Thompson Funeral Directors

Geraldine (Ger) McCann, (nee Chambers), Malone Place, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on Sunday 27th September, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary (Ciss), brothers Harry, Willie, Declan, Robert and Donal. Sadly, missed by her loving husband Donal and her son Richard (Richie), brothers and sisters Kathleen, Mary, Josie, David, Kenneth, Brendan, Ashling, Jacinta and Damien, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Geraldine will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 28th September from 4pm until removal at 6.15pm to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, Co. Kildare for reception prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 29th September, 2026 at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery.

House Private Please

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Cecilia Mortlock (née Moore), at her home in Proffit Avenue, Court House Green, Coventry and formerly of Mullaghmast, Co. Kildare. Beloved wife of the late Colin and cherished mother of Gary, Linda and Colin. Predeceased by her son Kevin. Sadly, missed by her grandchildren, brothers and sister nieces and nephews.


Reception into The Holy Trinity Church, Moone, Co. Kildare, (Eircode: R14 Y898) on Friday 18th September for Requiem Mass at 11 am, which can be viewed at the link provided below. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Private Please

Josie Foley, (née Murphy), Shamrock Drive, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly Ballykelly, Monasterevin, passed away peacefully on Thursday 10th September in the care of the staff of St. Bridget’s Hospice, The Curragh surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her parents Denis and Josephine Murphy.



Josie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Martin, daughter and sons Sharon, Adrian and Kieran, grandchildren Aoife, Jack and Ryan, daughter-in-law Doireann, brothers and sisters Kay, Mary, Peter and Denis, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.


Josie will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 NX80) on Friday evening 11th September, 2026 from 5.30pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from her home Shamrock Drive on Saturday 12th September at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 2pm Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.


House Private on Saturday Morning Please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Oncology Day Ward, Tallaght Hospital.

Commander Jimmy Byrne, Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on 5th September 2026 in the Oncology Ward, St. James Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents James (Jim) and Winn. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mottie, sons and daughters Mary, Linda, James and Darren, grandchildren Heidi, Winnie and Daisie, great granddaughter Darcie, daughter-in-law Emma, Darren’s partner Coralie, brothers and sisters Paddy, Mary, George, Catherine and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, extended family, friends and his many colleagues in Civil Defence, Darkness into Light, O.N.E., Kilberry Community, Athy Town Promoters and Athy Tidy Towns.


Jimmy will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 7th September, 2026 from 5pm until conclusion of prayers of 8pm. Arriving at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 11am Funeral Mass on Tuesday 8th September, 2026. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.


House Private Please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Sheila Clarkes Ward, St. James Hospital. Donation box at the funeral home and church.

Margaret Whelan, passed away peacefully on 30th August 2026, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Jack and Eileen, sister Phyllis. She will be sadly missed by her sister Ger O’Neill, niece Eimear, nephews Fergal and Shane, relatives, extended family and friends.


Margaret will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday 2nd September from 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from Thompson’s Funeral Home Thursday morning 3rd September at 10.45am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

House Private Please

Anne Smith, (née May), Graysland, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on 18th of August, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. Predeceased by her beloved husband Andy. Sadly missed by her children David, Terry, Vivienne (Minogue), Helen (O’Sullivan), Marie (O’Donnell), Andy, her sister Joan Walsh, her sons and daughter’s in-law, Esther, Vera, Seamus, Jerome, Liam, and Helena, her sister’s in-law Peggy, Dolores, and Agnes, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Anne will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday 19th August, 2026 from 4.30pm until conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday morning, 20th August to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by burial in St. Michael’s New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. Donation box will be available at funeral home during repose and at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy during Funeral Mass.

House Private Please

Heartbroken and with deep regret Denis (Mike), Denise and William announce the passing of their loving wife and devoted mother Rita (Kathleen) Lawler (nee Dooley), Coolroe, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 A275). Rita passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of CCU and ICU in Naas General Hospital, on the 14th August, 2026. Deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by her son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Sally, adored by her six grandchildren Shannon, George, William, James, Harry and Ailbhe. Sadly, missed by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, her dear friend Mary, friends and relatives.

Rita will repose in her home (R14 A275) on Monday 17th August, 2026 from 5pm until conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, 18th August to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. Donation box will be available at Rita’s home during repose and St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy during Funeral Mass.

Patricia Delaney, Flinters Close, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on 10th August 2026 surrounded her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Kathy and Jim, brothers Bill, Jimmy, Joe and John, sister Alice and sister-in-law Rita. Patricia will be sadly missed by her loving son Jonathan, his father John Bradford, sisters Mary, Bridget, Kay, Anne, Pauline, Caroline and Noreen, brother Michael, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends.



Patricia will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Thursday 13th August at 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from Thompson’s Funeral Home on Friday 14th August at 10.45am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by a cremation service in Thompson’s Cremation Chapel at 1pm.


A special thank you to the staff of St. Anne’s Ward and Our Lady’s Ward at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy for the wonderful care and friendship shown to Patricia during her time there.


Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. Donation box will be available at Thompson’s Funeral Home during repose and St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy during Funeral Mass.

Anne McCabe (Flanagan), Coill Rua, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Tower Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 25th July 2026. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Áine. Much loved mother of Deirdre, Caroline, Claire and Michael, Nana to Nathaniel, Keava, Katie, Leo, Paige, Ben and Robyn, sons-in-law David and Kevin, daughter-in-law Shannon, her brothers and sister, extended family and friends.


A celebration of Anne’s life will take place on Wednesday 29th at 3pm in the Temple at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24, followed by Cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish Wheelchair Society or to North Westmeath Hospice.


House strictly private please.

Tommy Donovan known to all as “Docky” late of 8 St. Dominics Park, Athy, passed away suddenly on 15th February, 2026 at his home in Colchester. Predeceased by his wife Marilyn (Mel). He will be sadly missed by his step children Jeanette, Michel and Maxine, grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, relatives, extended family and friends.


Interment of Tommy's ashes will take place in Nicholastown Cemetery, on

Saturday afternoon 23rd May 2026 at 1pm.