The passing of Jim Barker
The Diary has learned of the death of James (Jim) Barker, Knockbounce, Kilcullen, on 14 January 2025 in the loving care of the staff at Suncroft Lodge nursing home.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Mary, his sisters Kathleen and Helen, Jim is sadly missed by his loving wife Lily, his sons Owen, John, Emmet, Colm and Ian, daughter Karen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Paddy, sisters Maureen and Anne, his 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and his many friends.
Jim is reposing at his residence (R56 WD35) on Wednesday 15 January from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from there will be on Thursday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen via Thompsons Cross, arriving for 11am funeral mass which may be viewed on this link. Funeral afterwards to St Brigid's Cemetery, Kilcullen.
Rest in peace.