Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Goodwill
Triogue Manor, New Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Goodwill Denis, Triogue Court, New Rd., Portlaoise and late of Bradford, Yorkshire. March 23rd 2021. Peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by Francis and the Carroll family. And Denis extended family and friends in Bradford, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Interment will take place at 12 noon on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place.
Winifred Whelan
Cottage 1, The Green, Stradbally, Laois
Beloved sister of Mary Barrett (Guildford, UK). Deeply regretted by staff and friends of The Cottages, Stradbally, Co Laois and extended family, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally. Interment afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Teresa Fitzpatrick (née Leonard)
Knockbawn, Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois / Walsh Island, Offaly
Teresa died peacefully in the loving care of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Deeply regretted by her sons John and James, daughter Carmel, brother Tommy, sister in law Noreen, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
House Private. Due to Government restrictions regarding Covid 19, a Private Funeral Mass will take place at 2pm on Thursday at St. Lazarian’s Church, Knock, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery (10 people max at church and graveyard). The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this time.https://laoisfuneralslive.com/sHZbpW
Funeral can be viewed from 4pm onwards.
Michael Dooley
Our Lady’s Place, Naas, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
Formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of the late Lily. Sadly missed by his loving sister-in-law Teresa and her husband Seamus, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place with Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas. Those who would like to join the private Funeral Service remotely by webcam can do so by clicking on https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam or via the Naas Parish App on the webcam folder. Michael will be laid to rest in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly)
19 Rossmore, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Wolfhill, Laois
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly) of 19 Rossmore View, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Slatt, Wolfhill, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 21st, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved mother of Jacqueline, William, James, Patrick, Bridget, John Paul and the late Thomas.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Kim, James Partner Nicola, Patrick’s partner Philomena, sisters Nellie and Nancy, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place for family in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, on Thursday at 11am and will be followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Bridie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link: http://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 24, 2021
