Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Moran
Ballinagar, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare/Carlow
(Former Laois County Councillor). Husband of the late Loretta (née O’Hara) and brother of the late Anna and Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his loving children Aisling, Caragh, Georgina, Robert and Marc, brothers Billy, Michael and Larry, sisters Breda, Marian, Patricia, Noeleen, Collette and Eithne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren , great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 12 noon on Friday afternoon (July 7th) with Rosary at 7pm. Removal at 11.30am on Saturday morning to arrive at St Abban’s Church Killeen for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Mulhall
Beech House, Tullylust, Rathangan, Kildare, R51K685/Ballylinan, Laois
Formerly of Ballylinan, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her parents Michael Snr. and Ellen. Much loved sister of Margaret, Michael Jnr., Martin, Denis and Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving family, nieces and nephews, the residents and the loving staff at Beech House, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Beech House, on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm with rosary recital at 6pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30am, to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for 11.30am requiem mass, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John Freeman
Durrow, Laois, R32 T8R2/Callan, Kilkenny
Peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 6th July 2023. Pre-deceased by his parents Bridget and James, his sister Maureen, his brothers Martin and Rev. Séamus SAC.
Beloved husband of Catherine and much loved father of James, Sarah, Kate, David, Michael, Kieran, Robert and Evana. Deeply missed by his brothers Tommy and Pat and his sisters Esther and Mary RSM, his children’s spouses and partners, grandchildren Grace, Anna, Tom, Robyn, Hugh, Sadie and Edra, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, kind neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his home in Durrow (Eircode R32 T8R2) on Friday, July 7th from 3pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of The Holy Trinity, Durrow for Requiem Mass on Saturday, 8th July at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for The Freeman Family may be left on the condolences link below.
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Peter O’Shea
Clogherinkoe, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin/Cobh, Cork
Peter passed away peacefully in Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Kinnegad. He is predeceased by his son Peter Junior. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; wife Mary, children Jacquie, Kaery, Michelle and Simon, grandchildren Pierre, Cealan, Kieran, Cheyenne, Jenny and Michael, sons-in-law Bradie and Richard, daughter-in-law Aisling, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A family Cremation will take place. The family would like to thank you for your support at this difficult time.
Mary B. Martin (née Murtagh)
The Brosna, Mullingar, Westmeath/Ballynacargy, Westmeath/Portlaoise, Laois
Mary B. Martin (née Murtagh), The Brosna, Mullingar and formerly Churchtown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath and Portlaoise, Co. Laois. ~ July 3rd. 2023 ~ Peacefully in her 90th year, in the company of her loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, son John and brother Michael..
Mary will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Nuala (Galligan) and son Pauric, cherished grandchildren Shannon, Louise, Michelle and Milla, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brother Vincent and sisters Patricia, Phyl, Eilish, and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many good friends.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar, on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Matthew’s Church, Milltown, with reception at 7.30pm. Mary’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Adrian Thompson
Newbridge, Kildare/Mountmellick, Laois
Thompson Adrian (London and late of Newbridge Co. Kildare and Mountmellick Co. Laois) on 5th April 2023. Son of Marion and the late Robert. Sadly missed by his mother, brothers Tom, Eric, Jonathan, Philip, family & friends in England and Ireland.
Memorial service will be held in Greystones Presbyterian Church, Trafalgar Rd., at 12 noon 8th July. Internment of ashes afterwards in Redford Cemetery (The Grove).
Brigid Tuohy (née McInerney)
Stradbally, Laois
Brigid Tuohy (Better known as Gussie) nee McInerney, 10 Ash Trees, Stradbally and formerly Bay Road, Mountmellick died unexpectedly July 2nd 2023.
Predeceased by her dear son Brendan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick and family Michael, Sheila, Mary, Eileen, Paddy, Christine and John, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, neices, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 6, 2023
