John Ready (12 The Ring, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkennny) died peacefully on Tuesday 28th April 2026 after a long illness bravely fought in St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by his loving wife and family in the wonderful care of all the staff in The Suir Ward. Predeceased by his parents Pakie and Nellie (née Kiely). John will be deeply missed and loved by his devoted wife Sabrina (née Mitchell) and sons Finian and Odhrán, daughter-in-law Viktoria, mother-in-law Geraldine, father-in-law Noel, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, wide circle of friends and his adored dogs Jessie, Casper and his cat Afie.
MAY JOHN REST IN PEACE
John will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Thursday 30th April 2026 from 5pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday (1st May) at 11am in St. Bennetts Church, Bennettsbridge and followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
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John’s funeral córtege will walk from his residence at 10.30am on Friday morning to St. Bennett’s Church.
The family would like to thank all the staff in University Hospital Waterford, The Suir Ward St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, for all their care and kindness given to John and his family during his long illness. Sabrina would also like to acknowledge the support and care of her good family and neighbours at this time
HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE