Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Fennell
Park, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Donal Kirwan
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois
Donal Kirwan, Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois, died 22nd October 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Elaine Buggy (née Dunne)
Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois / Leixlip, Kildare
Elaine Buggy (née Dunne) of Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co. Laois and formerly of Riverdale, Leixlip, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, on October 22nd, 2023 at St Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Beloved wife of Raymond, adored mother of Darragh, Cian and Eoghan, much loved daughter of John and Jean, cherished sister of Niall and treasured daughter-in-law of Mary and the late Richard.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, parents, brother, brothers-in-law John, Paddy, Gerry and Eugene, sisters-in-law Dorota, Caroline, Chris, Deirdre and Geraldine, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, (Eircode R93 F6Y9) from 2.30p.m on Wednesday, concluding with Prayers at 7p.m. that evening. Removal on Thursday at 11.30a.m to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Elaine’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service
https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Denis Dunne
Ballyleague, Roscommon / Laois
Denis Dunne, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Killenard, Co Laois. October 21st, 2023; (Peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, in the devoted care of the staff at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague. Denis will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Noreen, his children Brendan, Siobhán, Gráinne, Gary, Niamh and Fiona, his 16 adored grandchildren, sons-in-law Mark, Michael, William and Ze, daughters-in-law Marian and Róisín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home in Ballyleague (N39 YE83) on Tuesday evening (October 24th) from 5pm – 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday (October 25th) in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague (N39 HV52) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent De Paul.
Kathleen Fitzhenry (née Somers)
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 K8XF / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of 16 Bolbrook Park, Tallaght.
Predeceased by her husband Samuel (Sam). Much loved mother of Tom, Donna, Maria, Karen, Samantha, Kathleen and June. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law, daughters in law, 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, with rosary recital at 4pm. Requiem mass on Monday in St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght, Co. Dublin at 11am. And thereafter to Newland’s Cross Crematorium for 1pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Maisie (Mary) Larkin (née Lalor)
Stillorgan, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
Larkin (née Lalor), Maisie (Mary), Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff at The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock.
Beloved wife of the late Colum, much loved mother of Gerard, Genevieve and Aidan. Proud granny of Jane, Aoife, Kenn, Davin, Barry, James, Aidan, Georgia and Freddie. She will be forever loved and hugely missed by her daughter, sons, daughters-in-law Darina and Margo, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brother Eamonn and sisters Rita and Genevieve, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Blackrock, A94 X308 on Saturday afternoon 21st October from 2pm to 4pm. Maisie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning 23rd October at 10am at the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those who cannot attend the funeral mass, you may view it live by clicking here.
Teresa Ridgeway (née McGoldrick)
Late of Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Mountrath County Laois. Peacefully. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1:20pm arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath arriving at 4:15pm.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 22, 2023
