Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, April 24




The death has occurred of
Celbridge, Kildare
Darlington, John Francis (Fran) (Killeenlea, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) April 22nd., 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) and dear father of John, Linda, Brian, Aidan and Louise and a much loved grandfather of Rebecca, Jade, Ella-Grace, Mason, Laura, Paul, Jack, Olivia, Melissa and Nicola. Predeceased by his loving son Paul, his parents Louis and Bridget his brothers Derry, Ronnie and his sister Noeleen. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Damien and John, daughters-in-law Lisa and Leanne, sister Freda, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May John rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Celbridge, Ardlough Road on Wednesday evening (April 24th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (April 25th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery. John’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. John’s family wish to thank all the staff in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Community Palliative Care Team and Iniscare Homecare for the wonderful support and empathy shown to John and all his family. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.
“Forever in our hearts”


Prosperous, Kildare
Armstrong, Conor, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, April 19th 2024, peacefully at Tallaght University Hospital, beloved son of the late Mary, Deeply regretted by his loving father Liam, brother Mark, sister Tara, sister-in-law Kelly, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Wednesday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady and St. Joseph, Prosperous for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the webstream section below
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.


Ovidstown, Straffan, Kildare
Keville, Barry, Ovidstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare, April 20th 2024, suddenly at home, beloved son of the late Jimmy and Mary, deeply regretted by his loving brothers Ray and Mick, sisters Michelle, Lorraine, Jennifer and Martina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91 YPX4) on Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Clane on Thursday at approx. 10am to arrive at the Church of St. Patrick & St. Brigid, Clane for 10.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Liver Foundation via the following link: https://www.liverfoundation.ie/donate


(née Smyth)
Rye Water, Kilcock, Meath / Portstewart, Derry / Drogheda, Louth / Kilcock, Kildare
Magee, (née Smyth), Margaret, Rye Water, Millerstown, Kilcock, Co. Meath and late of Portstewart, Co. Derry and Drogheda, Co. Louth, April 21st 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Ken, mother of the late Stephen, mother-in-law of the late Isobel and sister of the late Charles, sadly missed by her loving son Brian, daughter Anne and her partner Tom, daughters-in-law Janet and Sharon, granddaughters Terri-Ann, Nicola, Sarah, Ciara and Siobhan, great-grandchildren Myla and Arlo, sister Betty, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her son Brian's residence in (27 College Park, Coleraine, BT51 3HE) on Wednesday from 11:30am, followed by removal to the Star of the Sea Church, Portstewart, Co. Derry for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Agherton Cemetery, Portstewart, Co. Derry. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interuptions or issues
Margaret's Family would like to sincerely thank all the nurses of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh for all their help and support throughout Margaret's illness.
Family flowers only please.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230