Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Stanislaus (Stan) Farrell
Lucan, Dublin/Ballylinan, Laois
FARRELL, Stanislaus (Stan) (Lucan and formerly of Skeheha House, Ballylynan, Co. Laois and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), February 9th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at Blanchardstown Hospital. Cherished husband of Cidnea (Cidy) and loved and loving father of Adrian.
Predeceased by his sister Joan. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Elaine (Pereira) and two adored granddaughters Elisa and Emily, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Peter, John, Martin, Christopher and Frank, brother-in-law Ciarán (Sugrue), sisters-in-law Carmel, Olive, Brenda and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins and wide circle of relatives and friends in Ireland and Brazil.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home (R14 TX26), Athy on Sunday afternoon (February 11th) from 1pm until 4pm, with Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
Eamon Coogan
St Joseph’s Terrace, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, daughters Nicola, Denise, Louise, Eimear and Caroline, brothers, sisters, aunt, his 15 adoring grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Monday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Eamon’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the parish website. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Sheila Byrne (née Guyton)
Boley Lower, Abbeyleix, Laois, R32 R867
Sheila died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband John.
Sadly missed by her son Martin, daughters Karen, Lorna and Hayley, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 3 oc on Monday. Removal from her residence on Wednesday (time to be confirmed) to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Johanna O’Dooley
Grange Upper, Stradbally, Laois, R32Y9R6
Johanna O’Dooley, in her 96th year, Renowned historian. Deeply regretted by Joseph and Mary (Maung), Mary’s husband Crispen, their children Liam, Eilish and Thomas, cousins, extended family, relatives and all her neighbours.
Reposing at Ann and Pat Devitt’s home (eircode R32Y9R6) on Monday 12th February from 3pm- 7pm, with Rosary Recital at 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday 13th February at 11am, in the Church of the Holy Cross Ratheniska, follwed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers. House strictly private on Tuesday morning, please.
Daniel (Dan) Bergin
Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Bergin, Garron, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, February 8th, 2024, suddenly and peacefully, at home, in his 89th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Gemma, his brother Seán and his sister Judy.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken children, Mary, John, Edel, Julie and Joe, sons-in-law Paul and Ciaràn, his daughters-in-law Linda and Kate, his adoring grandchildren Caoilinn, Tara, Adam, Sylvie and Camille, his dear sister Betty, and also Canice and Helen, his sister-in-law Betty, his many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, on Sunday evening, February 11th, from 6 o’clock, pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock.
Removal on Monday morning, February 12th, to St Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Killasmeestia Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Tom Lalor
Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Laois/Shanahoe, Laois
Tom Lalor, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 8th February 2024, unexpectedly at his home.
Predeceased by his wife Peg, parents Daniel and Alice, brother Paddy, sisters Brigid (Dunne), Mary (Bergin), Kathleen (Wall), Alice (Lalor), and Teresa (Cleere). Deeply regretted by his brother Donal and sister Annie (Kirwan, Boley), nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Saturday evening (February 10th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock.
Removal on Sunday morning (February 11th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m., followed by Burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery Shanahoe.
Tom’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Gaye Martin
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Gaye Martin. The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Ballyfermot, Dublin. Died February 8th.
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Nicola and Lucy, sons Andrew and John, sister Joy, brothers Stew and Tossy, sons in law, daughters in law, her 12 adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm. Rosary at 7:30pm.
Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will take place on Tuesday at 11 am in Newlands Cross Crematorium and will be streamed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society night nurses. The family ask for bright colours to be worn to celebrate Gaye’s bright and colourful life.
Peggy Hyland (née Whelan)
Moses Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Peggy (Margaret) Hyland (nee Whelan) Mosse Lane Dublin Rd., Portlaoise. February 7th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Shaen Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mother to Mark and Ger.
Cherished grandmother to Tara, Bobby, Aaron, Talitha, Leo and Theo, daughters in law Valerie and Yvonne. Deeply regretted by her sister Julia, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6.30pm till 8 pm. Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private please.
Eleanor Marjorie Sarah (Sally) Gibbs (née Dobbs)
Bellmount, Cullohill, Laois
Passed peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late David and much loved mother of Lucinda, William and Alexander. Sadly missed by her children, son in law and daughters in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family and many friends in Ireland and overseas.
Funeral cortege will arrive at St Michael and all Angels Church of Ireland, Tullyroe, Abbeyleix (R32 AW62), on Monday, 12th February 2024, for funeral service at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals http://lspca.ie/how-you-can-help/donate
