REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

James (Jim) KELLY 
Lower Ballycashin, Butlerstown, Waterford/Thomastown, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of James (Jim) Kelly, Suncrest, Lower Ballycashin, Butlerstown, Co Waterford and formerly of Grennan, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. (Ex Waterford Crystal). Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by wife Alice, sons Eamon and Tony, daughter Lisa, grandchildren Rhys, Alyssa, Sean and Thomas, sisters Susie (Hayes) and Rita (O’Neil), sister in law Mary, Nieces and Nephews extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother John.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Assumption Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, followed by burial in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

Requiem mass can be viewed by pressing here

A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section here. Please adhere to government guidelines and advice on social distancing and wearing masks (max. 25 in church).

Nora KELLY (née Whelan)
Loughsullis, Dunnamaggin, Kilkenny/Borris, Carlow

Formerly of Rossenarra, Kilmoganny / Tinnecarrig, Borris / Coolroe, Graiguenamagh. At St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown in the loving care of the Nursing Staff at St. Bridget’s Ward. Predeceased by her husband Jim, son Daniel and baby daughter Mary, parents Jack and Nora Whelan, sisters Nan, Bridie, May and Katie, brothers Andy, Kevin, Paddy and Ned. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Maria (Reid), sons John and Seamus, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Mag and Anne, grandchildren Daniel, James, Shane, Aoife, Dan, Marina, Sarah and Lizzie, great-grandchildren A.J. and Cuan, brothers Martin and John, sisters Berry, Lizzy, Nellie, Maggie and Julia, her many nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

Due to Government public restrictions a private wake will take place. Funeral to arrive at St. Owen’s Church, Kilmoganny for Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday, (Max. 25 people in church) followed by burial afterwards in Ballymurphy Cemetery, Co. Carlow.

Those who would have liked to attend Nora’s funeral and are unable due to current restrictions can leave a personal message for family on the condolence link here.

James MURPHY 
Gorrue, Knocktopher

James Murphy, Gorrue, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny.

Peacefully in his 90th year at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday 13th October 2020. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his brothers Ned and Pete, sisters Sr. Kathleen, Sr. Genevieve and Sr. Brigid, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

In keeping with current government and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, James will be reposing at his residence on Wednesday with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 8pm. Funeral arriving to Knockmoylan Church for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

For those who would have liked to attend James’s Funeral Mass, but due to current restrictions cannot do so, please use the online condolence page here as an option to offer your sympathies. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time.

Those who wish to view the Funeral Mass can do so through the following link https://youtu.be/2-pELHg36P4 on Thursday, 15th October, at 11am.

Anne Ó RUAIRC (née Kettle)
Maiden Hill, Kilkenny City

Ó Ruairc, Anne (Nee Kettle) (Maiden Hill, Kilkenny and late of Market Green, Balbriggan). Formerly of IT Carlow and Irish Clay, Castlecomer. Dearly loved by Aodán, Órla and Jamie, Conall and Jodie; Pat, Denis and Lesley and their families and by many friends.

Anne’s funeral will take place privately and in accordance with COVID restrictions.

Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontiers.

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

Seamus (Jim) YOUNG 
Tullaroan

Formerly Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny and died in London.

Predeceased by his wife, Nora. Sadly missed by his son, John, his daughters, Margaret and Linda, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

House in Brabstown private, please.

You can send a condolence to the family by clicking the link here.