Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Breda O’Neill
Portlaoise, Laois
Late of Sue Ryder Centre, Portlaoise, Laois. In the wonderful care of Marie and the Staff of Cloverlodge Memory Unit Athy. A much-loved sister of Josephine,Sean, Eamon and Michael and sister-in-law to Margo, Margaret and Dympna. Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews her Brigidine Community and her friends.
Reposing in the Convent Chapel Abbeyleix this Wednesday from 4pm. to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, 27th July, at 12 noon in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Interment afterwards in the Convent Graveyard.
The Mass can be viewed on http://Abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Keith McEvoy
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy Keith, St Brigid’s Place, Porrtlaoise, July 21st 2023, unexpectedly. Son of the late Tommy and Alice McEvoy. Loving brother to Tommy, Marie, Michael, Sandra, Paddy. Loving father to Ross. Deeply regretted by his loving family, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, on Wednesday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Eamon Conroy
Graigue, Clonaslee, Laois
Eamon Conroy, Graigue, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 22nd of July 2023, suddenly and peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Eamon will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons Jason and Mark, his grandchildren Susan and Niamh, his brothers Sean and Mattie, his sisters Dolores, Bernadette, Rosaleen and Geraldine, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, aunts, uncles, his work colleagues at Maher’s Mills Clonaslee, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Thursday (27th July) from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1pm in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Eamon’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Eamon’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Intensive Care Unit, Regional Hospital Tullamore, donation boxes will be available in the Heritage Centre and the Church.
David Goode
Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois
David Goode, Acragar, Mountmellick Died July 22nd unexpectedly at The Blackrock Clinic. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Noeleen and his family.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Jonathan McCowen
Brisbane and formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Jonathan McCowen, Brisbane. Formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois. It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan “Micko” McCowen, after a long illness, bravely battled. Beloved husband and soulmate of Sherie, and adoring dad of Darcy and Riley. Predeceased by his parents, Jon and Marie McCowen. Johnny will be sadly missed every day by Sherie, Darcy and Riley, his sister Louise (Galway), his brothers Paul (Naas) and Mark (Poland), sisters-in-law Maureen and Ladda, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.
Jonathan’s funeral service will take place at Our Lady of Graces Catholic Church, Carina on Tuesday, 1st August, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at Mt Gravatt Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 25, 2023
