Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette (Bernie) Grady (née Kennedy)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff of Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea and in the company of her loving son.
Pre-deceased by her husband Billy and son Joseph and extended family members.
Deeply regretted by her loving son Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea on Monday evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Moula’s Church, Ballaghmore for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Ireland.
Jack Kenna
St Mary’s Road, Daingean, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Killmullen, Portarlington, County Laois. Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Sr. Fergal MMM) and Annie Flanagan. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Tomas, daughters Catherine and Ann-Marie, sons-in-law Derek and David, daughter-in-law Stella, grandchildren Tadhg, Eoin, Clodagh Conor, Caoimhe and Ronan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours . Sadly missed by his friends and fellow Gaels in the G.A.A. community
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Monday evening from 4pm with Removal at 6pm arriving St Mary Mother Of God Church, Daingean (eircode R35 E862) at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Coleman’s Cemetery, Kilclonfert, Daingean (eircode R35 H280).
Family Flowers Only Please
House Private Please.
Jack’s Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-7
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (née Horgan)
Rathdowney, Laois/Dundrum, Tipperary
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (nee Horgan), Conoboro Rd., Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Knockavilla, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, December 15th, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in her 82nd year, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget Co. Kilkenny.
Predeceased by her husband Sylvie and brothers Willie and Ritchie. Sadly missed by her adoring family, Ves, John, Helen, Sue and Rick, son-in-law Ray, daughters-in-law Abi and Aishling, grandchildren, Lilli, Jessica, Nathan, Jade, Kirk, Danny, Shauna and Ryan, twin brother David, sisters Ita and Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,especially Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her daughter Sue’s residence, Eirrill, Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 X9P4), today Saturday and tomorrow Sunday, from 5 o’clock, pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock both evenings. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society Ireland. Catherine’s funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the link to follow.
House strictly private on Monday morning, please.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his residence on 13th December, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved parents Joe and Greta, brothers Denis (Dermy), John and Joseph, sisters Kathleen and Ita, sisters-in-law Phil and June and brothers-in-law Michael and Denis.
Sadly missed by his loving sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, his dear friend Pauline, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy on Sunday afternoon (Dec 17th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal at 10.30am on Monday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Mary Duffy (née Parkinson)
Endrim, Ferbane, Offaly/Raheen, Laois
Mary died on December 15th 2023, peacefully at home with her family.
She was a native of Raheen, Co. Laois and was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward, parents James and Katherine, brothers Seamus and Sean, sisters Kathleen and Bridie and brother-in-law Peter.
Mary will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, sons Saran and David, daughters Mai, Catherine, Dolores and Emer, grandchildren, Sean, Louise, Keith, Niamh, Kenneth, James, Alisha, Mark, Emily, Orla, Ciara, Darragh, Ailbhe and Cian, sisters, Theresa and Ann, brother Joe, daughter-in-law Maura, sons-in-law Kees, Paddy and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Mary will repose at her home on Sunday (Dec. 17th) from 3pm to 7pm.
Removal on Monday morning (Dec. 18th) to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ferbane, where her Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am, and may be viewed on http://www.ferbaneparish.ie.
Interment afterwards in Kilrehan Cemetery.
Marie E Fennelly (née Feehan)
Mountmellick, Laois/Killeigh, Offaly
The death has occurred of Marie E. Fennelly (née Feehan) Mountmellick, Co. Laois, formerly of Killeigh, Co. Offaly, and New York, USA
In her 94th year, peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family and carers.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Mick and cherished daughter Mary.
Deeply regretted by her heartbroken children Fran, Paul, Will, Mark (Quincey), Joan, Alice, and Tom; her daughters-in-law Cathy, Karen, Vanessa, Fiona, and Linda; her sons-in-law Brendan, Paul, and Martin.
Marie adored her 16 grandchildren who adored her in return: Evelyn, Olivia, Ciarán, Alice, Erika, Wason, Kon, Lucy, Monica, David, Matt, Sam, Ellen, Sarah, Tom, and Mikey. Marie will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Emer, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, carers, neighbours, and her wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, Co. Laois R32 PC95 on 17th day of December, from 3pm to 6pm with rosary at 6pm. House private please.
Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, Co. Laois R32 RK58 on 18th December, arriving for 11am Mass followed by burial in St.Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. The funeral mass can be live streamed on the following link:https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Mountmellick Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his residence on 13th December, 2023. Predeceased by his beloved parents Joe and Gretta, brothers Denis (Dermy), John and Joseph, sisters Kathleen and Ita, sisters-in-law Phil and June and brothers-in-law Michael and Denis. Sadly missed by his loving sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, hs dear friend Pauline, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Alice (Patricia) Buckley (née Walsh)
Coolock, Dublin/Ballybrittas, Laois
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) 6th December 2023 Coolock and formerly of Ballybrittas, Laois, peacefully in Beaumont Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Thomas. Alice will be very sadly missed by her sons Brendan and Gerard, daughter Niamh and step daughter Anne, her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral home, Coolock, on Monday 18th December from 2pm-4pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning, 19th December, to Fingal Cemetery for burial at 11.30am
Donal Bolton
Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Donal Bolton of Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 13th, 2023, in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Julie, Donie, Karen, Eddie, Sean, Michelle, Margaret and Declan, adored grandfather of Lisa, Emma, Jake, Abbie, Lily, Ellie, Cian, Finn and Hazel and cherished brother of Liam, Mairead, Patrick, Mary and the late Henry and Michael.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday, December 17th, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen
Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service: https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 17, 2023
