The death has occurred of William (Bill) Byrne, Lakelands, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly Curraghatoosane, Listowel, Co. Kerry and St. Mary’s Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. (Retired Garda).

Wednesday 5th April 2017. Peacefully at the Beacon Clinic following a short illness.

Devoted husband of the late Josephine. Dearly beloved brother of Maura Lynagh. Remembered most fondly by his sons Gerard, Paul and David, grandchildren Caoimhe, Billy and Bronte, daughters-in-law Anne, Ann and Lisa. Deeply regretted by his beloved partner Marie Roche. Sadly missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews, relations as well as many neighbours friends and former colleagues.

Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, Co. Kildare on Friday from 6pm to 9pm with prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas. Burial afterwards in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.

May Bill rest in peace.