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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of John Connery, Kilkenny Road, Freshford, Kilkenny. John passed away suddenly but peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Marianne. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Seamus and Donal, sisters Mary and Cléir, nieces, nephews, extended family and neighbours. R
eposing in Kennedy’s Funeral Home (R95 C44T), Freshford on Friday, July 4, from 5pm, pausing for vigil prayers and rosary at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 5, at 2pm in St Lachtain’s church Freshford (R95 K003). Burial afterwards in St Lachtain’s cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday at this link
The death has occurred of Teresa (Tess) Brownrigg (née Nolan), Newtown, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Rahengraney Bridge, Clonegal, Co. Wexford, who died peacefully on July 2, 2025 on her 87th birthday, in the excellent care of all the staff, in the Suir Ward St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny after a short illness surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her loving parents Patrick and Elizabeth, brothers Jim, Jack, Andy, Dan and sisters Kathy, Molly Bridie and son-in-law Brian. Beloved Wife of Attie and mother of Marie, Deborah, Audrey and Athena, sons-in-law Liam, Mike and Edward. Forever missed by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Tess will be reposing at Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City (R95 TW96), on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 5, at 11am in St. Kieran’s Church, Tullaherin (R95 X970) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Fresh flowers are welcome. The Brownrigg family would like to sincerely thank all the staff in Gowran Abbey Nursing Home for their care and attention shown to Tess and her family over the last two and a half years. House private please.
The death has occurred of Margaret O’Grady (née Ryan), Westcourt, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Daingean, Co. Offaly. Unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday, 30th June 2025. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Peg. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her husband Mick, daughters Sinead (Dawson) and Melissa (Burke), son Michael, grandchildren Katie, Jack and Billy, Sarah Jane and Jessica, brothers John Joe, Billy, Michael, Denis and Martin, sisters Mary, Ann, Pauline and Bernie, sons-in-law David and Mick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially Lily.
Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Callan for Requiem Mass at 11am, on Friday, July 4, 2025. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish). House private please on Friday morning.
The death has occurred of Ann O'Leary (née Roche), 5 Castle Heights, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary / Fiddown, Kilkenny. Ann passed away peacefully in University Hospital Waterford on July 1, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Maisie and her brother Paul. Ann will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children Katie and Conor, grandchildren Ava, Ajay, and Sonny, sisters Cellie and Mari, brothers John and Philip, Nieces, Nephews, extended family and her wide circle of friends.
Removal on Friday morning to St Nicholas' church for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at The Island crematorium. No flowers please, donations to the Solas Centre if desired can be made by using the following link: https://solascentre.ie/donate/
The death has occurred of Catherine Keating (née Ryan) Verona Villas, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick and formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny. (Late A.I.B.) on June 30, 2025 peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Denis. Dearly loved mother of Sarah, Claire, Ruth, Gemma and Aisling. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Mark, Al, Barry and Luke, her cherished grandchildren Caoimhe, Cillian and Ciara, brothers Denis, Eddie, William, sisters Sarah and Ellen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister May and brother Tom.
Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, July 4, at 11.30am followed by burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare. Catherine’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Hospice or Irish Cancer Society.
Senator Patricia Stephenson
Tom pictured with his Dad, Paddy
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