabel, Hannah, Rachel, George, Eli, Abigail and Oscar, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Margaret Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Friday from 6pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7:30pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday at approx. 2pm to arrive at St. Patrick's and St. Brigid's Church, Clane for 2:30pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below
House strictly private, please. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Margaret to the Irish Cancer Society which can be made in the "donation" section below.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Beacon Hospital, Sandyford and Naas General Hospital for their care of Margaret.
Funeral service: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/
Donations to the Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN17388521/donate.html
Ann Fox (née Keegan)
The death has occurred of Ann Fox (née Keegan), London UK, Oldcastle, Meath / Kildare.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Ann Fox (née Keegan), London and formerly Timahoe, Kildare, March 16 2025.
Peacefully at home with her husband Pat by her side.
Predeceased by her Parents Patrick and Kathleen Keegan and her brother Patrick.
Ann will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Pat, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews and nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, relatives and friends.
May Ann Rest in Eternal Peace
Ann will be reposing in Gibney's Funeral Home, Oldcastle, Co. Meath (A82 D376) on Friday 11th April from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning April 12, in St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, Co. Meath at 11:00am, followed by burial in local cemetery.
Ann’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on attached link https://churchmedia.tv/st-brigids-church-oldcastle