Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Leo Broughan
Abbeyleix, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, County Laois. Unexpectedly, at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving children Claire and Adrian and their mother Mary, brothers, sisters, the extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Saturday from 3.30pm with removal at 4.50pm, arriving at St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12.15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Leo’s evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Chrissie (Christina) Kelly (née O’Connor)
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully after a short illness bravely borne. Loving wife of PJ and adored mother of Monica, Catriona and PJ (Jnr). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband and family, her grandchildren Rachel, Jamie, Liam, Aaron, Jeremy, James, Michael, Jack and Patrick Joseph, her sisters Maureen, Nancy, Patrica and Eileen, her brothers Lazerian and Denis, daughter-in-law Elva, sons-in-law Joe and Mark, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law,sisters-in-law, family circle , friends and neighbours
Reposing at her home on Saturday from 1pm with Rosary at 8pm (Eircode R32E677). Funeral Mass on Sunday in Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 1pm followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe. House private on Sunday morning please.
Please adhere to current Covid guidelines.
Michael Delaney
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore. Retired Glanbia Employee. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Stella, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
The complete obituary notice and arrangements will be published on Friday afternoon.
Attracta Fallon
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois/Clonaslee, Laois
Attracta Fallon, Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Main St., Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Passed away unexpectedly at her residence on the 25th of January 2022.
Deeply regretted by her beloved children Vanessa, Martina and Patrick and their father Vincent.
Attracta will be dearly missed by her brother Michael, sisters Josie, Margaret, and Catherine, daughter-in-law Edel, sons-in-law Kevin and Dan, her much adored grandchildren Katie, Michael, Sadie, Rory, Cillian and Lachlan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Breda Curran (née Moore)
Ranelagh, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Curran, (née: Moore) Breda, Dublin & Stradbally, Co.Laois 22nd January 2022 peacefully in the care of the staff of St.Vincents Hospital, Elm Park. Breda pre-deceased by her daughter Mary who passed on 25th November 2011. Sadly missed by her loving son Martin, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren Alison, Caroline and Lily extended family relatives and friends. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to Our Lady’s Hospital for sick Children, by clicking on the following link: https://www.olchc.ie/donations/
Breda’s funeral service will take place at 12pm in Newlands Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Tallaght this Friday, 28th January 2022.
Breda’s service will be streamed live by clicking on the following link and scrolling down to Chapel Service – Webstreaming.
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Norrie Roche (née Lodge)
Malachi Road, Stoneybatter, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois
Norrie Roche (née Lodge) (Malachi Road, Dublin 7 and late of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) passed away peacefully on 25th January 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jackie. She will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Ann, Betty and Jean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 from 2pm Friday until removal to The Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, arriving at 5.30pm. Norrie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 10am which can be viewed live on the parish webcam (Click Here) with burial afterwards at St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Norrie’s funeral cortege will pass Malachi Road after Mass on the way to the cemetery.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. Patrick was much loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life at Breakspear Crematorium took place Friday, 7th January 2022, at 12 noon. Webcast details can be found at: https://patrickkeenan.muchloved.com/
Requiem Mass on Saturday, 29th January, at 12 noon in St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 28, 2022
