‘Always had a kind word for everyone’: Tributes paid to late North Kildare resident
The death has occurred of the late Rita Lynch (née Kelly)
A number of tributes have been paid to a North Kildare resident who passed away recently.
The kind messages are for the late Rita Lynch (née Kelly), a resident of Straffan who passed away peacefully on August 17 last.
Among those paying tribute Rita's memory were Tony and Joan Moran, who had this to say about Rita on RIP.ie: "Lovely lady. Rita was a regular visitor at Maynooth Community Care Unit where we worked.
"She always had a kind word for everyone. Condolences to her family.
They concluded: "May she rest in peace."
Another user, Carrie O'Neill, said about Rita: "I’ve fond memories of Rita while i was growing up and we always had lovely chats in the driveway."
They added: "Sending love and condolences to the family."
In addition, the Friel Family in Straffan said: "Deepest symathies to the Lynch family on Rita's passing.
"May Rita rest in peace."
Baybush, Straffan, Kildare / Port Glasgow, Scotland
August 17, 2025, (peacefully), at Marymount Care Centre.
Rita, beloved wife of the late John and adored daughter of the late Helen and James.
Pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters and her faithful companions Brandy and Whiskey.
Sadly missed by her loving sister-in-law Eileen, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Road, Celbridge, W23 D1K5, (beside McMahon's Bar).
Removal on Thursday to St. Brigid’s Church, Straffan arriving for 10.30am Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Straffan Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors, Celbridge. Phone: 01 455 5121.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-bridgets
"May She Rest In Peace".