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John Bergin
The death has occurred of John Bergin, Tanderagee, Broadford, Kildare.
Peacefully after a brave battle, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Doctors and Nurses at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Alacoque, brothers and sister Seamus, Colette and Donal.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, wife Betty (Cully), children Lorraine and her husband Danny, Neil and his wife Gwen, Yvonne and her husband Damien.
His grandchildren Tadgh, Elsie-Mary, Grace, Abby, Alice, Aoife, Hannah and Patrick, brothers and sisters Michael, Valerie, Brendan, Robert, Dermot and Attracta, aunt Joan Flanagan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May John Rest in Peace
John will be reposing in St. Mary's Church Broadford on Thursday from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary's Church Broadford followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
John's family would like to Thank You for your kindness and support at this difficult and sad time. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired to Breakthrough Cancer Research.
HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE
Donations in lieu of flowers to Breakthrough Cancer Research in Memory of John Bergin: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JB70894244/donate.html
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Dinah Da Silva
The death has occurred of Dinah DA SILVA, Naas, Kildare.
Da Silva (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Sao Paulo, Brasil) – October 3, 2025, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family and friends, at Naas General Hospital.
Dinah, beloved mother of Mariana and adored nana of Myke, Sam, Amy and baby Zack. Pre-deceased by her mother Vo Paula and sister Naninha.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter, brothers Nani, Washington, Wilian, Edinho, Lincon and Brasil, sisters Kiss and Roshani, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially her best friend Roberto.
Reposing on Friday from 4pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, W91 VY71. A Private Cremation Service will take place at a later date. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
“May She Rest In Peace”
“Descanse Em Paz” “Meus Ovos”
Elizabeth (Lil) Kenny (née Reddy)
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lil) Kenny (née Reddy), Baltinglass Nursing Home Formerly Ballinacarrig,Castledermot and Wptce, Castledermot, Kildare.
Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) and son Noel.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Patricia, Pauline and Nuala,sons Liam,Henry,Laurence and Paul,son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren ,great grandchildren, nieces,nephews,relatives and a large circle of friends.
MAY LIL REST IN PEACE.
Reposing in Dunne's Funeral Home Mill Road, Castledermot, (eircode R14X317) on Wednesday from 2pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 9:30am to The Church Of The Assumption, Castledermot arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am.
Followed by internment in Moone Cemetery.
Family Flowers only please Donations if desired to Baltinglass Community Hospital.
Donation Box in Church.
Lil's Funeral Mass can be viewed on:http://www.churchservices.tv/Castledrmot
Dunne's funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Those who wish to leave a personal message of Condolence may do so in the Condolence section below
Donal Joseph Laverty
The death has occurred of Donal Joseph Laverty, Naas, Kildare / Tyrone / Gorey, Wexford.
Laverty Donal Joseph, Rathmore, Naas, Co. Kildare, and late of Ardboe, Co. Tyrone, Gorey, Co. Wexford, and Manchester. October 7 2025. In his 97th year.
Peacefully surrounded by his family and in the tender loving care of the staff of Larchfield Park Nursing Home.
Husband of the late Eileen. Will be dearly missed by his family, Angus, Ciaran, Maura, Nuala and Oonagh, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, extended family, relatives, friends, and neighbours.
Predeceased by his parents Lily and Bernard,and his siblings Maeve, Eamon, Dympna, Deirdre, Hetty and Angus.
May Donal’s gentle soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at his daughter Nuala’s home, W91DH3F on Wednesday October 8 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Thursday October 9 in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Eadestown followed by burial in Eadestown Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Noel Leacy
The death has occurred of Noel Leacy, Anneville, Clonard, Meath / Leixlip, Kildare.
Noel, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Predeceased by his wife Phylis, parents Joe and Johanna, brothers Eamon, Liam, Francis and Oliver.
Sadly missed by his loving children Sandra, Paul and Aidan, daughters-in-law Liz and Rena, grandchildren Amy, Jason, Adam, Becky, Eoghan and Luke, great-grandchildren Archie, Freddie, Indie, AJ and Dottie, brother Joe, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May Noel Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Darby's Funeral Home, Main Street Kinnegad, N91E4CF, on Wednesday, October 8, from 5pm until 7pm, with removal to arrive at St. Finian's Church, Clonard, at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 9, at 12 noon.
Noel's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://youtube.com/live/my_MIsAE4ww?feature=share
Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Sandra Ryan (née Stock)
The death has occurred of Sandra Ryan (née Stock), Maryville, Kildare Town, Kildare.
Sandra Ryan née Stock, Maryville, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, October 6 2025, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Wife of the late Declan. Sandra will be sadly missed by her loving son Declan, daughter in law Kim, grandchildren Millie and Jamie, brothers Tony and John(Rip), brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Sandra Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town on Thursday (October 9) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin for funeral service at 11.30am.
Sandra's funeral service will be live streamed through the webstream link below.
Family flowers only please.
Webstream
Cremation/burial: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
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