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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Kathleen Renehan (née Hickey), Ellenville, Johnstown, Kilkenny. Kathleen passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the Acute Stroke Unit of St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Devoted wife of Jim, beloved mother of John, Marie, Anne, Cathy, Jimmy, Thomas and Frank; doting grandmother of Eoin, Jack, Helen, Tom, Ciarán, Cian, Maebh, Seodhna, Aisling and Emma. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers Tom and John, sister Anne (Long), sons in law Cormac and Seán, daughters-in-law Ann-Marie and Lisa, Anne's partner Trevor, brothers-in-law Tom and Liam, sisters-in-law Catherine, Margaret and Meg, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, close friend Margaret and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Doyles Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co.Kilkenny (E41 XO38) on Thursday, September 4, from 5pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal takes place on Friday morning, September 5, to St Kieran's Church, Johnstown arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in Johnstown Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on: https://churchcamlive.ie/johnstown-parish-live-stream Family flowers only, donations if desired to SOS Kilkenny. House private please.
The death has occurred of James (Seamus) Rafter, New Orchard, Bonnetsrath Road, Kilkenny and Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow. Seamus passed away on September 1, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, in the loving care of the staff at Emo Court Ward at the Midland Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his partner Carmel, parents Jim and Margaret and aunt Bride (Langton). Seamus will be dearly missed by his brothers Brian and Eamonn, sister Catherine (Murphy), sisters-in-law Catherine and Jean, brother-in-law Jim, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, September 3, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.15pm. Removal on Thursday to St. John's Church for Requiem Mass at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed REQUIEM MASS
Funeral Cortege arriving at The Colliery Church, Moneenroe (R95 YK6V) on Wednesday, September 3, for Funeral Service at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
The death has occurred of Annie Kelly (née O'Sullivan), late of Glasnevin and formerly of Callan, Co Kilkenny, on August 31, 2025 (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the staff of St Pappin’s Nursing Home, Ballymun surrounded by her loving family. Annie, beloved wife of the late Johnny and devoted mother of Eileen, Susan, Richard, Barbara, Ann, Jean and the late Anthony. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Heather and Liz, sons-in-law Tony, Gerry, Eddie and Gareth, cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Nellie and Peggy, brother Mickey, sisters-in-law Mary, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her home on Friday, September 5, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral on Saturday morning, September 6, in St Canice’s Church arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, in Annie’s memory to St Pappin's Nursing Home, Ballymun and or The Willows Cancer Care. Annie’s Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed live on the links: https://www.churchservices.tv/canicefinglas and https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
The death has occurred of Caroline Deady Bergin, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry/ Kilkenny/ Galway/ Laois. Died peacefully on August 24, 2025 in Canada. Predeceased by her parents Maureen and Denis, brothers Timothy and John. Caroline will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Bill, sons Tim and Peter, daughters Melanie and Fiona and her adored grandchildren William, Isla, Evelyn, James, Maeve and Desmond, daughter in law Beverley, sons in law Tom and Gareth, sisters Anne, Phil and Sindy. Caroline will also be lovingly remembered by her brothers in law and sisters in law, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, at home and abroad.
A memorial service will take place in Ancaster, Canada on Monday September 8, 2025 at 12pm.
The death has occurred of Michael Murphy, Hillview, Killamery, Nine-Mile-House, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. Peacefully, following a long illness, surrounded by his closest friends, in the wonderful care of staff at Mooncoin Residential Care Centre, Kilkenny on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Bridget, his brothers Jim and Seán and his sister Breda. Michael will be sadly missed by his sisters Johanna (England) and Maria (England), his partner Claire, nieces, nephews, neighbours, his many great friends, especially his friends at the Kilkenny and Suir Valley Motor Clubs and Faugheen RR Club.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Wednesday, September 3, from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Grangemockler (Eircode E32 TC03) for Requiem Mass on Thursday, September 4, at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
The death has occurred of Patricia Fortune, Shanbogh, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny. Patricia passed unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on August 29, 2025. Predeceased by her father Paddy, brother Brian and Uncle Phil. Deeply regretted by her loving mother Alice, brothers Larry and Seamus, sisters Debbie and Kate, uncle Lar and auntie Mary. Remembered fondly by her loving nephews and nieces Dylan, Mollie, Shannen, Tom, Ellie, Charlie, Hannah, Noah, Toni, Freya and Ben, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral to arrive at The Church of The Assumption Rosbercon for 11am Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 3, followed by a Cremation Service in The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy Co. Cork. Mass can be viewed on link: https://rosberconparish.ie/
The death has occurred of Kay (Teenie) Casserly (née Kelly), Cedarwood Avenue, Loughboy, Kilkenny and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Kay, in her 93rd year, passed away on August 30, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, her sons Michael and Jarlath, sister Noreen and brother Seamus. Much loved mother of Brendan, Ann and Joe. Kay will be dearly missed by her loving family, sister Anne (Treacy), son-in-law Tony, daughters-in-law Mary and Trish, grandchildren Killian, Rachel, David, Stephen, Heather, Josh and Ally, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am, at St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
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