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Rita Cosgrave (nee Hayden)

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 08:29

By Tara Flanagan

Formerly Rugby road, Ranelagh and Blacktrench, Naas

Rita Cosgrave (nee Hayden) Formerly Rugby road, Ranelagh and Blacktrench, Naas.

Rita died peacefully in the care of the staff of Suncroft Lodge nursing home, GP Dr. Brian Lee and Kildare Palliative care team.

Predeceased by her husband and friend Frank.

Sadly missed by her stepchildren David, Fiona, Clodagh, their partners, grandchildren and partners, great grandchildren and her many friends.

Reposing at Clodagh’s residence (W12 PP97) on Thursday the 5th from 4pm - 7pm.

Cremation service in Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel on Friday the 6th at 2:30 pm.

No flowers please.

Donations to Kildare Animal foundation or a charity of your choice.

Rita's Cremation service may be viewed at the following link

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