Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, January 23, 2024

Liam O'Halloran

The death has occurred of Liam O’Halloran, Green Lane, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Westcourt, Callan. Peacefully, in his 91st year, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Monday, January 22, 2024 Pre-deceased by wife Maura (née Murphy) and his son Pat. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, sons and daughters, Matt, Fr. Philip MHM, Veronica, Willie, Siobhan, Fiona and Tom, daughters-in-law Mags, Julie and Ashley, sons-in-law Paul, John and Mark, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his brothers Tomás and Francis, his sisters Carmel and Joan, sisters-in-law Chrissie O’Halloran and Nora Murphy, brothers-in-law John Martin and Joe O’Brien, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially his two closest friends Paddy Costigan and Maisie Condon.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443), on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Callan for Requiem Mass on Saturday, January 27, at 11am. Burial will follow immediately afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on: https://churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish). House private please on Saturday morning.

Josie Lawlor

The death has occurred of Josie (Julia) Lawlor, Portmarnock and formerly of Goresbridge, Kilkenny, on January 22, 2024. Suddenly, but peacefully at home. Predeceased by her sisters Phyllis and Kitty and brother John. Very sadly missed by her brother Wattie, niece Catherine, nephew Patrick, her many nieces and nephews, niece-in-law Deirdre, nephew in law Tony, grandnephews John, William and PJ, grandnieces Michelle, Rachel and Ellie, great grandnephew, great grandnieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Seán Cantwell

The death has occurred of Seán Cantwell, Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Kilkenny City and late of the E.S.B., on  January 23, 2024, peacefully, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Much loved husband and best friend of Rita (née Lyons), loving father of Carmen, Hilary and Elaine, father-in-law of Jim, Cathnia and Michael, adored grandad of Niamh, Ross, Charlie, Daisy, Conor and Cillian and loving brother of Phyl, Joanie, Pat and the late Anthony, Maura, Anna, Matt and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday, January 25, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 26, at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray followed by burial in Saint Kieran’s Cemetery, Hebron Road, Kilkenny at 2pm approx. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul.  Funeral will be livestreamed here: https://queenofpeace.ie/

Margaret (Rita) Taylor (née Neary)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Rita) Taylor (née Neary), Kilmacud, Dublin / Callan, Kilkenny. Peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at St Michael's Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Rita will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter Carmel, son Joe, grandchildren Faolán, Sorcha, Maeve and Amelia, her brother Mickey, sisters Bridie and Kay, daughter-in-law Chrissy, son-in-law Fergal, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her son John, sister Mary and brothers Paddy and Billy.

Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, January 25, at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Irish Cancer Society.

Tom Brett

The death has occurred of Tom Brett, Waterford Road, Kilkenny, on January 21, 2024 (peacefully) at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Sean and his sister Mary. He will be sadly missed by his wife Grace, children Thomas, Alan and Gráinne, brothers Billy, Paddy, Hugh and David, grandchildren Conor, Cathal, Sean, Caoimhe, Isaac and Maria, daughter-in-law Carmel, son-in-law Ken and Kate, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends especially Claire.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by interment in Foulkstown Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.  Tom's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on this link: https://www.stpatricksparishkilkenny.com/

Tony Byrne

The death has occurred of Tony Byrne, Yandina, Queensland Qld Australia and formerly of Blanchfields Park, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. Tony passed away on January 18, 2024, peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family. Predeceased by his father Tommy. Tony will be dearly missed by his loving wife Lana, sons Conor and Campbell, his mother Eileen Byrne, brother Thomas, sister Caroline, brother-in-law Seamus, sister-in-law Anne, nephew, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends both in Australia and Ireland.

Requiem Mass for Tony will be celebrated on Thursday (January 25) at 10.30am Australian time in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Tewantin QLD, followed by cremation. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at 12.30am Irish time on Thursday on the following link: https://www.tastefultransitions.com.au/tony-byrne/

Roisín Gilroy

The death has occurred of Roisín Gilroy, late of Kilkenny and Howth, Co. Dublin. Roisín passed away peacefully, January 21, 2024, at South East Palliative Care, Waterford, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of David and much-loved sister of Dave and Karen. Will be very sadly missed by her husband, brother and sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece, nephew, extended family, her best friend Audrey and her amazing wider circle of friends.

Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday afternoon, January 24, from 3pm to 5pm. Removal the following morning, Thursday, to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live via the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-fintans-parish-church-sutton-dublin

Mary Le Fevre (née Breen)

The death has occurred of Mary Le Fevre (née Breen), Jersey, United Kingdom, and formerly of Dangan Terrace, Thomastown, Kilkenny, who passed away suddenly on January 11, 2024 at her home in Jersey. Much loved mother of Darren, Simon, Antoin and Jodi. Predeceased by her sister Anne, much loved sister to Marian, Ina and Dan. An incredible mum and a devoted grandma who lived a life committed to the love and care of others. She will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.

Requiem Mass will be held for Mary at St Thomas' Church at midday on February 15, followed by burial at Surville Cemetery in Jersey. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Jersey. Tel: (0044) 153499444.