Kilkenny Deaths - November 10, 2023

P.J. Taylor

The death has occurred of P.J. Taylor, Butts Green, Kilkenny. P.J. passed away on 8th November 2023, unexpectedly, at his home. Beloved father of Ellie and Jay. P.J. will be dearly missed by his loving children, parents Paddy and Peggy, sisters Louise and Olga, brothers-in-law Colly and Noelie, nephew Eric, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his parents home, 48 Lord Edward Street, Kilkenny on Saturday (11th November) from 3pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Sunday morning at 11.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed: https://www.stcanicesparish.ie/web-cam/

Tom Burtchaell

The death has occurred of Tom Burtchaell, Clohastia, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny, R95YX80. Tom passed away peacefully after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity on November 7th at St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget and great friend and brother-in-law Tom (Molloy).  Beloved husband of Geraldine and adored brother of Helen and Mary (Molloy). Tom will be sadly missed by Geraldine, Helen and Mary, Mary’s children, beloved by Tom, Gary, Kevin, Conor and Ciara; also by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and all Geraldine’s nieces and nephews, by all his relatives and wonderful neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home (Eircode R95 YX80) from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday 9th of November, Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm. Removal at 9.30am on Friday morning to arrive at Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh for 10am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online. A cremation service will take place following Tom's Funeral Mass, in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin (Eircode D6WHY98) at 2.15pm. Requiem Mass can be viewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugzIAT5kNvM Family flowers only and donations can be made, if desired, in collection boxes at Tom's wake, Funeral Mass and Cremation service in aid of the liver Transplant Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin.

Maureen DeLoughry (née Power)

The death has occurred of Maureen DeLoughry (née Power), 11 Noreview Crescent, Thomastown, Kilkenny and formerly of Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Peter. Sadly missed by her niece Cecilia (Carberry), grand niece Ann (Halpin), cousin Kieran Power, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Reposing in the Side Chapel, Church of the Assumption, Thomastown from 5pm on Thursday with rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, followed by burial in St Bennett's Cemetery, Bennettsbridge.  A message of sympathy can be left by using the Condolence option below.  Maureen's funeral mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/

Garry (Spike) Preston

The death has occurred of Garry (Spike) Preston, Rockfield, Gowran, Kilkenny, who died suddenly on November 5th 2023. Predeceased by his father Bob. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Christine, sons Alex, Sean, and Mickey, mother Mary, brother David, uncle Graham, parents in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, niece Willow, nephew, James, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues of the trucking community.

Reposing at Hehirs Funeral Home on Thursday, 9th November, from 5pm to 8pm with eulogy at 6.30pm. Cremation will take place at a later date. 

Elizabeth (Betty) Wemyss (née Reddy)

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Wemyss (née Reddy) Ballygriffin, Kilmacow, Kilkenny / Kilmacow, Waterford. Betty passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Predeceased by her brothers Michael and P.J. Sadly missed by her loving son Colin, daughter-in-law Margaret, sisters May (Roche) and Theresa (Reddy), brothers Eugene and Dominic, grandchildren Clara and Evan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Thursday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 6pm until 8pm. Arriving on Friday at St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to the Hospice Society. Those wishing to leave a message of condolences for Betty’s family, please use the online service below. To view Betty’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://www.kilmacowparish.com/