Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Daly
13 Hillside, Clonaslee, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Nancy. Deeply regretted by his loving family Patricia, Theresa, Celine, Lorraine, Maria, Daniel, Willie, James, Carlos, Jason, Cornelius , grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Prayers in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Friday morning at 10.30am. Removal at 11.10am to St. Manmans Church for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial after in The New Cemetery Clonaslee. Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines James funeral mass is for family members only. Sympathizers are welcome along the route maiming a safe and social distance.
Audrey Canavan (née Morris)
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Canavan (nee Morris) Portlaoise. July 30th 2021 Peacefully with her family at Tallaght University Hospital. Audrey Jean beloved wife of Tony and darling mother of Karl. Cherished grandma of Eric, Ross, and Scott. Greatly loved by her daughter in law Denise, Sister in law, Brother in law. Relatives and a large circle of friends. “Audrey touched everybody who came into contact with her, she will be sorely missed” Funeral service at 11 am on Friday morning is St Peters church in the Market Sq. Portlaoise. Followed by cremation. “ Your light shone brightly Audrey, you will always be with us
Seamus John Colgan
Clondolusk, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Ciara, parents Jim and Ann, brother Niall and his partner Becky Magee, sister Philomena and her husband Darren Whelan, his adoring nieces, Ciara’s dad and mam Martin and Marian Fagan, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and Australia.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Cystic Fibrosis Ireland – https://www.cfireland.ie/
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Jimmy McGrath
Temperance St. Abbeyleix / Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
McGrath Jimmy, Temperance St. Abbeyleix and formerly Rathmoyle, Died August 3rd unexpectedly.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Margaret, brothers Mick, Joseph & Bobby, sister Peggy Dempsey and his recently deceased sister Maura Goode.
Deeply regretted by his loving sister Cecilia Victory, brother in law Tom , Nephews, Nieces, Grandnephews, Grandnieces, extended family and friends.
Jimmy’s remains will repose at Keegan’s Funeral Home Portlaoise on Friday from 7pm to 8pm with funeral prayers at 8pm. A private family cremation will take place on Saturday.
Sympathisers are welcome to the funeral home maintaining a safe and social distance. Jimmy’s family thank you for your co operation and understanding at this time.
Linda Menizes (née Cummins)
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ottessh, Surrey, England. Unexpectedly at her residence. Sadly missed by her loving husband Colm, son Adam, brother Peter, sister Jackie, the extended family and friends.
A Family Cremation Service to take place on Saturday.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Tom Woods
Carrigan St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully after a short illness in St James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Mairead and loving father of Billy, Siobhán, Padraic & Tomás. Predeceased by his sister Claire. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Mary, brothers John, Liam, Ger & Des, daughters in law, Mags, Marlieke & Claire, son in law Enda, brother in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Niamh, Hannah, Eabha, Caoimhe, Neasa, Ellen, Kate, Finn & Hennie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home, Durrow from 5.30pm on Wednesday evening with Rosary at 7.30pm. In accordance with HSE guidelines a private Funeral Mass for family and close friends (max 50 people) will take place on Thursday at 12.00 noon in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Those wishing to offer their condolences may do so below. House strictly private please.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Michael Fitzpatrick
Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Fitzpatrick of Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 31st, 2021, at his home.
Beloved father of Noelle, John, Louise and Sefina, adored grandfather of Myles and cherished brother of John, Mary, Margaret and Rose.
He will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchild, son-in-law Niall, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Removal from Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow, on Thursday at 10.15am, to St Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Michael’s Funeral cortége will pass his residence, at approx 10.30am, where neighbours and friends are welcome to walk with the family to St Abban’s Church, Killeen.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 4, 2021
