OBITUARY. MR. WILLIM BRODERICK, LUGHILL, MONASTEREVAN.
THE LEINSTER LEADER 14 NOVEMBER 1942
OBITUARY
MR. WILLIM BRODERICK, LUGHILL, MONASTEREVAN
Profound regret was expressed in Monasterevan and surrounding districts on Monday, November 2nd, 1942, at an advanced age, at his residence, Lughill, of Mr. William Broderick.
His death, though not entirely unexpected, he having never fully recovered from a severe illness over eighteen months ago, was a great shock to his sorrowing family. He was possessed of an amiable personality, quiet and assuming, and had a kind and hospitable disposition; the poor and needy always found in him a willing and generous helper.
An exemplary Catholic, devoted to his family, he passed away peacefully, fortified by the rites of Holy Church. The deceased belonged to the farming community and was a keen farmer. He was a staunch Nationalist form his early years and , took a prominent part in every National movement since the 70’s of last century , which had for its object the securing of justice and fair treatment for Irishmen, and the freedom of the country. He took an active part in the struggle for the land, was a keen supporters of Parnell, became one of the first supporters of the Sinn Fein movement in the district, was an ardent supporter of the Irish Volunteers and helped the Old I.R.A. in the fight for freedom. His house was constantly availed of as a refuge by the members of that party during these troubled times. He opposed the Treaty and aided the Republican minority during Civil War, the principles of which he upheld until the time of his death. He was a member of the old Athy District Council.
The remains were removed to the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Kildangan, on Tuesday evening Requiem Office was chanted and Mass offered for the eternal repose of his soul on the following day. The celebrant of the Mass was Rev. W. Mahon, C.C., Monasterevan. Very Rev. F. Brophy, P.P., Suncroft, presided. The Chanters were: Very Rev. P. Gorry, P.P., Monasterevan, and Rev. T. N. Cunningham, C.C., Nurney. In the choir were: Rev. J. Gorman, C.C., Suncroft; Rev. T. Kennedy, C.C., Kildare; Rev. W. Jones, Kildare; Rev. W. Tyndall, O.Carm., Prior, White Abbey, Kildare, and Rev. M. Murray, C.C., Lugacurran.
Subsequently the funeral took place to the family burial ground at Harristown. At the graveside the last prayers were recited by Rev. T. N. Cunningham, C.C., Nurney.
The funeral, as on Wednesday evening, was large and representative, and testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. The chief mourners were: Messrs. William Patrick, and John (sons); Mrs. W.M. Murray, Sister M. Ann, and the Misses Maggie, Kitty, Bridie and Lil (daughters); Mr. William Murray, Derry-mahon (son-in-law); Mrs. B. Brennan (sister); Messrs. Patrick William and James Brennan, Walter and Thomas Broderick, William and John Sullivan (nephews) ; Mrs. B. Walsh (sister)-in-law. Many Mass cards, telegrams, messages and letters of sympathy were received.
