Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, August 31, 2023
Laurence (Lal) Holden
The death has occurred of Laurence (Lal) Holden, 4 Rossmore View, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away unexpectedly, on August 28th 2023, at his home. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Fabian, Dawn, Nicola and Catríona, adored grandfather of April, Jessica, Monica, Tanya, Rachel, Dylan, Hollie, Saoirse and Aoife and cherished brother of Jimmy, Betty, Sean and the late Paddy. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Thomas and Emily, daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law Jim, James and Justin, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, Carlow on Thursday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday at 10.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Liam Duggan
The death has occurred of Liam Duggan, 70 The Weir, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. Liam passed away on 23rd August 2023, unexpectedly, at his home. Liam passed away on 23rd August 2023, unexpectedly, at his home. Beloved father of Evie and Shea. Liam will be sadly missed by his children and their mother Marie, his partner Claire, mother Philomena, brother Sean, sister Clare, sister-in-law Kay, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and work colleagues.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home on Thursday (31st August) from 4pm to 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for Service at 1.45pm. The Mass can be viewed online: https://www.stjohnskilkenny.com/webcam/ The Cremation Service can be viewed online: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ In celebration of Liam's life, his family ask for bright colours to be worn while attending his Funeral.
Séamus Downey
The death has occurred of Séamus Downey, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon, and formerly of Lisdowney, Co Kilkenny, on August 26th, 2023. Peacefully in the compassionate care of the devoted staff at the Roscommon Hospice. Séamus will be greatly missed by his loving wife Phil, daughters Helen and Fiona, sons-in-law Richard and Gianluca, brother Tom, sisters Mary, Teresa and Bridget, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Séamus is predeceased by his sister Elizabeth.
Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Thursday. Burial afterwards in Gailey Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Roscommon Hospice. The funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Thursday at 11am by clicking Smyth’s Channel 1