Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Culliton (née Peake)
No.1 Grange Hall and Castlebrack, Killeigh, Mountmellick, Laois
Rita died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her devoted husband Joe. Sadly missed by her children Patrick, Cecelia, Liam, Barbara, Donal, Una, Adrian, Noeleen and Mary, her grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Billy, Dominic and Brendan, sisters Claire and Celia, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in her daughter Cecelia’s home in Castlebrack (Eircode R35AR29) from 5pm on Friday. Recital of the Rosary on Friday evening at 9pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Eamonn Culliton’s “Camino for Cancer Research”, fundraising for Irish Cancer Society.
You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here
Richard (Dick) Dillon
21 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Richard (Dick) Dillon, 21 Woodview, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 5th July 2022 at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his loving son Pat. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Kate, daughters, Mary & Rose-Ann, sons, Martin, Billy & John, his adored grandchildren and extended Dillon family, great neighbours and his many, many friends.
Dick will repose at his home from 4pm, on Wednesday 6th July with Rosary Recital at 8pm Removal to The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally on Thursday evening for Reception Prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 8th July, at 11am and afterwards Dick will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed (link to follow)
Frank Roddy
Well Rd, Portlaoise, Laois / Strokestown, Roscommon
Roddy. Frank, 3 Well Rd., Portlaoise 2022 Peacefully at his home with his loving wife Mary by his side. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Bernard, Vincent, Martin and Michael, sisters Bridie, Theresa, and Antoinette, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and and many friends.
Reposing at his residence from Thursday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to Newlands Crematorium.
Kathleen Broderick (née Rafter)
Kyletelogue, Ballacolla, Laois, R32 A0C6
In her 96th year, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Lar and sister of the late Anna May, Sean, Christina and Joe. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her family, Michael, Helena, Ray, Irene and Joan; grandchildren Lorcan, Kate, Conor, Ronan, Sarah, Mark, Hannah, Cabrini, Roisin, Gráinne and Bill; daughters in law Breda and Patsy, sons-in-law Pat and Liam; sister-in-law Josie, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and carers.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm with Rosary at 8.15pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12.00 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Offers of condolence can be made below.
Kathleens Mass may be viewed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/golivestreamceremony/
Ann Stanley (née McLoughlin)
Derry, Rosenallis, Laois
Derry Rosenallis Co. Laois and formerly O’Moore Street Mountmellick.
Died July 1st at home in the loving care of her devoted family and friends after an illness borne with great patience and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Deeply regretted by her loving family relatives and her many friends.
Ann’s funeral arrangements will be announced on Thursday July 7th.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 5, 2022
