Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Sarah Freda Benn (née Whiteford)
The death has occurred of Sarah Freda Benn (née Whiteford), Ballygurteen House, Roscrea, Tipperary, E53YW52 and formerly of Violet Hill, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Philip and dearly loved mother of Alexander, daughter of Kenneth and pre-deceased mother Evelyn. Sister to Gwen, Wesley and Jean. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandmothers Kathleen Whiteford and Freda Coyle, her niece Sienna and nephew Benjamin, her parents-in-law Richard and Daphne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her aunts and uncles, her relatives, very good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence Ballygurteen House, Roscrea (E53YW52) on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from her residence on Friday at 12.30pm arriving in Bourney Church, Roscrea for Funeral Service at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. (House private outside reposing times). Family flowers only please donations if desired to Irish Hospice Care.
Thomas Francis Holohan
The death has occurred of Thomas Francis Holohan, Foxrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Ballyspellan, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Michael, William, Maura, Kathleen and Julia (who died in infancy) and niece Cliona Flanagan. Deeply regretted by his brother Kevin, nieces and nephews Marion Flanagan, Maeve Flanagan, Emer Flanagan, Ròisin McEneany, Mary Holohan, Thomas Holohan, Ailis Holohan, Liam Holohan and Pauline Hayes, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral cortège will arrive at St. Kieran's Church, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7pm, for reception prayers. Requiem Mass will be on Friday, September 18, at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
Annmarie O'Reilly
The death has occurred of Annmarie O'Reilly, 2 St. Mary's Crescent, Hebron Road, Kilkenny. Annmarie passed away on August 21, 2026, tragically, in Melbourne, Australia. Beloved and devoted mother of Pat, Ned and Tom. Annmarie will be dearly missed by her loving sons, parents Ned and Bridget, siblings Noreen, Edward, Paddy Wayne, Arthur Francis, Jimmy, Chantelle and Ellen, grandmother Ann, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended families and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, September 21, from 4pm with funeral prayers at 6pm followed by removal to St. John's Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery.
Janette Shee (née Downie)
The death has occurred of Janette (Detta) Shee (née Downie) Newtown, Faugheen, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary died peacefully on September 13, 2026, predeceased by her husband Pat, daughter Lesley Roche and her brother Maurice. Deeply regretted by her sons Victor and David, son in law Bobby, daughters in law Fiona and Anne Maria, her brothers Jimmy and Ian and their wives Irene and Marie, beloved grandchildren Brian, Michelle, Aoife , Zach, Luke and Simona, great grandchildren Benji and Nico, family partners Ivan and Stephanie (who is expecting Detta's third great grandchild), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Janette will be reposing at her residence (E32KW66) on Wednesday, September 16, from 4pm to 7pm. Janette will be arriving at St Patrick's Church, Faugheen on Thursday, September 17, for Requiem mass on arrival at 11.30am followed by Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private on Thursday morning please.
Seamus Dunphy
The death has occurred of Seamus Dunphy, formerly of Narabane and Dunkitt, Kilmacow. Age 78 years. Seamus passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents James and Maggie and his brother Seanie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Myra, mother-in-law Mary, sister-in-law Anna and her partner Michael, cousin, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Thursday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5pm to 7:30pm. Arriving on Friday at St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. To view Seamus’ Funeral Mass please click on the following link: http://churchcamlive.ie/
Bridget Greene (née Brennan)
The death has occurred of Bridget Greene (née Brennan) of Shamrock Plaza, Shamrock Square, Carlow and formerly of Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny and Kilkea, Co Kildare. Pre-deceased by her parents Eddie and Margaret and sister Teresa. Beloved wife of the late Alistair Greene, much loved mother of Dahmane Joseph and adored grandmother of Conor and Grace. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Isabel, brothers Willie, Paddy, John and Joe, sisters Sarah, Elizabeth and Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Dahmane Joseph’s father Mourad, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow shortly.
The death has occurred of Marie Jastrzebska (née Holmes), Sherlock Lodge, Ballyvoole, Inistioge, and formerly of Ballyvalla, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, and late of McGuires Garden Centre, Woodstown, who died on Friday, September 11, peacefully at home, Predeceased by her parents Maise and Sim Holmes, sisters Annette and Eugenie. Marie will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Les, sisters Yvonne and Jackie, her brother and sister in law Andrew, Veronica, Marysia and Peter, nieces, nephews, her many friends and neighbours and especially her beloved fur babies.
Marie's removal will take place on Thursday, September 17, to the Church of The Assumption, Slieverue, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by private cremation. MASS LINK - DONATIONS LINK
Jo (Josephine) Ryan (née Doyle)
The death has occurred of Jo (Josephine) Ryan (née Doyle), Ballynooney East, Mullinavat Co. Kilkenny and late of St. Senan's Enniscorthy. Predeceased by her parents Willie and Brigid, sisters Helen, Mai and Teresa. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mossy (Thomas) and her beloved children Helen, Gretta, Annie and Tom, Helen's partner Jeff, Gretta's partner Daniel, sisters Geraldine and Patricia, brother Liam, brothers-in-law Kevin (Cullen) and Frank (Fitzpatrick), The Ryan Family (Salville, Enniscorthy), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross (eircode Y34 FK44) on Wednesday, September 16, from 4pm concluding at 8pm, followed by a private ceremony at Mount Jerome Crematorium on Thursday. House private please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society Donate Here
Marjorie Clarke
The death has occurred of Marjorie Clarke, The Rower, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford in the wonderful care of the staff of The Brandon View Ward, St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, on September 14, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Peter and her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her daughters Elaine and Marleen and her sons Sean, Glen and Paul, extended family and friends.
A private family cremation will take place at a later date.