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06 Sept 2025
06 Sept 2025
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pakie) Dermody
11 High Street, Ballyragget, Kilkenny
Funeral Arrangements Later
The death has occurred of Sylvia Hillier (née Aldridge)
Earlsbog, Threecastles, Kilkenny, R95C798
Sylvia passed away at home on 8th August 2023 after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ena and her sister Gloria. Sylvia will be sadly missed by her children David, Brian and Ann, her in-laws Sally, Georgina and Gerard, grandchildren Thomas, Harriet, Amy, Oliver, Elena, Rachel, Jonathan, Kieran and Claire, sister Ena, brother Bob, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Sylvia Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Threecastles (R95C798) on Thursday (10th August) from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Conahy. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork for Cremation Service at 4pm.
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at the following link
https://youtube.com/@AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
The death has occurred of Alice Thornton (née Hurley)
High Street, (& formerly Byrnesgrove), Ballyragget, Kilkenny
In the excellent care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget.
Daughter of the late Edward and Mary, predeceased by her husband Davey, brother Martin and sister Mary
Alice, will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons David, Aiden and Eddie, daughters-in-law Mary, Breda, and Áine, and her beloved grandchildren Cian, Aodha, Cillian and Jessie. Also missed by her loving sisters and brothers; Ann, Christina, Bridgie, Christy, Jimmy and Paddy, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence on Thursday (10th August) from 2pm concluding with Vigil Prayers & Rosary at 8pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget, on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Finnan's Cemetery, Ballyragget.
The death has occurred of Mary Cleere (née Burke)
Newpark, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Mary passed away peacefully on 8th August 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Michael and her brother Milo. Beloved wife of John and cherished mother of Geraldine, Seán, Pamela and Sarah. Mary will be greatly missed by her husband and family, sisters Claire and Caroline, brothers Seamus and Noel, sons-in-law Eoin, David and John, daughter-in-law Gemma, grandchildren Isabelle, Sophia, Jack and Evie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Mary Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home on Thursday (10th Aug) from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at the following link: https://www.stjohnskilkenny.com/webcam/
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for Mary's family may do so below.
The death has occurred of Joe Teesdale (Woodview, Killea, Dunmore East, Waterford / Thomastown, Kilkenny)
Late of Woodview, Killea, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford & formerly of Thomastown Co. Kilkenny.
Who Died on Tuesday 8th August 2023
Peacefully at University Hospital Waterford,
Surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his partner Kitty, will be sadly missed his his sons Joe Jr, Tom and Henry, daughters Emma and Jenny, sister Joanna, his adoring grandchildren, nephew Alex, Kitty’s family, extended relatives and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Reposing at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore (X91 TW21)
on Thursday (10th August) from 5:30pm with removal at 7:30pm To Holy Cross Church, Killea, Dunmore East, arriving for 8:30pm
Requiem Mass on Friday morning (11th August) at 11am
followed by burial immediately afterwards in the new Cemetery, Killea.
Joe’s Funeral cortège will come down Island lane and up the Harbour at 8pm on Thursday; en route to Killea Church for arrival at 8:30pm. (Walking from Woodview)
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the RNLI c/o Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors
The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass cards can be posted to Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors, St Ursula’s Terrace, Waterford.
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