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James (Jim) McCarthy

Kildare, Celbridge

McCARTHY, James (Jim) Lt. Col. (Retd) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) February 4th, 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic.

Beloved husband of Audrey, much-loved father of Nicola, Ben, Alison and Sean and a devoted grandfather of Sam, Roxi, Conor, Holly, Olivia and Alex (Aki);

Predeceased by his wife Joyce, mother Mary, father Noel and brother John.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, stepson, grandchildren, sons-in-law Pete and Tom, daughters-in-law Gosia and Ami, brother Breffni, sisters Aileen, Jacinta and Michele, mother-in-law Teresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Sunday evening (February 8th) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal on Monday morning (February 9th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Jim’s funeral mass may be viewed online (live only) at 11.00am on Monday by following this LINK.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Funeral Information

February 9, 2026

11:00 am

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