Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, September 7, 2023

Declan Carey

The death has occurred of Declan Carey, Upper Kilmurry, retired publican, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, formerly of  Straffan, Co Kildare, and London, England. Declan died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness bravely borne. He is predeceased by his brother Noel and sisters Helen and Claire. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Elizabeth (née Power) and his three cherished daughters Lisa, Caroline and Alice. Declan will also be greatly missed by his sisters Louise and Christine, and his brother Romuald in addition to his many neighbours, friends and former customers at Carey's Pub. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of St Mark's Ward at the Hermitage Clinic, Dublin for their kindness and compassion when caring for Declan.

Reposing at his home R95 FX76 from 4pm on Friday concluding with Vigil Prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

Peter O'Dowd

The death has occurred of Peter O'Dowd, Shankill, Paulstown, Kilkenny. Peter passed away at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny following a long illness bravely borne. Son of the late Paddy (O.S) and the late Catherine (Bona), brother of John, Jimmy and Felim, brother-in-law of Carol and Ruth, uncle of Patrick, Sinèad, Rachael, Alice, Niamh, Clodagh and the late Susanna. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces and a wide circle of friends.

Peter's remains will be reposing in Somers Funeral Home, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 DY66) on Thursday, 7th September, from 5pm to 8pm. Peter's requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 8th September, at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Paulstown. Burial afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown.

Rest in Peace