RIP: 'One of life's gentlemen' – Carbury mourns Kildare man
Seamus Kearney, Ballinakill, Carbury passed on Monday, November 9 2026
The community of Ballinakill, Carbury, Co Kildare is mourning the passing of “great character”, Seamus Kearney, who passed on November 9 2026.
Seamus passed away (unexpectedly) at home surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents Jane and John and his brother Sean.
He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family: wife Maureen, sons John and Shane, daughters-in-law Cornelia and Deirdre, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Dan, sisters Sheila and Lily, uncle Oliver, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Seamus Rest in Peace
Seamus will repose at his home (W91 E864) this Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm.
His Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11:00am in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Derrinturn followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. You can also take part in the Funeral Mass via the Carbury Parish Webcam (link below).
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Funeral service: https://www.carburyparish.ie/our-parish/webcam-derrinturn/
Tributes paid to Seamus on RIP.ie include the following: “Deepest sympathy to Maureen, John, Shane and all the family and extended family on the sad passing of Seamus. A great character and one of life's gentlemen. May he rest in peace.”
And: “Condolences to Maureen and family. May Seamus rest in peace x.”
While another mourner wrote: “Deepest sympathies to all the family at this difficult time on the sad passing of Seamus. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.”
And another added: “Sincere sympathy to Maureen, John, Shane and your families and to brother Dan, sisters Sheila and Lily on this sad occasion. May Seamus rest in eternal peace.”