Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew O Reilly
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Andrew died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois. Deeply regretted by his loving family. The complete obituary notice and arrangements will be published on Monday afternoon.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael McCormack
Athy, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Michael McCormack, Athy, Co. Kildare and late of Portlaoise.
Beloved husband of Catherine (Dolly) and most cherished father to Gerardine (Kelly), Jacqueline (Downes), Emmanuel, John , Adrienne (McEvoy), sons-in-law Luke, Frank, Conor, daughters-in-law Sheila and Anne, adored grandchildren Niamh, Colm, Katie, Laura, Clare, Megan, Caoimhe, Ciara, Emma, Jack, Kevin, Paul, Fiona and great granddaughters Ngila and Isabelle, brothers, sisters, in-laws, extended family and friends.
House will be strictly private due to Covid-19. Funeral Arrangements Later.
Mary Roche (née Whelan)
Mountrath rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Roche Mary, Mountrath rd., Portlaoise, January 9th 2022, in her 87th year. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and son John (Jnr). She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family; Mary, June, Pascal, Jacinta, Peter and Christy. Sadly missed by all her family, sons in law, daughters in law, sisters in law, brothers in law, much loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephew, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially life long friends Babs and Julie.
Mary’s family thanks you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. Funeral arrives at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, on Wednesday for 12 noon requiem Mass. May be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
Jane Byrne (née Dempsey)
Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Byrne Jane (Tootsie) Old Knockmay Rd. Portlaoise Jan 8th 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her sisters Rosie, Margaret and brother Ambrose. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe. Dearly loved mother to Joe, John, and James. Daughters in law, Aisling and Sinéad. Sister Kathleen, brother Eamon. Sisters in law, Brothers in law. Her beloved grandchildren Caoimhe, Oisin, Aoibheann, Robyn and Oran, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Monday from 3 pm with rosary recital at 9 pm. On Tuesday, removal from her residence to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 2pm requiem Mass. Mass. May be viewed online at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. Condolences may be left in the condolence section below. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
John Woods
Carrigan St, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Helen. Predeceased by his sister Claire and brothers Tom and Liam. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, children Brian, Anne, Dermot, Tracey and Sean, sister Mary, brothers Ger and Des, son in law, daughter in law, sisters in law, brothers in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home Durrow from 10.00am on Monday morning with Rosary at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church Durrow on Tuesday morning at 11.30am. Removal immediately afterwards to the Island Crematorium Cork for service at 3.00pm.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing at all times. House private please. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time.
Frances Sullivan (née Long)
Eastbourne, UK, Cahirciveen, Kerry/Errill, Laois/Clonmel, Tipperary
Frances Sullivan (nee Long) December 19th peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents Sean and Mary. Frances will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Kieron and Eoin, her daughter in law Olivia, her sisters Mary, Angela, Deirdre and Geraldine, her brother Brendan, her grandchildren Tristan, Jade and Ava, the Sullivan family in Eastbourne, and her extended family and many friends.
Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, 11th January, at 1pm in St Luke’s Church, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex and afterwards to the crematorium at Eastbourne at 2pm.
Rita Coss (née Nolan)
Ballybrophy, Laois/Castlewarren, Kilkenny
Rita Coss (neé Nolan), Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Freneystown, Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny. January 7th 2022.
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and her sisters Nano and Pauline and her brothers Pat and John.
Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters, Noreen, Annemarie, Sean, Caroline, Mairead, Deirdre and Denis, sons-in-law Pat, Mike and Rick, daughters-in-law Annette and Olga, grandchildren Sinead, Patrick, Jack, Emmajane, John, Eilis, Michael, Danny, Jamie, Darragh, Sophie and Denis, her sister Moira, sister-in-law Cassie, brother-in-law Ben, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Removal from her residence on Monday at 10.30am to St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by interment in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris-in-Ossory. (Borris-In-Ossory parish online Facebook page). Please adhere to the COVID-19 Directive regarding public safety. Family flowers only by request. House Private. The Coss family thank you for your understanding at this time.
Tom Looby
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois/Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford/Hacketstown, Carlow
Looby Tom. Marian Ave. Portlaoise and late of Carrick-on-Suir and Farnane, Millstreet Co. Waterford.and formerly Hacketstown Co. Carlow. Jan 7th 2022. On his 90th birthday. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by wife Teresa. Dearly loved father to Caroline, Declan, Regina, and Enda. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Lar, daughter in law Aisling, Regina’s partner Michael, relatives, cousins and friends.
On Tuesday, Removal from his residence to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Mass. May be viewed online at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Johnny O’Brien
Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
O’Brien. Johnny. Old Knockmay Rd., Portlaoise. Jan 7th 2022 Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hosp. surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maura. And dearly loved father to Toney, Richard, Christina (Timmons), Maureen (Ryan) and John. Deeply regretted by his brother Billy. Sisters in law Joan and Marie. Daughters in law Martina, Margaret, Francis, sons in law Joe and Liam. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren. nephews, nieces, relatives and a very large circle of friends. And his little friend Millie.
Johnny was “A true son of the town”.
Reposing at his residence from Saturday evening with house private on Monday morning. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s church for 1 pm requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise. May be viewed online at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. Condolences may be left in the condolence section below. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Richard (Dick) Stapleton
Kiltegan, Wicklow/Clondalkin, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Richard (Dick) Stapleton, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow; formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin, Stradbally and Timahoe Co. Laois.
The legend that was Dick Stapleton passed away peacefully in the wonderfully loving care of Baltinglass Community Hospital, aged 100 years, 7 months and 4 days on the 6th of January. Predeceased by his lovely wife, Norah.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Kathleen and his son Christy, his daughter-in-law and carer, Mary, and son-in-law, Paddy, grandchildren Lisa Marie, Robert, Jack and Anna, great grandchildren Lucy, Jack (recently deceased), Zoe, Brogan, Madison Norah, Mollie, Ronan and Cillian, sister Bridie (Michigan), brother Tony (London), and as Dick himself said “all my friends”.
Óiche mhaith agus codladh sámh Dick.
Dick will be reposing at his home in Kiltegan (W91YD45) from 2-5pm on Saturday, 8th of January, and 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, 9th of January. House is strictly private on Monday morning. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Baltinglass at 11am on Monday 10th of January followed by a burial in Newlands Cross Graveyard, Dublin at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Baltinglass Community Hospital.
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