REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Brigid (Biddy) FITZGERALD (née Barron)
Fahee, Kilmacow/Bigwood

Brigid (Biddy) Fitzgerald (née Barron)
Fahee, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on 10th April 2021.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Ellen. Brigid will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Paul, daughter Elaine (Groarke), son-in-law David, Paul’s partner Kate Lynn, granddaughter Ella, grandson Fionn, Brothers Jim, John, Pat and Willie, sisters Mary (Murphy), Eileen (Lalor) and Ann (Ryan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family, neighbours and many friends.

Brigid’s removal will take place on Monday 12th April, from her home to Saint Paul’s Church, Bigwood, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Due to H.S.E. guidelines the funeral Mass and burial will be private to the immediate family and close friends. (10 people in Church) We suggest using the online condolence page here as an option to offer your sympathies. Thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time.

Michael John O’CONNOR
Gowran, Kilkenny

Michael John Connors, formerly of Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, UK and Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, passed away peacefully in Wolverhampton, on the 25th of March 2021, aged 49 years. Michael will be sadly missed by his family and friends both in the UK and Kilkenny.

Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass for Michael will take place for family (maximum 10 persons).

Those who would have liked to attend, but due to the current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the “condolences” section here.

Requiem Mass celebrated on Saturday 17th April at 2.15 p.m. in The Church of the Assumption, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available on the Gowran Parish facebook page, please see the link https://www.facebook.com/Gowran-Parish-104069314735393/

Michael (Paschal) FOLEY
Cambridge Road, Irishtown, Dublin/Kilkenny City

Foley (Cambridge Road, Irishtown, Dublin 4 and formerly of St. Fiacre’s Place, Kilkenny) 10th April 2021, peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Michael (Paschal), pre-deceased by his daughter Julie, brothers Paddy and Sylvester and sister Judy. Beloved father of Pat, Tony, Marian, Paschal, Teresa, Elizabeth and Sylvester. Sadly missed by his family and their mother Catherine, brothers Georgie and Davy, sisters Una, Breda, May and Teresa, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, especially his granddaughter Lisa who cared for him during his illness, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.~

In accordance with current Government/H.S.E. guidelines and in the interest of Public Health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Paschal (max of 10 people). For those unable to attend due to restrictions, you may view the Requiem Mass online at 12 noon on Tuesday (13th April) at the following link www.stpatricksparishkilkenny.com

The family wish to express their deep appreciation to the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross and Blackrock and in St. Colmcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown for the care and kindness shown to Paschal throughout his illness.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Hospice.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for Paschal’s family can do so here.

Paschal’s family would like to thank everybody for their support and understanding in these difficult days.

May Paschal Rest in Peace
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