Kilkenny Deaths, Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Joan O'Brennan (née Ronan)
The death has occurred of Joan O'Brennan (née Ronan), Pottlerath, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny, peacefully, at her home in Kilmanagh. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Wilf, sisters Rita (London), Maura (Castletobin, Callan), brother Joe (Westcourt, Callan), her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Pottlerath (Eircode R95 V2F8) on Tuesday, December 13th, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by prayers and removal to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh. House private at all other times, please. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. Family flowers only, please. If you wish to express your condolences to Joan's family please use the link below. Joan's Funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking on the following link: Our Lady Queen of Peace Kilmanagh https://churchmedia.ie/our-lady-queen-of-peace-kilmanagh/
Margaret Murphy (née Kearney)
The death has occurred of Margaret Murphy (née Kearney), Ballyrouragh, Slieverue, Kilkenny, 12th December 2022. Margaret Maggie, peacefully, in the care of her loving family, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Peter. Beloved mother of Andrew, Margaret, Catherine, Anna, Murt and Moira, sons-in-law Pierce, Paddy, Michael and Catherine's partner Jim, daughters-in-law Harryet and Deirdre, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross, from 4pm on Tuesday, 13th December, with Rosary at 6.30pm followed by removal to her daughters Anna's residence (Carrigcloney, Glenmore). Reposing again for neighbours and friends. Removal will take place from Carrigcloney at 11.30am on Wednesday, 14th December, (passing her residence) to arrive at The Church of The Assumption, Slieverue, for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie/
Mabel Harper (née Morrow)
The death has occurred of Mabel Harper (née Morrow), Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny. Mabel passed away on Saturday 10th December, aged 101, at her home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John Alexander Harper, Mabel will sadly missed by her family, Ronald, Margaret, Rosemary, William and Hazel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service will take place on Saturday (17th December) at 2pm in St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny and will be followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team. Donation box in Cathedral or alternatively at https://www.carlowkilkennyhomecareteam.ie/ The family would like to thank in a special way Mabel's carers and the Home Care Team for the care and attention shown to her during her final illness.
Patrick (Paddy) Downey
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Downey, Conahy, Ballyragget, Kilkenny, on 11th December, 2022. Passed away peacefully in the dignified care of the staff at The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Waterford. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas, Richard, Nicholas, John and Joseph. He will be sorely missed by his devoted and loving family, his wife Anne, daughter Edel, son Kieran and daughter-in-law Aoife, sisters-in-law Nancy, Mary, Josephine, Donna and Phil, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Wednesday (14th December) from 7pm pausing for the Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Thursday (15th December) from 12pm with Funeral Prayers at 1pm, followed by removal to St. Colman's Church, Conahy (R95 VK46) for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Paddy will be laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online : https://youtube.com/@AllisonRitchieChurchSinger Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Conahy Parish Graveyard Fund (donation box in Church).
Kathleen Cahill (née Collier)
The death has taken place of Kathleen Cahill, née Collier, Smithstown, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballinkillen, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Jack, daughter Ann, her son in law Mick, brothers Roly and Jimmy and sister Isey. Sadly missed by her sons Eddie, Seamus and Sean, daughters Alice Conlon and Mary Walsh, her 14 grandchildren, great-grandchild Noah, sisters Mary and Alice, daughters in law, sons in law, brothers in law, sister in law, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her son Sean's residence, Smithstown, Thomastown (R95NW95), from 2pm on Tuesday. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in The Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, followed by burial in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown. Funeral Mass for Kathleen can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/.