Kildare supermarket owner passes away
Businessman Willie Rath
The death has occurred of well known supermarket operator Willie Rath.
Mr Rath, who owned Raths Londis in Castledermot along with Raths Londis in Carlow, passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 10th, 2025 at his home.
Mr Rath was of Tinryland, Carlow and formerly of Buckstown, Monaseed, Gorey, Co Wexford,
Husband of Bridget, father of James, Ann-Marie and David, grandfather of Abbie, Emma, Julia and Will, brother of Tom, Sr Basil (Kathy), Pat, John, Ann and the late Seamus and father-in-law of Jenny.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many close friends.
Funeral arrangements will be published on Saturday morning.
