Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muiris Poole
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died 30th of November unexpectedly at home.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Mary McGrath (née Kennedy)
Terenure, Dublin / Mountrath, Laois
McGRATH (née Kennedy) Mary (Josie), late of Mountrath, Co.Laois and Terenure, Dublin. 1st December 2023, (Peacefully) in Tallaght Hospital, surrounded by her loving sons. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and loving mother to John, Tom and Seamus. Pre-deceased by daughter-in-law Catherine. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Mary, Margaret and Kathleen, grandchildren Paul, Stephen, John, Claire, Tom, Conor, Sarah and Matthew, great-grandchildren Ben, Oscar and Luke, niece Judith, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
The McGrath family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home Rathcoole and Tallaght Hospital for the wonderful care given to Mary.
Mary will be reposing on Wednesday from 4pm-6pm at the Larry Massey Funeral Home 100 Terenure Road North. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Pius X Church College Drive, Templeogue arriving for 10am mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Bohernabreena Cemetery.
Gerard Hyland
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Beloved son of the late Laurence (Sonny) and Mary Hyland. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Joan, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Sunday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Gerard’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Tommy Knowles
Slatt Lower, The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois, R14EA32
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his residence.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary and brothers John and Willie. Tommy will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken and loving family, wife Patricia, children Lorraine, Philip, Pauline and Tracey, grandchildren Adam, Grace, Kyle, Tommy, Finn, Addie, Ella and Harry, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, sons-in-law JJ, Eoin and Wesley, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives , friends and his dog Monty.
Reposing at his residence (R14EA32) on Saturday afternoon (Dec 2nd) from 2.30pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Sarah Ann Kelly (née Keating)
Carthage Nursing Home, Mucklagh, Co. Offaly and formerly Carn, Emo, Laois
Died 30th November 2023 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Ardan Ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Jer, son Matthew, her parents, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary (Canada), nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, staff of Carthage Nursing Home, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Carthage Nursing Home, Mucklagh Village on Friday, 1st December 2023, from 6:00 pm until Rosary at 8:00 pm. Private Removal on Saturday to arrive in St. Paul’s Church, Emo, Co. Laois for 2:00 pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen Malone (née Kearney)
Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at her residence. Loving daughter of the late Jim and Kathleen (Kit). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sisters Anne, Mary and Deirdre, brothers Tim, Noel and James, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations, if desired, to Portarlington Meals On Wheels (Donation box at Chapel of Rest and in the Church.)
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:15am (travelling via French Church Street) arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Commital Service at 2:15pm.
Kathleen’s Commital Service will be streamed live on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
Phyllis Bennett (née Crowe)
Merrymount, Vicarstown, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of Clongorey, Newbridge County Kildare. Suddenly at her residence. Predeceased by her loving husband William, parents Tom and Mary, brother Mick, sisters Mary, Teresa, Annie and Kathleen and good friend Bill Delaney. Deeply regretted by her loving son Michael, daughter-in-law Sinéad, sister Eileen, brothers Tom and Sean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Friday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving The Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.
House Private, Please.
