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Whether it is sudden or expected, we are rarely prepared for the loss of a loved one. Grief can overwhelm us in many ways, challenging our ability to cope.

We pride ourselves on the exceptional level of care we offer our clients which is achieved through our attention to detail and the desire to serve each and every family with our time, dedication and empathy. Each of us at some time will become involved in funeral arrangements after the death of a loved one whether this has taken place at home or in a hospital. The practicalities and complexities

of the arrangement can seem insurmountable at this time of extreme vulnerability. Our aim is to be there for you day or night to carry out the funeral in a dignified and professional manner. We are there to help during the initial period of grief and ensure that the funeral becomes an occasion which the family can look back on, with respect and move on with hope for the future. A death in the family can be a difficult time for everybody.

08/06/2026

We will gather to say our final farewell to our dear Eddie.

In keeping with his wishes, Eddie's remains were donated to science, a remarkable final gift that reflected his generous nature. Through this selfless act, he has helped further medical education and research, leaving a lasting legacy of care and support for others.

His ashes will be laid to rest on Sunday, 14th June, at 2:00 p.m. in Kilmead Cemetery.

We warmly invite family, friends, neighbours and all who knew and loved Eddie to join us as we say our final goodbye.

06/06/2026

Colm O’Gorman, Park Lodge, Carlow and formerly Church Road, Athy, passed away peacefully on Friday 5th June, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Park Lodge, Carlow. Predeceased by his mother Josie, brother John and brothers-in-law Kieran and Dave. Colm will be sadly missed by his father Séan, he was a precious brother to Mary, Kay, Úna and Síobhan. He will also be missed by his brother-in-law Norman, his nephews and nieces Jessica, Emma, Tommy, Bryan, Jamie, Adam and Rachel, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Colm will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Sunday 7th June, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm.

A celebration of life ceremony for Colm will take place on Monday 8th June, 2026 at Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) at 12.30pm. Followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 3.15pm.

23/05/2026

Stephen Walsh, 44 Ardrew Meadows, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin on Friday 22nd May, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Stephen will be sadly missed by his father Peter and his mother Patricia, his brother and sisters Rachel, Georgia, Courteney, Ciara, Michelle, Peter, Ruby and Robyn, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, uncles and aunties, extended family, friends and his work colleagues at Irish Tax Rebates.

Stephen will repose at his home on Sunday 24th May, 2026 from 5pm until 7pm. A celebration of life ceremony will take place at Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy. (R14 NX80) on Monday 25th May at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society

The family would like to thank the staff of St. James’s Hospital for the wonderful care that Stephen received.

20/05/2026

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.

08/05/2026

Peter Kinahan, Grangemellon, Athy, passed away peacefully on Thursday 7th May, 2026 surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Mary and brother John. Peter will be sadly missed by his sister and brothers Pat, Dominic, Maureen and Joe, sisters-in-law/ brother-in-law Evelyn, Moira, Nick (RIP), Geraldine and Liz, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended family and friends.

Peter will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Sunday 10th May from 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home at 10.30am on Monday morning 11th of May, 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

House Private Monday morning please.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream"

07/05/2026

Edward (Eamonn) Murphy, Pairc Bride, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on Saturday 2nd May 2026 in the care of the staff St. Bridget’s Hospice, The Curragh. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth, sisters and brothers Kathleen, Nancy, Lil, John and Paddy. Eamonn will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Eamonn and Andrew, grandchildren Aoife, Niamh, Craig, Eamonn and Christina, daughters-in-law Marie and Loriane, sister-in-law Maura, nephews, nieces and extended family.

Eamonn will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Tuesday 5th May, 2026 from 5pm until 7pm. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Wednesday 6th May, 2026 at 3pm in Thompson’s Cremation Chapel, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins (R14 NX80), Athy, Co. Kildare.

House Private Please.

30/04/2026

Christopher Kelly, Clonmullion, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away tragically in Australia on the 17th April, 2026. Predeceased by his grandparents Edward and Christina Doyle. He will be sadly missed by his partner Cheyne, mother Christina and her partner Paddy, brother Paul (Lyndsey and her daughter Lara), daughters and son Courtney, C.J. and Layla and their mother Lisa, grandchildren Brendan and Orán, son-in-law Brendan, aunts, uncles, niece Tiffany, extended family, friends and work colleagues.

Christopher will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 4th May from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his home at 10.40am on Wednesday 6th of May, 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

House private please.

29/04/2026

Kazimiera Kucinskiene, Died 26th April 2026.
Kazimiera will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Athy (R14 NX80) on Friday 1st May 2026 from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9.30am to St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Michael’s New Cemetery, Athy.

27/04/2026

Mina (Maria) Hickey (née Lawler), Old Court, Bert, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the care of the staff in St. Joseph’s Ward, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy on Saturday 25th April, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband Christy, her sister Kathleen, brother Johnny and recently deceased, her beloved sister Alice, brother-in-law Noel (RIP). Mina will be sadly missed by her beloved son John and beloved daughter Caitríona, devoted granny to her five adored grandchildren Cormac, Áine, Sínead, Deirdre and Tara, son-in-law Tommy, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Mina will repose at her home Old Court, Bert (R14 CA32) on Tuesday 28th April from 2pm until the conclusion of prayers at 8pm. Arriving at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy on Wednesday morning for 11am Requiem Mass. 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 at House and Church.

Minas family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care she received from all the staff of St. Joseph’s Ward, the Holy Family Ward and the former Our Lady’s Ward at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy.

25/04/2026

Gráinne Magee, St. Patricks Avenue, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Duke Street, Athy passed away peacefully on Friday 24th April 2026 in the care of the staff St. Bridget’s Hospice the Curragh and her loving husband Loui. Predeceased by her parents Brendan and Dymphna. Gráinne will be sadly missed by her loving husband Loui, her sister Deirdre, brothers David and Paul and also Louis’s sisters Maura, Pat and Catherine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and her close friends.

Gráinne will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Saturday 25th April, 2026 from 5pm until 7pm.

A private cremation will take place at a later date.

House Private Please.

Address

Junction Of Mount Hawkins & Kirwins Lane Off Leinster Street
Athy
R14NX80

Website

http://www.thompsonfuneraldirectors.com/

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