Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sonya Brannigan Campion
Rushin, Mountrath, Laois / Clare
Sonya Brannigan Campion, Rushin, Mountrath, Co. Laois, and formerly of Co. Clare & London. On the 27th November 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Damien, mother to her adoring girls Bailey and Willow. Sadly missed by her family, mother Yvonne, father Jimmy, sister Ashling and her partner Noel, nephews Alfie and J.J., nieces Jessica, Robyn, Lexie and Bonnie, mother-in-law Breda, father-in-law Gerry, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Rushin (eircode R32X4W2) on Thursday 30th November from 2.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Friday afternoon to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Sonya’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on this link: – https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/
House strictly private on Friday morning please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Donation Box will be in the Church.
Seamus O’Riordan
David Rd, Mountmellick, Laois
Seamus O’Riordan Davitt Road, Mountmellick, died November 27th, following an accident. Predeceased by his beloved parents Dan and Mary and his dear brother Sean. Deeply regretted by his siblings Margaret Gorman (Mountmellick), Donal (Ballybunnion), Mary (Spain), Tom (Camira, Mountmellick), Ger (Garoon, Mountmellick), nieces, nephews, sisters -in-law Ann, Mary and Bubbles, brother -in-law Seamus, neighbours, relatives, friends and former work colleagues at Fennelly’s Mountmellick, Intel Leixlip and An Post Portlaoise.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Wednesday evening from 7.30pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Removal from The funeral Home on Thursday at 1.45pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be lived streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Regina (Gina) Smith
6 Esker Gate, Mountmellick, Laois
Regina (Gina) Smith 6 Esker Gate Mountmellick died unexpectedly at home in the company of her loving partner Noel and her daughter Ciara.
Gina is survived by her loving Mother Joan Kenna (Derrymore Portarlington), aunt Theresa Sweeney (Mullingar), uncle Tom (Mullingar), neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Wednesday from 5pm untill 7pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from Moloney’s at 10.45am on Thursday to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Cremation Service at 2pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Regina’s funeral mass can be lived streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Teresa Shortall (née Nevin)
Springmount, Shanahoe, Laois
The death has occurred of Teresa Shortall, (née Nevin), Springmount, Shanahoe, Co. Laois (eircode R32X499). Teresa passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Monday 27th November 2023, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband William, son Charles, brothers Jack, James, Colm, Padraig, Josie, sisters Mary, Ellie, Bernadette and Bridgie. Much loved mother of John, Billy, Padraig, Sally, Thomas and Tony. Adored grandmother of Odhran, Meabh, Senan, Eithne, Eoghan, Manus, Vangelis, Cillian, Aaron, Niamh, Aoife, Emily, Orla, Oscar and Charlie, great-grandmother to Ruan, Nora, Hilma and Emer, sadly missed by her brothers Michael and Tony, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and wonderful neighbours and friends.
Teresa will repose at her home (R32X499) on Wedneday afternoon from 3.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11.0’clock in St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning please.
Tom Scully
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Tom Scully, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, November 26th 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Brenda. Loving father to Brian, Kathryn, Philip and Tommy. Cherished grandfather to Ryan, Faye, Charlie, Ruby and Sadie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Pat and Kenny. sisters Noreen and Ann, son in law John, daughters in law Jackie, Gemma and Niamh, his special friend Joe Egan, nephews, nieces, former customers and many friends in Portlaoise Rugby Club and Portlaoise GAA Club.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday evening from 5.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, to arrive for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
James Kevin Kelly
Jarrow House, Hollypark, Crettyard, Laois
Kevin passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Martha. Beloved father of Lesley, Sean, Robert and Clare, step children Philomena and James. Grandchildren Joshua, Sophie, Isabella, Lucy, Mitchell and Rachel, Brother Jack. sisters Patricia. Maureen and Sharon, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and Friends.
Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home Castlecomer from 4pm Monday with rosary and vigil prayers taking place at 6.30pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at St Patrick’s Church Clogh for Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday. Kevin’s burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kevin’s requiem Mass can be viewed on the following link: St Patrick’s Church (churchmedia.tv)
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 28, 2023
