Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Cyril (Jerry) Collins
De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Laois / Kiskeam, Cork
Br, Cyril (Jerry) Collins, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly of Doon, Kiskeam, Co. Cork. February 15th. 2021. Predeceased by his sister Hannah. Greatly missed by his sister Nora (O’Keeffe), The Shamrock House, Ballydesmond, Co. Cork, brother Andy, Skerries, Dublin, sister in law Patricia Collins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and by a host of friends and past pupils, staff in Miguel House and especially his confreres in religion.
In line with Government HSE advice and to insure the safety of all a Private funeral will take place (limited to 10 people). Br. Cyril’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (17th. Feb.) at 2pm in the Monastery Chapel, Castletown, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Br. Cyril’s family and the De La Salle Brothers would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this sad and difficult time.
Ben McCormack
Killenard, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving husband of the late Kathleen and dear brother of the late Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Mike, Ber and Pat, daughter Angie, daughters-in-law Mary and Ann Marie, son-in-law Mick, grandchildren Nicola, Alison, Shauna, Michelle, Aoife and Zoe, great-grandchild Nova, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday at 11:20am arriving St John’s Church, Killenard for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. People are welcome to stand along the route to the Church, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Social Distancing being observed at all times.
Ben’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Eileen Carroll (née Deane)
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois / Birr, Offaly
Eileen passed away peacefully in her 96th year at Fennorhill Nursing Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy, daughters Brenda and Mary and grandson Anthony. Sadly missed by her daughters (Lila Carroll, Roscrea) (Eileen Dooley, Attanagh) (Teresa Dunne, Ballinakill), sons-in-law Frank, John and Peter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. Due to government regulations, max 10 people in church. Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://www.ballinakillknockparish.com/
Elizabeth McCormack (née O’Neill)
26 The Grange, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballinakill, Laois / Newtown, Kildare
Elizabeth passed away peacefully in her 80th year at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Loving wife, mother, foster mum and grandmother. Formerly of Sarto Park, Naas and Kilkenny Rd, Ballinakill. Sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, sons Martin and Ray, daughter Caitriona, foster daughter Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law Karen, sons-in-law John and Michael, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
A private Funeral Mass will take place in St Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill at 2 o’c on Tuesday followed by burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on ballinakillknockparish.com Due to Government advice 10 people max in church.
Iris Mohan (née Cole)
Ballyfin, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Murphy
Spa Hill, Mountrath, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Murphy, Spa Hill, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Feb 14th 2021 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann, sons Matthew and Patrick, daughter Carole, son in law Lorcan, grandchildren, nephews in particular Philip who offered him such care and attention in his later years, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Tuesday (16th Feb) in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath. You can view the Funeral Mass live on webcam from 10 o’clock. Webcam link: https://www.mountrathparish.ie
Kathleen Dooley (née HOGAN)
Hillview, Camross, Camross, Laois
Kathleen Dooley, (neé Hogan), Hillview, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 12th February 2021, (unexpectedly) at St. James’s Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her son Noel, deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, and dear mother of Thomas, Moyra, P.J., Lourda, Paul, Catherina, Dermot and Josephine. Sadly missed by her adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
In accordance with current government / HSE guidelines and in the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family Funeral Mass will take place will take place on Monday morning in St. Fergal’s Church, Camross, at 11am (max of 10 people in church), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery
Kathleen’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Camross Community Pastoral Council Facebook Page.
Jack Keller
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, family Frank, Mary, Paddy, Ann, Bernadette, Kate, Jim, John, Rosemary and Ruth, brothers Jimmy and Bobby, sisters Mary and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, a private family funeral will take place. Removal from Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Tuesday at 11:20am arriving to St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington. People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the churchyard and in the cemetery with Social Distancing being observed at all times.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Jack’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
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