Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Julia (Sheila) Farrell
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Died on the 18th June at home surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Gortnaclea, Ballacolla and Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Co.Laois. Beloved wife of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family Marie Daly (Tullamore) Paddy, Donie, (Mountrath), Margaret Farrell (Rosenallis) Martin (U.K.), Michael (The Heath), Peter and Theresa Maher (Mountrath), sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grand children ,neices, nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in her home. Removal on Monday morning at 9.15am to St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial after in St. Fintan’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Dementia Association.
Due COVID-19 Restrictions the Requiem Mass will be for family only. People are welcome to pay their respects on route to the church and cemetery and in the precincts of the church and cemetery.
Sarah Dunne (née Goucher)
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Sarah Dunne (née Goucher), Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 16th June 2021, (unexpectedly) after a short illness at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Martin, brother Joe and grandson Conor. Deeply regretted by her son James and daughter Martina, son-in-law Rav, James’ partner Fiona, grandchildren Cian, Eoin and Orlaith, sisters Rebecca and Mary, brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and work colleagues at St. Fintan’s Hospital Portlaoise and Erkina House, Rathdowney.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Friday evening from 7.0’clock, with Rosary at 9.0’clock. (Please adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times). Removal to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath on Sunday afternoon, for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, (max 50 people in the Church) followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Ian Amaral (Lawlor)
Grange Forde Old Bennykerry, Bennekerry, Carlow / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Oak Leaf Place, Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Antonio and much loved brother of Gemma, Owen, Paul and Wane. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Annette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, dearest friend Sharron, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to current government guide lines a private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12:00 noon in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 18, 2021
