Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oliver P. Hogan
Kellymount, Paulstown, Kilkenny / Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Oliver P. Hogan, (retired publican), Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny (formerly Camross, Co. Laois). Oliver passed away peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family, after a short illness. Beloved husband to Patricia (Patsy), much loved father of Oliver, John, Dermot, Jeanette, Anita and Louise. He will sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, sisters Alice and Bernie, and all his extended family and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral for family and close friends (Max 50) will take place. Removal from his residence on Monday, 31st May, at 6.45pm to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, 1st June, at 11am, followed by burial in The Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. Those who would have liked to attend but who cannot due to current restrictions can view Oliver’s Mass live at the following link https://youtu.be/bnDY0yBsuCs. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to The Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team if desired. House private please.
The Hogan Family would like to sincerely thank Oliver’s carers from Home Instead and Palliative Care.
Noel Lalor
Oaklands, Arklow, Wicklow / Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Oaklands, Arklow, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 28th May 2021, peacefully, in the tender care of Andrea and the staff at Asgard Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Noel beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat)(née Maher), loving father of John, Pat, Annmarie and Alison, dearly loved brother of Pascal, John, Gerry, Brendan, the late Frank, Tommy and Buddy, father-in-law of the late Nora (née Tyrrell). He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren Patricia, Kevin, Aoife, Saoirse, Sarah, Anna, Ross, Emily and Kathlin, brothers, son-in-law Derek, daughter-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
We appreciate all the love and support from our family and friends. As we are legally bound, to follow the guidelines set out for us by government, it is necessary for our beloved Noel to have a private funeral. Removal from Hudson’s Funeral home Tuesday at 9.30am to The Church of Saints Mary & Peter, Arklow for Mass at 10am. If you wish you can join in the celebration of Noel’s funeral Mass via arklowparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Teresa (Tess) O’Toole (née Delaney)
The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois
Teresa (Tess) O’Toole (née Delaney), The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 28th 2021, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Matthew. Sadly mourned by her sons, Matthew, Simon and Justin, her brother and sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on Monday evening
James Michael Kennedy
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Peter, sister Winnie, brother-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday, May 31st in The Church of the Holy Rosary, Luggacurren (limited to 50 people).
Burial afterwards in Rathaspick Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 30, 2021
