Robert (Bobby) Shirley

Peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Frances, loving father to Sylvia and Desmond, his son-in-law, John and daughter-in-law, Audrey, and grandfather to Alan, James, Ruth and Holly.

Predeceased by his sister, Betty and brother, George.

Bobby will be greatly missed by his family, his brothers, Dick and Billy, his sister, Nancy, his nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his daughter Sylvia’s residence, R95P20R, on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Removal on Saturday to St. Mary’s Church, Castlecomer, to arrive for service at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. House private on Saturday please.