Deaths in Kilkenny, December 16, 2016

The late Ellen (Nellie) Dowling

The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Dowling  (née McGree) Archersrath Nursing Home, Radestown, Kilkenny / Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny. 

In the loving care of Anna and the staff at Archersrath, Ellen (Nellie), in her 101st year, beloved wife of the late John and grandmother of the late Jackie, much loved mother of Breda, Geraldine, Margo, Jim and Chris, sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew, extended family and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home from 5 o'clock on Friday with Funeral Prayers at 6.15 o'clock followed by removal to St. John's Church. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30 o'clock. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery.

 
The late John Gorman

The death has occurred of John (Johnny) Gorman, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Dublin / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny. Peacefully at home. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Pam, son Sean, daughters Trish, Angela,and Sinead, partners Danny and Martin, grandchildren Sean, Megan and Rion, sister Mary, brothers Mick and Jimmy, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home Durrow from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturday. Funeral Prayers on Sunday morning at 10.15am followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private please.

The late Jim Holmes

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Holmes, Courtstown, Tullaroan, Kilkenny. Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on Wednesday 14th December 2016. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget and family, Miriam, Bernadette, Caroline, Derek, Breda, Lucy, Helen, Ciara and Mark, sister Iris, brother-in-law John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.The late Jim Holmes

Reposing in Molloy's Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny on Friday, 16th December from 5.30pm. Funeral Prayers at 7.00pm followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Tullaroan. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon with Burial afterwards in Tullaroan Cemetery. House Private Please. Family Flowers only, donations, if desired, to Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Donation boxes located in Molloy's Funeral Home and Church.

The late Catherine King

The death has occurred of Catherine King Marble Crest, Ardnore, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. 

Beloved sister of Margaret, George, Tom, Liz and Shem. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law Peggy, Clare and Josephine, nephews Michael and Damien and his wife Joan, nieces Maria and Laura, grandnieces Rachel and Chloe, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home from 5.30p.m. on Friday with Funeral Prayers at 6.30p.m. followed by Removal to St. Fiacre's Church. Funeral on Saturday after 11a.m. Requiem Mass to Foulkstown Cemetery. Rosary on Thursday at 9p.m. in Hehir's Funeral Home. No flowers please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

The late Breda Lawlor

The death has occurred of Breda Lawlor (née Murphy), Tullavolty, Johnstown, Kilkenny. Peacefully in England following  by a short illness bravely borne. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.