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RIP to the late Brigid Hillert (née Connolly), Sean Kearney and James (Seamus) McGivern.
The death has occurred of Brigid Hillert (née Connolly)
Brooklyn, New York / Green Lane, Kilmeague, Kildare.
Peacefully on March 16, 2024, at Hamilton Park Nursing Home, New York.
Wife of the late David.
Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughter in law Wendy, grandsons Timothy, Ryan and Mitchell, brothers Jack and Dick, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Brigid Rest In Peace.
A memorial service to inter Brigid's ashes will take place in Allen Cemetery, County Kildare on Saturday, April 20, at 12noon.
The death has occurred of Sean Kearney
Killina, Carbury, Kildare, W91 P6K8.
At Park House Nursing Home, Kilcock after an illness bravely borne surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Jane.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family wife Kitty, children John, Siobhan, Liam, Colm, Orla and Emer, brothers and sisters Dan, Seamus, Lilly and Sheila, daughters-in-law Paulette, Yvonne and Julie, sons-in-law Ken and Ciarán, uncle Oliver, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Sean Rest in Peace.
Sean will repose at his Home (Eircode W91 P6K8) this Friday from 3pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12noon in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Sean's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this difficult time.
Funeral service: https://www.carburyparish.ie/our-parish/webcam-derrinturn/
The death has occurred of James (Seamus) McGivern
Leixlip, Kildare.
April 17, 2024, peacefully at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip, predeceased by his late wife Anne (née Cormack).
Beloved husband of Yvonne, Loved and remembered always by his wife, children Anne, Julie, Cormac and Seamie.
Sadly Missed by his grandchildren Max, Cara, James, Lily, Conor, Alex and Joe, daughters in law Audrey and Orla, extended family and many neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass on Friday, April 19, at 11am in The Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip, followed by private cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Family flowers only.
The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed live here: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
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) 868 230.
The death has occurred of Brenda (Josephine) Meagher (née Kennefick)
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Naas, Kildare.
April 17, 2024, (peacefully), in the company of her daughter Sheena and son Niall Peter, Brenda (Josephine).
Beloved wife of the late Niall and dear mother of Sheena and Niall Peter.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter, son, daughter-in-law Nicki, grandchild Hugh, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on Friday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm.
Removal on Saturday to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Enquires to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas. Phone: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
"May She Rest In Peace."
The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Sandes (née Brennan)
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Leixlip, Kildare / Quebec, Canada.
April 17, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Patricia (Pat), beloved wife of Marshall and much loved mother of Wendy, Shirley and the late Nigel.
Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Alison, Jessica, Emma and Adam, sons-in-law Nigel and David, step-grandchildren, step-greatgrandchildren, all her Canadian cousins, relatives and friends.
Removal on Saturday afternoon (April 20) to St Andrew’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Service at 12.30pm followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Pat’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this link.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
"You may be gone from our sight but you are never gone from our hearts."
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