Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, September 3, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Kathleen (Katie) Chaffer (née Phelan)
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Katie) Chaffer (née Phelan), Ullid, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, and late of Rathlarish, Carrick-on-Suir, who died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary, brothers Seamus and Liam. Katie will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Joey, daughter Kerri, granddaughter Annie, brothers Tommy, Noel and John, sister Marie, brother-in-law Michael, sisters-in-law Joan and Rose, nephews Robert, Noel, Shane, Aidan and Darragh, her beloved dog Tilly, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Katie’s funeral details will be updated on Friday.
Joan Fitzpatrick (née Ireland)
The death has occurred of Joan Fitzpatrick (née Ireland), Kickham Street, Kilkenny City and formerly of Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on September 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of all the staff in Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Joe and Madge, sisters Isma and Jenny, brothers Joey and Dick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Billy, sister in law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Joan will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 8:30pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort on Saturday 5th at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend you can view the requiem mass (live only) on https://www.facebook.com/danesfortparish Joan’s family would like to thank all the staff in St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny and Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark for all their care and kindness given to Joan and her family during her stay there.
Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin)
The death has occurred of Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin), Dominic Street, Kilkenny. Ellen passed away on September 1, 2026, peacefully at home, in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Aoife and Seán. Ellen will be dearly missed by her loving family, mother Kathleen (née Clooney), brothers Patrick and James, Aoife's partner James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew Conor, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, her many friends and in a special way her dear friends Doreen and Imelda. Ellen is predeceased by her father Paddy and more recently her cousin Niall.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Thursday, September 3, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Margaret Ryan (née Conway)
The death has occurred of Margaret Ryan (née Conway), 40 Ursula’s Terrace, Waterford City, and formerly of Killandrew, Mullinavat, County Kilkenny. Margaret passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Sean and brother Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving son Tony, daughters Carmel (Donnellan), Anne-Marie (Comerford) and Nuala, brothers Owen, Tom and Ned, sister Kathleen (Doherty), sons-in-law Mike and Michael, daughter-in-law Trish and Catherine, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Cormac, Cathal, Eva, Anna, Molly, Leah, James, Heather and Luke, nieces, nephews, neighbours and great friends.
Arriving on Thursday at St. Beacon’s Church, Mullinavat for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of St. Patrick’s Waterford. (Donations box in funeral home and Church). To view Margaret’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-beacons-church-mullinavat
Ann Scott (née Delaney)
The death has occurred of Ann Scott (née Delaney), Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny. Ann passed away on August 31, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of her family, and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cherry Ward at University Hospital, Waterford, after a short illness fought with dignity and courage. Beloved wife of Pierce and much loved mother of Emma, Sylvia and Susan. Ann will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Teresa and Bernadette, brothers Michael, Patrick, Thomas, Ger and Peter, sons-in-law Martin, Tommy and Kenneth, her adored grandchildren Dylan, Jason, Lucy, Amy, Jack, Cian, Scott and Phoebe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, brother Seamus and nephew Peter.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS House is private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Waterford Hospice. DONATIONS
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Miskella, Stephen Street, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Ballinamona, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Beloved son of the late Margaret and John. Much adored father to Stephen, Caroline and Mairéad. Brother of Jim, Bridie, Joe, Tess and the late Dick and Sean. Tom will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughter- in -law Laura, grandchildren Tarique, Latisha, Montana and Charlie, extended family and his wide circle of friends.
Removal on Thursday, September 3, to St James' Church, Horeswood, (eircode: Y34 TY71) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am afterwards Tom will be laid to rest in Ballykerogue Cemetery. Tom's mass can be viewed online on Thursday, September 3, on: https://horeswoodparish.ie/ House strictly private please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The South East Blood Bikes https://bloodbikessoutheast.ie/