Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, November 6, 2026

John Dooley

The death has occurred of John Dooley Ret’d RSM, Suncroft, The Curragh, and formerly Old Callan Road, Kilkenny City, on November 4, 2026, suddenly but peacefully at home. Predeceased by his younger brother Michael. Deeply missed by his loving wife Angie (Moll), cherished father of Sinead, Sarah and Ian. Adoring grandfather to Lucy, Scott, Charlie, Leo and Sophie. Beloved son of Michael an Rose, also missed by his sons-in-law Darren and Chris, daughter-in-law Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Jack Dooley

The death has occurred of Jack Dooley, Foyle Bridge, Gathabawn, Kilkenny / Freshford, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Mary Dooley. Jack passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Stella (Henderson) for 59 years and much loved father of Mary, Rita (Phelan), John and Catherine (Tobin), grandchildren Kara, Orla, Ellie, Sarah, James. Jack will be dearly missed by his brother Jim, sister-in-law Bridie, sons -in -law Paul and Mike, daughter-in-law Sinéad (Kelly) and Mary's partner Steve, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Freshford (R95 C44T) on Friday from 5.30pm. pausing for prayers at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday in Gathabawn Church at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery, Freshford. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care team. Donation box in Church.

Dr. Norman White

The death has occurred of Dr. Norman Everett White, Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Kilkenny / Thurles, Tipperary / Dublin, former senior lecturer at University College Dublin and renowned Gerard Manley Hopkins scholar and biographer, aged 89, peacefully in Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. Beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, raconteur, gourmand, reader and thinker. Norman greatly enjoyed life's pleasures. Despite experiencing dementia towards the end of his life, Norman maintained his curiosity and humour. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Jess and Pippa, grandchildren Alex, Darcie and Riley, sister Dororthy and a wide circle of family and friends.

Cremation Service on Saturday, November 7, at 12.15pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6. If you would like to make a donation in Norman's memory, please consider a dementia research charity.

Martin (Murt) Dawson

The death has occurred of Martin (Murt) Dawson, Cascade, Freshford, Kilkenny. Late of Clashacrow and London. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Suir Ward, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his parents Martin and Annie, wife Margaret, son-in-law Paul, brothers Mick and Dick, and sisters Nancy and Peggy. Deeply regretted by his partner Anna, daughter Ann (Quinn), son Brendan, his grandchildren Kevin, John, Eimear and Conor, daughter-in-law Carole (McInerney) his brother Billy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral arriving to St. Lachtain's Church (R95 K003) on Friday, November 6, for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery. You may view the Mass through the following link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-lachtains-church-freshford/

John Sherlock

The death has occurred of John Sherlock, Brownsbarn, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Birr, Co. Offaly on November 3, 2026, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Mario and Michael and his Parents Maura and John (Boyce). Sadly missed by his wife Maureen, son Michael, daughter Rachel and brother David (Australia), extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues in Glanbia.

Requiem mass on Friday, November 6, in the main Chapel at 12 midday. Cremation service at 11.15am on Saturday, November 7, in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin. Funeral mass can be viewed online at: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please

Fr. Thomas (Tom) Cody

The death has occurred of Fr Thomas (Tom) Cody, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, died October 20, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years. Born December 2, 1943, in Carrigcloney, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, Father Cody was the youngest of nine children born to Daniel and Bridget Cody. His siblings were Richard, Peggy, Martin, Anna, Walter, Fr Daniel, Michéal and Breda. He was also a proud uncle to 19 nieces and nephews. Following his education at Christian Brothers New Ross, Father Cody entered St. Kieran's College Kilkenny to study for the priesthood. He was ordained June 9, 1968 by Bishop Peter Birch at St. Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny. Father Cody's first assignment was as associate pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Panama City from 1968 to 1970, also teaching at Bishop Kenny High School. In 1974, he became pastor of Santa Maria del Mar Parish in Flagler Beach. In June 1977, Fr. Cody became the founding pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Palm Coast, where he served until 1985. He then became pastor of Resurrection Parish in Jacksonville, remaining there until his retirement in February 2002. Family remember Father Tom with affection for his gentle manner, his love of family and his enduring connection to Ireland.

Fr. Cody's Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary will take place on Monday, November 9, at 5.30pm (Florida USA Time) 10.30pm Irish time. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10am (Florida USA Time) 3pm Irish time on Tuesday, November 10, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258, Afterwards interment will take at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, beside his brother Fr. Daniel Cody. Mass can be viewed on link: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/thomar-cody-13086346#services

Laurence Hunt

The death has occurred of Laurence Hunt, Mervue, Galway / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. Laurence peacefully at University Hospital Galway (UHG), surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence M. and Eileen, and brother Edward. Lovingly and fondly remembered by his family: wife Beryl, children Camilla Hunt and Nyoka Hatch, stepdaughter Joyce Celine, brothers John (Cape Town, South Africa) and Ken (North Carolina, USA), sister Catherine, sisters-in-law Rita (California, USA), Nancy Atkins (North Carolina, USA) and Kit (Kilkenny), nieces and nephews Gio, Juliette, David, Laura, Gail, Kendra and Marc, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Cremation Service for Laurence Hunt will take place on Saturday, November 7, at 12 noon in Shannon Crematorium (V14 PV30).