Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Peggy) BLACKWELL (née Maher)
Tramore, Waterford / Ballinakill, Laois
The death has occurred of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Blackwell nee Maher, Tramore, Co Waterford. Formerly England & Ballinakill, Co Laois.
Peggy passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Waterford University Hospital.
Predeceased by her son Stephen Rees, her parents Mr. & Mrs. Paddy Maher, her husbands John Blackwell and Peter Rees, her brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim, Oliver and her sister Nelly.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends, daughter Bernie Kinsella, Fairybush, son David Rees, Bunmahon, son Peter Rees and daughter in law Joan, England, brothers Michael, Ned, Paddy, Noel and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Esther, Bridie and Sheila.
Grandchildren, Sara, Rachel, Aoibhe, Johanna, Aoife, Padraig, PJ, Paula, Barbara, Eleanor and her ten great grandchildren.May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford, X91FW4A on Tuesday 4 th July, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by prayers.Requiem mass on Wednesday the 5 th July at 11am in St Brigids Church, Ballinakill, Laois. Burial afterwards in St Brigids cemetery.
Rosaleen (Rosie) Dunne (née Gorman)
Deerpark, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Ita, her sister Maureen Clear and her brother Oliver.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband John Joe, her daughters Mairead, Martina and Celine, her sons Joe and Eugune, grandchildren Tammy, Enda and Orla, great grandchild Luca. Sadly missed by her sisters Kathleen Wisely and Pauline Scott, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery. House private, please.
The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/ballyfin-webcam/
Rory Deegan
Oldtown, Cullohill, Laois, R32 C426
Rory Deegan, Oldtown, Cullohill, Co. Laois, June 25th 2023 tragically in Zakynthos Greece. Predeceased by his infant sister Laura, his grandparents John and Mary Cullen, Marble Crest, Kilkenny and his aunt Agnes Hyland. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Joe and Diane, brothers Conor, Barry, Ross, Jack and sister Rachael, his grandparents Donal and Margaret, his uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours, his large circle of friends and his beloved dog Spud.
Reposing at his home ( Eircode R32 C426 ) on Sunday July 2nd and Monday July 3rd. from 4 o’clock concluding with prayers at 8 o’clock both evenings. Removal on Tuesday morning July 4th to St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
John (Sean) Seymour
3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
John (Sean) Seymour, 3 Church St., Griaguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 28th, 2023, in the loving care of the nurses and Staff at The Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow Rd., Carlow.
Cherished brother of Recie, Kathleen, Ann and the late Melvin.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, on Tuesday, July 4th from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Wednesday at 9.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service
https://www.youtube.com/live/61dN4saLsPE?feature=share
Patrick (Pat) Hughes
Kilnacash, The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare and Tallaght, Dublin. Suddenly, but peacefully, after a short illness, bravely borne. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Aida), parents Paddy Joe and Carmel, brothers Mick and Dave. Sadly missed by his loving sons Stephen and Alan, sisters Jean and Noelle, daughters-in-law Anita and Laura, grandsons Bobby, Riley and Olly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence in Kilnacash, The Rock, Mountmellick (eircode R32 X8R6) on Sunday evening (2nd July) from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning (3rd July) arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo, County Laois (eircode R32 RY16) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Cemetery, Dublin arriving at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, To The Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/
Michael (Mick) Ging
Green Road, Portlaoise, Laois
28th June, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his family in the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Mick will be sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, daughters Yvonne and Antoinette, sons Padraig and John, devoted grandchildren Jack, Aaron, Michael, Patrick, Sean, Jeremy, Owen, Alex, Oscar, Cian and Hannah, sons-in-law Gerhard and Philip, daughters-in-law Anna and Emi, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and his former work colleagues at Portlaoise General Hospital
Reposing at his home on Sunday from 4.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. for family and close friends. House private at all other times, please.
Removal on Monday morning to St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in St. Peter and St. Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The Funeral Mass on Monday can be viewed on the following link: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 2, 2023
