Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Michael Hale

The death has occurred of Michael Hale, Shortalstown, Stoneyford, Kilkenny / Dunnamaggin, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his sister Josie. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home on Monday, 8th May 2023. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his wife Ann, son John, daughters Marie and Carol, daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Maurice and Matthew, grandchildren Emma, Luke, Thomas, Lauren, Lilly, Seán, Cathal and Micheál, brothers John and Paddy, sisters Pauline and Philomena, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, (Eircode R95 Y443) on Tuesday, 9th May, from 5pm. Funeral Prayers at 7pm followed by removal to St. Leonard’s Church, Dunnamaggin arriving at 8pm approximately. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Newtown Cemetery.

Pat Heffernan

The death has occurred of Pat Heffernan, 2 Park Street, Middleton, Co. Cork and formerly Mayo and London, May 6th, 2023, peacefully at University Hospital Cork. Predeceased by his sisters Peggy and Phyllis and brother Johnny. Deeply regretted by his daughter Oona, son Kevin, their mother Maura and grandchildren. Pat will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sisters Marie and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces in London and the U.S , neighbours, relatives and his work colleagues at Cronins and Bernard Kavanagh and sons LTD.

Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Tuesday from 6pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem mass at 11am followed by burial in the Mill Cemetery. Pat's funeral mass can be viewed by pressing the link to follow.

John Lennon

The death has taken place of John Lennon, Ballyduff, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. John died peacefully at his home, in the care of his brother Syl, on Monday, 8th of May 2023. John will be sadly missed by his sister Anna Mary and brother Syl, his nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to John's medical team and his home care team.

Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graignamanagh from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday 9th of May. Removal at 10.40am on Wednesday, 10th May, to arrive at Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Jim O'Brien

The death has occurred of Jim O'Brien, Station Road, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, on Monday 8th May 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely borne.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Ellie, daughters Geraldine and Teresa, son Joe, adored grandchildren Amy, Allie, Nessa, Darragh, Cera, Noah, Conall and Síodhmhaith, sons-in-law Kevin and Eamonn and daughter-in-law Orla. Jim is survived by his brothers John and Bill, sisters Ann, Eileen, Joan, Mary, Bridget and Bernie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95 XE 00) on Tuesday( 9th May) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Arriving at St. Martin's Church, Ballyhale on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at all times please. Family flowers Only. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Association https://www.parkinsons.ie/

Rest in Peace