Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Murphy
Kellyville, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, children Eugene, Therese, Joe, Owen, Ann, Mary, Paula and Gayle, brothers, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 22 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R14D432) on Wednesday (6th April) from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence at 10.30am on Thursday morning (7th April) arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Mary McCabe (née Twomey)
Cork Rd, Portlaoise, Laois / Cork City, Cork
McCabe. “Glasheen” Cork Rd., Portlaoise, 3rd April 2022. Suddenly at Portlaoise Hospital. Surrounded by her loving family. Mary, beloved wife of recently deceased Michael. Dearly loved mother to Joe, Aidan, Brian and Eoin. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters-in-law, adored grandchildren. Sister, Anne Howe. Brothers in law, sisters in law. nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Wed. from 6 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Mass on Thursday followed by burial in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Please continue to observe Covid precautions.
Louise KELLY
2 Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois / Daingean, Offaly
Late of 16 Coologue, Daingean. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Emily. Louise will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Shauna, fiancé Alan, brothers John, Michael and Peter, sisters Michelle, Anne-Marie and Mary, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Portarlington on Wednesday for family only. Removal on Thursday morning to Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Daingean. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland https://www.cfireland.ie/
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-church-7
Seán Creagh
Church View, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois
Seán Creagh, Church View, Mooreville and formerly Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and Drumcondra, Dublin. April 3rd 2022. Peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Predeceased by his sisters Moira, Anna, Lizzy, Breda and Teresa and his brother Patrick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann and his sisters Margaret and Kathleen, sister-in-law Breda, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 12 noon followed by interment in Rathdowney local Cemetery.
Frank Fitzpatrick
Shankill, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
Frank Fitzpatrick of Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Saturday 2nd April 2022, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of the late Anna and father of Justin. He will be sadly missed by his adored granddaughters Patience and Poppy and their mother Sadie, sister-in-law Irene, nieces and nephews and by his extended family and friends, especially Ian and Laun.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Tuesday morning (April 5) from 9.00am, prior to removal at 10.30am to St Anne’s Church, Shankill arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass may also be viewed online HERE .
Mary Kelly (née Duff)
Castledargan, Ballygawley, Sligo / Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Kelly (nee Duff), of Castledargan, Ballygawley, Co. Sligo and formerly of Ballyknockan, Portlaoise Co. Laoise. Died peacefully on 3rd April 2022 in her 91st year surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Summerville Nursing Home, Strandhill, Co. Sligo after an illness fought with great courage. Predeceased by her husband Owen, sadly missed by her sons John and Paul, daughters Colette (Carter) and Clare (Rooney), adoring grandchildren, daughters in law Jennifer and Mary, sons in law Garret and Michael, sisters Mena (Bergin), Elizabeth (Murphy), Clare (Edge) and Brigid (McQuinn) brothers Fintan Duff and Paddy Duff brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews and nieces, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Paul’s house, Ballygawley (F91 P7X8) on Monday April 4th from 4pm to 8pm. House private for family on Tuesday morning. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if required to North West Hospice. Funeral Mass on Tuesday April 5th at 2pm in Church of the Assumption, Sooey followed by burial in St. Nathy’s Cemetery Collooney Co Sligo.
Richard Sheehy
Liffey View, Newbridge, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
SHEEHY Richard, Liffey View, Newbridge, Co Kildare and late of Portlaoise, Co Laois – 2nd April 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Bridie, father John and brother Tony; sadly missed by his loving brothers and sisters Eileen, Maura, Sean, Brendan, Bridie and Peg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11am (walking) via his residence to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11.30am. Mass will be live streamed on: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Funeral afterwards to Allen Cemetery, Allen.
Maureen Maher
Raheny, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her husband Patrick (late of Rathleague, Portlaoise) and her son Brendan. Dearly loved mother to John. Cherished grandmother to Liam, Norma, Rory, Kieran and Tilly. Daughter in law Joanne, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Monday evening from 7pm. With rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Please observe Covid precautions. The family/ wishes to thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
Johanna (Josie) Brown (née Dowling)
Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny, Callan, Kilkenny/Freshford, Kilkenny/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, on Thursday 31st March 2022 in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny.
Pre-deceased by her husband Bill. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Helen, son-in-law Kevin, grandsons David and Philip, David’s wife Niamh, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Josie Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan on Monday, 4th April, from 5pm. Funeral Prayers will be recited at 7pm, followed by removal to St. Lachtain’s Church, Freshford. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the following link: Click Here
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