Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Hazel HarperTelfer
The death has occurred of Hazel HarperTelfer, formerly of Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny, passed away peacefully after a short illness, Vancouver, Canada. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Mabel Harper. Sadly missed by her devoted husband Angus, brothers Ronald and William, sisters Margaret and Rosemary, stepson Andre, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, relatives and her many dear neighbours and friends.
Funeral Thursday 28th May, 2026 at 10:00pm GMT (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84918820569?pwd=FKboz573PR3IWaJUpqIhG6QfZcLuMa.1 livestream). Donations to the Irish Kidney Association or the ISPCA, both causes were close to Hazels heart.
Dave Heatherington
The death has occurred of Dave Heatherington, Loon, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, on May 25, 2026. Suddenly, but peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his father Willie, mother Jane, sister Helen, brothers John and BillHe is survived by his wife Nora, son Paul, daughter Karen, grandchildren Katelyn, Allyssia, Ollie and Mia, son-in-law Aidan, Anna (Paul’s partner) brother Jimmy, sister Marie, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relations and friends.
Reposing at his home (R95T0HT) on Wednesday, May 27, from 4pm to 8pm, pausing for Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortège arriving at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe on Thursday, May 28, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Dave will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer. Dave's funeral mass can be viewed here: https://www.mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart
Paula Cantwell Farrell
The death has occurred of Paula Cantwell Farrell, Clonfower, Lanesboro and formerly of Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents Jack and Doll, sister Mary, brother Tom and by her son-in-law Paul. Paula will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Paddy, daughter Anne, sons Patrick, Paul and John, brother Ned, daughters-in-law Penny and Elli, grandchildren Alice, Rosie, Tommy, Callie and Claire, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 27, from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St.Mary’s Church, Lanesboro on Thursday, May 28, at 1pm, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/?church=lanesborough Family flowers only please donations if desired to St. Christopher’s Services , Longford , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
Christian Cuddihy
The death has occurred of Christian Cuddihy, Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny. Christian passed away on May 23, 2026, unexpectedly, at his home. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Eleanor and his brother James. Christian will be dearly missed by his heartbroken family, siblings Catherine, Lena, Patrick, Tyrone, Siobháin, Lee and Michael (Kealy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, in a special way his loyal friends Graham and Tommy, kind neighbours and not forgetting his beloved pet dog Millie.
Reposing at his sister Siobháin's home, 20 Burrells Walk, College Park, Kilkenny (R95C9Y5) on Thursday, May 28, from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
James Doherty
The death has occurred of James Doherty, Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, Kilkenny / Ferrybank, Waterford. James passed away on Sunday following a farm accident. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and May. James will sadly missed by his partner Lorna, brothers John, Eamonn and Pat, sisters Bridget, Eileen, Mairead and Maria, uncle Willie Doherty, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday, May 27, at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5pm until 8pm. Arriving on Thursday, May 28, at The Church of the Assumption, Slieverue (via his residence) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. To view James’ Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie/ferrybank-webcam/ House private at all times please.