The passing of William (Billy) Pearson

The Diary has learned of the death of William (Billy) Pearson, Clonmullan, Athy, and late of Thomastown, Kilcullen. Billy passed away peacefully on 5 November 2020, in the company of his loving family at St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Son of the late William and Charlotte, Billy's passing is deeply regretted by his loving sisters Betty, Alice and Olive, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces Alicia, Dorinda and Cynthia, nephews Sam, James and Owen, grandnieces and grandnephews , great-grandniece and great-grandnephews, extended family and close circle of friends.

Removal will be on Saturday to St John's Church of Ireland, Fontstown, Athy arriving for 2pm service. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Brigid's Hospice. Due to current guidelines regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place. Restricted to 25 people in church.