The death has occurred of Bernard (Barney) Whelan
Formerly of Gouleyduff & St. Joseph's Tce., Athy, Kildare
![]() | Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Pre-deceased by his son Ben. Deeply regretted by his seven children, their mother, seven grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace A private reposal will take place in Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (Eir Code R14 TX26) at 7pm on Wednesday evening with Rosary at 8pm. A private family funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, which will be livestreamed, see www.parishofathy.ie
Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions may leave a personal message in the section marked 'Condolences' below. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. |
DEATH NOTICE
The death has occurred of Bernard (Barney) Whelan
Formerly of Gouleyduff & St. Joseph's Tce., Athy, Kildare

Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.
Pre-deceased by his son Ben. Deeply regretted by his seven children, their mother, seven grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
A private reposal will take place in Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (Eir Code R14 TX26) at 7pm on Wednesday evening with Rosary at 8pm.
A private family funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, which will be livestreamed, see www.parishofathy.ie
Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions may leave a personal message in the section marked 'Condolences' below.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.

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