Thompson Funeral Directors

23/10/2025

Desmond (Des) Flood, Fortbarrington, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully at Cloverlodge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Louise. Des will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, daughter Denise and son Dessie and their partners, grandchildren Adam, Alex, Becca, Emily and Abbie, brothers, Denis, John, Louie, sisters Mary Joe and Nuala and their partners, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends.



May Des Rest in Peace



Des will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home on Friday 24th October 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Celebration of Des’s life will take place at Thompson’s Funeral Home (R14 NX80) on Saturday 25th October at 1.30pm followed by burial at 2.30pm in Kilmead Cemetery (R14 FE80).

(Link for the service will be added on Saturday morning)

13/10/2025

Ellie (Helen) Darby, passed away on 3rd October 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Theresa. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Beatrice, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

A private cremation ceremony has taken place.

06/10/2025

Corr Francis (Frank) Kildangan, Co. Kildare and late of Athy and London. Suddenly at his home 2nd October 2025. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary. Beloved and devoted husband to Claire and much-loved brother to Plunkett. Francis will be sadly missed and forever loved by his devoted wife and best friend Claire, brother Plunkett, nephews Sean and Nathan, grandniece and grandnephew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and his wide circle of friends near and far.



Death leaves a heartache nothing can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

May Francis Rest in Peace



Francis will repose at his home in Kildangan, Co. Kildare (W34 DY62) on Tuesday from 3pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning to Our Lady’s of Victories Church Kildangan for Funeral Mass at 11am Followed by burial in St. Michael’s Old Cemetery, Athy. (Funeral Cortege will walk from St. Michael's Parish Church Athy (12.45pm) to St. Michael's Old Cemetery)

No Flowers, donations if desired to Laura Lynn Children's Hospice

Donation Box in the Church

Those who wish to leave a personal message of condolence may do so in the “Condolences” section below.

23/09/2025

Ernest O’Rourke-Glynn, 41 Mansfield Grove, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on 23rd September, 2025 surrounded by his family at Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Molly, brother Norman and sister Pearl. Ernest will be sadly missed by his loving sons and daughters Sandra, Janelle, Dawn, Paul, Gail and Scott, his grandchildren Ryan, Paul, Charlie, Ashton, Harper, Willow, Phoenix, Chester and Arlo, daughters and sons in law Vadim, Bryan, Paul, Kristof, Amber and Kelly, sister-in-law Patsy, auntie Rita, Lenore and Cathy, nephews and nieces extended family, friends and colleagues.



Ernest will repose at his home on Thursday evening 25th September from 5pm until 7pm. Removal at 10.30am on Friday morning 26th September to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (Old) Cemetery, Athy.
House private Friday morning please.

17/09/2025

Joe Brady, Shanrath East, Athy, passed away peacefully on 16th September 2025 surrounded by his family at St. Bridget’s Hospice, the Curragh. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife June, sons Steve, David, Joe, daughter Gillian, his 7 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 2 great- grandsons, 2 great -grand daughters, daughters-in-law, Michelle, Siobhan, Juliane, son-in-law John, sister Anne, brothers- in- law Gerry Molloy and Joe Molloy, extended family and many friends.

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Christina, sisters Breda and Kathleen and brother Jack Delaney



Joe will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Friday evening 19th September from 5pm until 7pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 10.45am on Saturday morning 20th September+ to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

17/09/2025

Josephine Gallagher (Née Kirwan) Woodlands, Castledermot passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Naas General Hospital on 10th September 2025. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret, her brothers and sisters. Josephine will be sadly missed by her husband P.J., son and daughters Joann, Eugene and Vanessa, grandchildren Erin, James, Sadie, Molly, son-in-law Patrick daughter-in-law Louise, brother Frank, sisters Maureen and Kathleen, sister-in-law Biddy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.



Arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Castledermot on Monday 22nd September 2025 for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by committal service at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel Mt. Jerome, Harold's Cross D6W HY98

15/09/2025

12/09/2025

Alice Murphy (née) Bambrick, passed away peacefully on 10th September 2025 at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her family. Predeceased her husband Jackie, son-in-law Cyril, her brothers and sisters. Alice will be sadly missed by her daughters Ann and Catherine, grandchildren Brendan (Emma), Catriona (John), Annalise (Dylan), Martin, great-grandchildren Dylan, Paul, Casy, Jack, Erin, Jake, Oliver, Darcie Mae, Livie, Andy, and Tom, son-in-law Bren, brother-in-law Sam, niece Anne Kelly, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.



Alice will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Friday evening 12th September from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 10.45am on Saturday morning 13th September to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

28/08/2025

Angela Bambrick, Greenhills, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away suddenly at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Wednesday 27th August, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Tosh and Julia. Angela will be sadly missed by her daughters and son: Symone, Aisling, Dylan and Sorcha, her grandchildren Katie, Abbie, Fionn, Darragh, Cadan and Emily, sons-in-law David and Shane, her loving brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.



Angela will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Friday evening 29th August from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 10.45am on Saturday morning 30th August to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

25/08/2025

Brendan Lally, Kilberry, Athy, Died 24th August 2025. predeceased by his wife May, sadly missed by his step-daughter Caroline, son - in- law John, grandsons Peter, Michael and Brian. Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home Tuesday 26th from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 27th in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy at 11am, followed by cremation in Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome at 1.45pm.

22/08/2025

David Kelly, 4 Park Avenue, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on 21st August, 2025 in Naas Hospital, surrounded by his family. Predecesed by his first wife Catherine and his mother Doreen. David will be sadly missed by his wife Una, daughter Niamh, son David and father Roy, his step children Jessica, Emma, Tommy and Bryan, grandchildren Killian and Rory, his 9 step grandchildren, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Louise, sister Linda, brother Ian, aunt Olga, father-in-law Séan, nephews and nieces Darragh, Fiona, Eoin and Kate, extended family and friends.



David will repose at his home 4 Park Avenue, Athy on Saturday 23rd from 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal on Sunday 24th at 2pm to arrive at St. Michael’s Church of Ireland Athy for Funeral Service at 2.30pm. Committal Service on Monday 25th August 1.30 pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. D6W HY98