Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Scott (née Butler)
The Bungalow, Grange, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Errill, Laois
Margaret Scott (nee Butler), The Bungalow, Grange, Borris in Ossory and formerly of Errill, Co. Laois, 13th of April 2022(peacefully) at the Hermitage Clinic, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her husband Joseph(Joe). Deeply regretted by her loving sons, Noel, Kieran and Brian, daughter Helen, brother Séamus, daughter in-law Patricia, son in-law Robert, grandchildren, David, Maeve, Ellen, Laura, Emma and Jennifer, niece, nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday from 6 pm with rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Mass. Burial will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Gerry Kelly
Sweetview, Abbeyleix, Laois
Unexpectedly but peacefully at home in the presence of his loving wife. Devoted husband and best friend to May, wonderful father to Laura and Sarah and adoring Adad to his beloved grandchildren Hannah, Mark and Adam who will miss him dearly, also deeply missed by Sarah’s husband Adrian, Laura’s partner Joe, brothers, sisters,brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews,cousins friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home. Removal at 12 .40 am. to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 1pm. Requiem Mass on Easter Sunday. Burial afterwards in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Durrow, Co Laois.
Paddy McCarthy
New Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McCarthy, Paddy, Silver Lodge, Arden Rd., Tullamore and late of the New Rd., Portlaoise. 13th April 2022. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Following a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary and his brother Tommy. Deeply regretted by his brothers Johnny, Mick and Luke and sisters Christine, Teresa, Nancy, Ann, and Mary-Brigid. Nieces, nephews, relatives and especially the staff and residents of Silver Lodge and St Fintan’s Hosp. Portlaoise.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday from 6 pm with rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Mass. Burial will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Ciaran O’Donnell
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
(Former Teacher St John’s Vocational School, Portarlington). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary (nee Duggan) and dear brother Dermot. Sadly missed by his loving family Niall, Eoin, Ciaran, Deirdre and Fintan, siblings Rory, Hugh, Deirdre and Aidan, his adoring grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Good Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Easter Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St John’s Church Killenard, Portarlington (eircode R32 VW77) for Funeral Service at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If desired, To The Irish Cancer Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 15, 2022
