Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, April 6
The death has occurred of Christina (Kitty) Byrne (née Broughall)
Thomastown, Caragh, Kildare
Byrne (nee Broughall), Christina ( Kitty), Thomastown, Caragh, Co. Kildare, April 5th 2023, peacefully at home, in her 92nd year, beloved wife of the late Pat, deeply regretted by her loving daughters Liz and Joan, sons Larry and Paddy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Good Friday at 10.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Caragh for 11am funeral prayers, followed by burial in Caragh Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Friends of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh by clicking on the following link: https://friendsofstbrigidshospice.ie/category/donation/
Christina's funeral prayers can be viewed live on Friday morning by clicking on the following link : https://caraghparish.net/webcam
House Private Please.
The death has occurred of Matthew (Matt) Cromer
Celbridge, Kildare / Lucan, Dublin
CROMER, Matthew David (Matt) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin) April 2nd., 2023. Beloved husband of Aisling and devoted, much-loved and cherished father of Saoirse and Éabha and fabulous son of Maureen and Terry; Matthew will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, parents, sibling Key, mother-in-law Karen, father-in-law Michael (Mick), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Wednesday evening (April 5th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal to St. Andrew’s Church, Lucan Village on Thursday morning (April 6th) arriving for Funeral Service at 11 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge. In keeping with Matthew’s character, the family encourage everyone to wear colourful clothes. Matthew’s Funeral Service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Pieta House.
“Love, Live and Laugh!”
The death has occurred of Irene DOWNEY (née Hayde)
Celbridge, Kildare / Ballyfermot, Dublin
Downey (nee Hayde) (Celbridge and formerly of Ballyfermot) - April 3, 2023, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at Lucan Lodge Nursing Home, Irene, beloved wife of the late Sean and dear mother of John and Emma; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, brothers Jim, Paddy and Martin, sisters Rita and Pauline, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Phidelma, Ellen, Seán, Donal and Elizabeth, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Road, Celbridge W23 D1K5, (beside McMahon’s Bar). Removal on Thursday to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for 11am Service. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/
“May She Rest In Peace”
The death has occurred of Kathleen Teresa Heavey (née McDonald)
Ballymore Eustace, Kildare / Killenaule, Tipperary
Heavey Kathleen Teresa (née McDonald) Coventry, UK, Late of Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare and Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. ROI. Passed peacefully at home after a short illness on 20th March 2023 aged 91 years, surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving children William, Teresa, Carmel, and Paddy, her grandchildren who loved her dearly, Elizabeth, Catherine and Liam, her beloved great granddaughter Sophie and sons-in-law Séan and Graham. Predeceased by her loving husband, William (Billy) Heavey, Parents Dearie and James McDonald and her siblings Maureen, Sheila, Paddy, Amelia and Anne. Sadly missed by siblings James, Collie and Carmel, all her nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and her many friends in Ballymore Eustace and Ballivor, Co. Meath.
Rest in Peace Kathleen
Reception in to Christ the King RC Church, 14 Westhill Road, Coventry CV6 2AA, UK on Monday, 17th April, at 6pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, 18th, at 11am followed by interment at Canley Garden Cemetery at 12.30pm. Donation, if desired, for RNIB to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street Coventry CV14AE (00442476 223343). Live Stream on “youtube.com“ Christ the King Coventry.
The death has occurred of Frankie Hoey
William Pearse Terrace, Castledermot, Kildare
Frankie Hoey, formally of William Pearse Terrace, Castledermot, Co Kildare, 4th April 2023, who passed away very peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and under the exemplary care of the staff in Larchfield Park Nursing Home for many years and in his final hours.
Predeceased by his mother Annie Marie, father Thomas, brother Paul and nephew Edward Hoey. He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Kathleen, Anne and Mabel, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, this Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10.00am to The Church of The Assumption, Castledermot, arriving for 11.00am funeral prayers which will be will be streamed live on: https://www.churchservices.tv/castledermot followed by burial in Coltstown Cemetery.
Those who would like to leave a message of condolence for Frankie's family may do so in the Condolence section below.