Funeral to take place today of beloved Kilkenny man 'with great character'
Sean Hoyne passed away unexpectedly on Monday
Tributes have been paid following the sad and sudden death of Sean Hoyne, late of Ballyhendricken, Ballycallan, Kilkenny.
Sean died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home, on Monday, January 6, 2025.
He is pre-deceased by his parents John and Anastatia, his brother Pat and his sisters Annie (Curran) and Mary (Gittens).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Mary (née Butler), his daughters Marie, Ann and Paula, his son-in-law Alan Barden, Marie’s partner Emma Cullen, his adored grandsons Seanie and Billy, his brothers Kieran, Nicholas and Michael, his sisters Bridget (Fitzpatrick) and Geraldine (Burke), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Sean, with one mourner writing,
"Very sad to hear about Sean’s sudden passing. He was a great character. Sincere sympathies to Nicholas and Hoyne the family at this sad time. May he rest in peace."
Another wrote,
"Honesty, integrity, loyalty, and above all, hard work; these are all attributes that come to mind when I think of Sean Hoyne."
While another wrote,
"I’m so sorry for you, Sean was a big quiet man, who and I know from conversations with him, was absolutely besotted with all his girls. Sean really was a lovely honest and loyal man. I’m very sorry for you all."
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at his home (Eircode R95 Y744) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 1pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Ballycallan (Eircode R95 W726) for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, January 10 at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe.
Due to the predicted inclement weather conditions, there will be an opportunity for people to sympathise with Sean’s Family in The Church after the Requiem Mass.