Bernadette (Bernie) Kinsella
(née Gaffney)

Unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on 20th December 2025. Wife of the late Billy, adored mother of Tracey, Glenn, Patricia, Kerry, Derek, Gareth & Evan & much-loved sister of Jimmy, Ray & the late Ann, Joan, Caroline & little angel Pauline. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons & daughters, her grandchildren Ben, Conor, Ross, Eoghan, Katie, Sophie, Aoife, Charlotte & Billie, her sons-in-law Willie & James & daughters-in-law Jenny & Bozenka, her brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, her nephews & nieces, relatives, neighbours & friends, Gareth’s sister Amy, Bernie’s dear girl Tracey & the many new family members she welcomed into her home throughout the years.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 4pm until 8pm on Monday. Removal on Tuesday morning at 9.30 to St.’s Mary & Peter’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via the church webcam;

https://www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/

Funeral afterwards to St. Gabriel’s Cemetery.

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