Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, December 15 2025

Liam Fitzpatrick

The death has occurred of Liam Fitzpatrick, Lucan, Dublin / Crumlin, Dublin / Celbridge, Kildare.

FITZPATRICK, Liam (Willsbrook, Lucan, County Dublin, formerly of Ardeevin Court, Lucan, Saint Patrick’s Park, Celbridge, County Kildare, Clogher Road, Crumlin and The Coombe, Dublin and late of Superquinn, Ireland) December 13 2025.

Passed peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff of Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip, County Kildare.

Beloved husband and best friend of sixty years of Margaret (Murphy), and adored father of Susannah (Dodds), David, Michael, Deirdre, Lynn (Rhatigan) and honorary son, Neville.

Treasured father-in-Law to Hamish, Jollene, Mei and Neville, and cherished grandfather of Sarah, Katie, James, Tilly, Olivia, Layla, Sasha, Liam, Emmett and Fiona, brother of John and Noeleen, and brother-in-law to Joan (Murphy).

Pre-deceased by his mother Bridie (Foran), father Denis Fitzpatrick, sisters Patty and Elizabeth, brothers Denis and Maurice, best friends and brothers-in-law Seamus, Brendan and Jim, and sisters-in-law Pauline and Lily.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

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John Mealy

The death has occurred of John Mealy, 14 Geraldine Road, Athy, Kildare / Laois.

Predeceased by his loving wife Teresa, parents Margaret and Patrick, brothers George and Joe, sister Mary and nephew Francis.

Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Mary and Gail, sister Ann, son-in-law Seán, grand-daughters Chloe and Andrea, grandsons Aaron, Ryan and Billy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

Robert Richardson

The death has occurred of Robert Richardson, Kilteel, Rathmore, Naas, Kildare / Blessington, Wicklow.

Richardson, Robert, Kilteel, Rathmore, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Blessington, Co. Wicklow. December 13 2025.

Loving husband of Tara, devoted father of Shauna, Dara, Moya and Robert Jr.

Will be dearly missed by his family, grandchildren Grace, Tyler, Alex, and Lilah, Moya's partner David, his parents Bobby and Maureen, brothers David, Mark, Dermot and sister Olivia, parents in-law Tommy and Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Robert's soul Rest in Peace

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Pieta House.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Donations in lieu of flowers to Pieta in Memory of Robert Richardson: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RR46123784/donate.html

Liam Cowley

The death has occurred of

Liam Cowley, Allenview Heights, Newbridge, Kildare / The Curragh, Kildare

COWLEY Liam (Allenview Heights, Newbridge & late of The Curragh Camp) - December 12 2025 (peacefully) at Naas Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving wife Frances and his parents Jim & Nancy Cowley. Sadly missed by his sisters Marguerite and Olivia and his brother Jay, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Liam Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Monday (December 15) from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Anderson & Leahy Funeral Directors on Tuesday morning at 9.30am to arrive at Cill Mhuire, Ballymany for Mass at 10am.

Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-church

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.

Kate Crampton

The death has occurred of Kate Crampton, Stratford-on-Slaney, Wicklow / Hollywood, Wicklow / Kildare.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kate Crampton, Hillview, Stratford-on-Slaney, and formally of Johnstown, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow.

Kate passed away peacefully after a short but devastating illness in Naas General Hospital on Saturday, December 13 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was cared for with great compassion and dedication by the wonderful staff of Naas General Hospital.

Kate will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her beloved mother Ann, her sister Jane, her brother James, and her much loved daughter Ava. She is also sadly mourned by her nieces Alaoise and Maria, her nephew Brian, and by Jane’s partner Robbie Magee.

Kate now reunited with her beloved father Frank, who predeceased her.

Kate will be fondly remembered by her extended family, relatives, neighbours, and her wide circle of treasured friends.

Heartfelt thanks are extended to Kate’s amazing group of friends who enabled her to remain at home and filled her days with comfort, laughter and love. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and support shown to Kate until the very end. Her warmth, generosity and gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of all that knew her.

Kate will repose at her sister, Jane’s home Baysland, Naas Co. Kildare W91EK2K, on Sunday, December 14 from 6pm until 9pm and Monday December 15 from 2pm – 9pm.

House private on Tuesday the 16th for removal to St Kevin’s Church, Hollywood Co. Wicklow W91WY66 for Requiem Mass which will be celebrated at 11.00 am, followed by burial in the adjacent graveyard.

‘We could not stop the downpour, but we will always walk with you in the rain’.

Family flowers only, Kate has asked in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Down’s Syndrome Ireland. Boxes will be made available at Hollywood Church to receive donations.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.memoriallane.ie/Livestream/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Down Syndrome Ireland in Memory of Kate Crampton: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/KC32504347/donate.html

John Hyland

The death has occurred of John Hyland, 27 Corrig Lane, Station Road, Portarlington, Laois / Athy, Kildare. Late of Rathgilbert, Athy.

Predeceased by his parents Madge and John Hyland, Rathgilbert House , Ballylinan and sister Ita (Curtis).

Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Maureen, Bridie, Eilish, Denis, Michael and Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Monday evening (December 15) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Tuesday morning (December 16) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Nora Whelan (née Fletcher)

The death has occurred of Nora Whelan (née Fletcher), Gleann na Carraige, Edenderry, Offaly / Celbridge, Kildare / East Wall, Dublin.

Formerly Celbridge, Co. Kildare and late of East Wall Dublin.

Nora passed away peacefully and comfortably at St. James' Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her brother Michael. She will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family: devoted husband John (Seán), much loved children Nuala, Deirdre, Paul and John, grandchildren Marc, James, Lauren, Shauna, Rían, Nicole, Lucy, Éabha, Georgia, Ethan, Noah and Julia, sons-in-law Ken and Marcus, daughters-in-law Wendy and Shelena, brother-in-law Vincent, sisters-in-law Maureen and Sheila, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Nora Rest in Peace.

Nora will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (R45 VK24) this Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm.

Her Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 10:30am in St. Mary's Church, Edenderry followed by cremation at Dardistown crematorium, Dublin at 1:30pm.

You can also take part in Nora's Funeral Mass via the webstream link below.

The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time.

Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass and Cremation Service is managed by an independent streaming company. Patrick Larkin Funeral Director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.edenderryparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html