Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The death has occurred of Eugene Canning, 48 Richview, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Dundrum, Dublin. Eugene passed away on 28th April 2024, peacefully at home, in the presence of his caring family. Eugene will be deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret (nee Coffey), son Gavin, daughter-in-law Sarah, granddaughters Thea and Juno, sisters Mairéad and Gay, extended family, many old friends and good neighbours.
A Celebration of Eugene's life will take place on Wednesday (1st May) at 2.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin (D24 EP83) and will be followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Newpark Hotel, Castlcomer Road, Kilkenny (R95 KP63) at 5pm. All are very welcome. House private please. The Service from Crematorium will be live streamed: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html Eugene's family are truly grateful for the excellent care he has received over the last few years of his life. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/
The death has occurred of Tom Ryan of Portlaoise, formerly The Rower, Kilkenny, and Dublin. On April 28th 2024, Tom passed away peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father to Seán, Kevin and Donal. Cherished grandfather to Hannah, Rebecca and Sophia. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Seamus and JohnJoe, daughters in law, Laura and Amber, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
He can be visited reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Wednesday from 6pm until 7.30pm. Requiem mass will take place in Portlaoise at St Peter and Paul’s Church, 12 noon on Thursday, and can be attended online through https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam. Cremation will follow in Mount Jerome around 3pm.
The death has occurred of Albert (Bert) Ward, Kilmore West, Dublin, and formerly Castlecomer, on 24th April 2024, unexpectedly at his residence. Beloved partner of Maureen, step-dad to Sue, Pauline, Tina, Denise and Claire, father of Albert Jnr and Nora. Bert will be very sadly missed by his partner, and step-daughters sons-in-law, grandchildren, Dylan, Jack, Sam, Katie, Lucy, Amber and Patrick, extended grandchildren, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, D17FK58 on Wednesday afternoon, May 1st, from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St Luke The Evangelist, Kilmore West, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.