The passing of Joan Purves

The Diary has been informed of the death of Joan Purves, (née Kirwan) of Melon Hill, Kilcullen, in the presence of her loving children Gillian, Siobhan, Andrew and Alison.

She is sadly missed by her daughters and son, son-in-law Eddie, grandchildren Sophie and Grace, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Joan's removal will take place on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of The Sacred Heart and St Brigid, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am. It will followed by burial in St Brigid's Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

We extend our condolences to Joan's family. May she rest in peace.