Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Doyle
Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois / Killeshin, Laois
Formerly of Ardenteggle, Killeshin, County Laois. Passed away on the 20th of September 2022 in his 88th year peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth, brother Packie, sisters Maria, Josie and Lillie and daughter-in-law Nerissa. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary (Maisie), family Martina (Tina) (Dwyer), James, George, Mary (Collins) and John, sons-in-law Paul and Aidan, daughters-in-law Aileen and Louise, grandchildren Luke, Ross, Rory, Michael, Emma, Dara, Ciara, Mona, Jamie, Owen and Oran, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 R520) on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday arriving Church of The Sacred Heart, Rath for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77).
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To MS Ireland: https://www.ms-society.ie/
Pamela Conneely (née O’Sullivan)
Clonee, Meath / Portarlington, Laois
Conneely (née O’Sullivan) (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly Portarlington, Co. Laois) – September 18, 2022, peacefully at home, beloved wife of the John and much loved mother of Denise, sister of the late Jim and sister-in-law of the late Nicky; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, daughter, Denise’s partner John, her brothers George and Denis, sisters-in-law Pauline, Geraldine, Rita and Anne, brothers-in-law Mario and Cóilín, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and her many friends, especially Lall.
Removal on Wednesday evening to Church of Ss. Peter & Paul, Dunboyne arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. For livestream please click HERE
Michael (Mick) O’Shea
St.Brigids and Dr.Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) O’Shea (affectionately known as ‘The Monk’). Formerly of St. Brigid’s and Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise. Unexpectedly, September 18th 2022.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Bernadette. Deeply regretted by his family Betty, Brid, Murt, Michelle, Martina Siobhann, Marcella, Bernadette, Mick and Noel, his forty four grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brothers John and Joe, sisters Mary, Lucy, Anne and Annie, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in the home of his daughter Siobhann 46 The Grange, Portlaoise R32CDX8 on Wednesday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Burial after in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Michael (Mick) Murphy
Kilcoke, Ballybrophy, Laois / Thurles, Tipperary
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Murphy, Kilcoke, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois and formerly of Killough, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Michael passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on the 18th September 2022, following a short illness. Sadly missed by his wife Stasia and children Anne, Margaret, Anthony, Catriona and Mary, his sister Anna, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, Co. Laois (R32 NY24) on Tuesday, 20th September, from 6pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, 21st September, at 11am in St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois (R32 P2YK) followed by burial in Killasmeestia Cemetery (R32 XK00).
