Thompson Funeral Directors

14/04/2026

Frances Carmel Byrne, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly Dublin, Kill, Brownstown and Drogheda passed away peacefully on 13th April 2026 in the care of the staff of St. Anne’s Ward, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Christopher, son David and brother Paddy. Frances will be sadly missed by her son and daughters, Bill, Geraldine and Colette, grandchildren, Anthony, Dean (RIP), Andrew, Michelle, Tahlia, Clarke, Ryan, Andrew, Lucy, Gary (Hannah) and Kate (James) great grandchildren Kaiden and Grace and all her great grandchildren, son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Anthony, sisters Emy, Maura, Betty and Helen, brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank (RIP), Noel (RIP) and Séan, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.



Frances will repose at Thompson Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Thursday 16th April from 5pm to conclusion of the prayers at 7pm. Removal from Thompson’s Funeral Home Friday 17th April to St. Bridget’s Church, Kildare Town for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.

09/04/2026

Pat Webster, Clonmullion, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away on Thursday 9th April at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas and Mick and his sisters Ann and Mary. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Angela, daughters Karen and Kim, son Ian, grandchildren Abi, Ella, Katie, Jack, Priya and Robert, sons-in-law Garry and John, daughter-in-law Sarah, sister Lily, brothers John and Robert, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended family and friends.



Pat will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, (R14 NX80) on Friday 10th April, 2026 from 5.00pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm.



Removal from his home at 1.45pm on Saturday 11th April, 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.



No flowers please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

House private on Saturday Morning please.

02/04/2026

Stephanie Murphy, 33 Kingsgrove, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Naas General Hospital on 1st April 2026. Predeceased by her parents Marie and Paddy. She will be sadly missed by her brothers John, Martin and Patrick, sisters-in-law Fiona, Rhona and Ann, nephews Dean, Aaron, Hayden, Ethan, Killian, Gary and Noah, all her friends, colleagues and staff past and present at KARE, neighbours, relatives and friends.



Stephanie will repose at her home 33 Kingsgrove, Athy on Friday from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 10am Funeral Liturgy, followed by burial in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

31/03/2026

Helen Fenlon (nee Walsh), Kingsgrove, Athy, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Crannagh, Stradbally, Co Laois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincents Hospital, Athy on 31st March 2026. Predeceased by her husband Tosh, her parents Edward and Molly, sister Moria and her brothers John and Eamon. Helen will be sadly missed by her son Paul and his partner Derek, sisters-in-law Joan and Rita, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.



Helen will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, (R14 NX80) on Wednesday 1st April, 2026 from 5.30pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal at 10.45am on Thursday morning 2nd April, 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Christian Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

27/03/2026

Lizzy Fitzpatrick (nee Lammon), Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully in Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy, Co. Kildare surrounded by her loving family, on Friday 27th March, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy. Lizzy will be sadly missed by her sons and daughter John, Mary, Shay and Dave, grandchildren Laura, James, Kelsey, Edel, Emma, Janelle, Nicola, Shauna, Megan, Zoe and Jack, great-grandchildren Noah, Casey, Amelia, Teagan, Hallie, Brogan, Indie, Lochlan and Molly, son-in-law and daughters-in-law Mag, Paul, Maree and Ciara, brother Pa and sisters Sadie and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Lizzy will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Sunday, 29 March, 2026, from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 30th March, 2026 at 11am in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's (New) Cemetery, Athy.

25/03/2026

Mary (Trish) Foley, Townspark, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballitore, Co.Kildare passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 21st March, 2026. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary and her brothers Dennis, Joe and Kieran. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving partner Bertie, sons and daughters Gavin, Suzanne, Amanda, Tracey and Shelly, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, daughter and sons-in-law Clare, Brian, Mikey and Ben, brother Sean, sisters Ann and Pauline, brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Mary will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Thursday 26th March from 5pm – until the conclusion of the Rosary 7pm. A Service to celebrate Mary’s life will take place on Friday 27th March at 11am at Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins (R14 NX80).

20/03/2026

Martin Chanders, Greenhills, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away suddenly on Wednesday 18th March, 2026. Predeceased by his mother and father Jane and Patrick (Cuddy) Chanders and his brothers Denis and Shay, sister-in-law Sheila. Martin will be sadly missed by his brothers Dom, Cha, Robert and his sister Esther, brother-in-law Ger, sisters-in-law Maureen and Patricia, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.



Martin will repose at his home 26 Green Hills (R14 Y6N1) on Sunday 22nd of March, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Monday afternoon 23rd at 3pm to Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins (R14 NX80) for service at 3.30pm.

House Private on Monday Please.

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

Colette Keyes (née Lynott), Limewood Avenue, Raheny and formerly of Clontarf, passed away peacefully on 15th March 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tommie, parents Patrick and Nora and sister Sheila. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by her, children Tom, Sandra, Olwyn, Garry and Shane, grandchildren Kumaran, Callum, Maya, Luke, DJ, Smilla, Erin, Grace, Martha, Aoife and Clara, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Hilary and Pauline, extended family, Limewood Estate neighbours and friends.



Reposing at her home Limewood Avenue on Wednesday 18th March, 2026 from 4pm until 7pm. Arriving at St. Paul’s Church, Ayrefield (D13 N407) for 10am Requiem Mass on Thursday 19th March, 2026. Followed by burial in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy arriving at approximately 1pm.
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10/03/2026

Kathleen McDermott (née Donovan), Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Naas General Hospital on Monday 9th March, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Patricia and John Donovan, son-in-law Derek, sister Lil, brother Tommy and also Mary Donovan. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, sons and daughter, Martin, Elaine and Joseph, grandchildren James, Craig, Clodagh, Kayla, Darragh, Conor, Joseph and Maddison, nieces Geraldine and Tricia McEntee, daughters-in-law Vanessa and Denise, brothers and sisters Johnny, Narra, David, Mary and Junie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.





Kathleen will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday, 11th March from 5pm – until the conclusion of the Rosary 7pm. Arriving to St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, for Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday 12th March 2026.

A private cremation service will take place later for family and close friends.



House private please.

06/03/2026

Maura Redmond, (née Fingleton), Moatfield, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on 6th March, 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband Denis, her parents Jimmy and Molly and son-in-law Sham. Maura will be sadly missed by her son and daughters Mag (Mick), Caroline (John), Kieran (Sandra), Jackie (Vincent), her grandchildren A.J., Nikita, Michael, Adam, Ciara, Ashleigh, Lisa, Cody, Ross, Ryan and Abbie, great grandchildren, brothers Seamie and Mick (Annie), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.



Maura will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, (R14 NX80) on Sunday 8th March, 2026 from 4pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Arriving at St. Ita’s Church, Kilmead for 11am Requiem Mass on Monday 9th March, 2026, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

26/02/2026

Ellen McCutcheon, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and formerly Quarry Farm, Athy, passed away peacefully 25th February in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Predeceased by her husband Liam, her brothers Michael, Brendan, Patsy, Jack and her sister Joan. Ellen will be sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Eddie (Fiona), William, Teresa (Kieron), Mary, Patrick (Rosanna) and Ray (Annemarie), grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, Seán, Aaron and Grace, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.



Ellen will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Friday 27th February from 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. (Rosary at 6.45pm). Arriving at St. Michael’s Parish, Athy (R14 CA26) on Saturday 28th February for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by burial in St. Michael’s Old Cemetery, Athy.