Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Macken
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Athlone, Westmeath
Macken – Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise and formerly of Athlone, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Patrick (Paddy), retired asst County Librarian, Laois County Library, former Captain Mountrath Golf Club. Cherished husband and best friend of Gabrielle, adored Dad to Gary and Carla, beloved grandfather to Caleb, Emma and Alex and loving father-in-law to Rob.
He will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family his beloved doggies Maud and Matilda and his large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Cremation will follow on Monday in Mount Jerome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Cara Rescue Dogs. House strictly private.
Elizabeth (Betty) Poole (née Boland)
Drumnabehy, Rosenallis, Laois/Tyrrellspass, Westmeath
Elizabeth (Betty) Poole (nee Boland) Drumnabehy, Rosenallis, Laois and formally Tyrrellspass, Westmeathpassed peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family and formerly cared for by the wonderful staff of Riada House nursing home Tullamore.
Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Sheelagh Boland (Tyrrellspass) sisters Kathleen (Quinn) Deirdre (Casey) Eileen (Cullen) and her brothers in law Peter Quinn, Vincent Casey, Johnny Egan, Jimmy Murphy.
Beloved wife of John Joe, loving mother of Susan (Lee) and Olive (Brennan). Sadly missed by her sons in law John Lee and Christian Brennan, her adored grandchildren Alison, Conor, Elsie, Jack and Emma, her sisters Maura Sullivan, Breege Coyne, Anne Murphy, Eithne Egan, Phyllis Barry, Noeleen Carey and her brothers in law John Joe Coyne, Peter Sullivan, Gerard Barry, Gerry Carey, nieces and nephews, neighbours and dear friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday April 12thfrom 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Funeral arriving for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday April 13th in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery.
John Moore
Newtown, Skirke, Ballybrophy, Laois
John Moore, Newtown, Skeirke, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, April 9th, 2024 (peacefully) at his home.
Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and May son Kevin.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife Kathleen, children Sean, Clive, Trisha, Orla, Brian, Gavin and Ian, brother Mick, Jimmy, Sr. Gertie and Kathleen, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown Eircode R32 TH84 this Wednesday evening (April 10th) from 6 o’c with prayers and Rosary in the Funeral Home at 9 o’c.
Removal from his home this Thursday morning (April 11th) to arrive at St. Canices Church, Borris in Ossory for Funeral Mass at 11 o’c, with interment immediately afterwards in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris in Ossory.
House Private Please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. (donation box at Church).
William (Willie) Casey
Tommy Murphy Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
7th April, 2024. Suddenly, Willie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, mother Ann, father Martin, brothers and sisters Martin, Miley, Lizzie and twin sister Ellen, mother-in-law and father-in-law Minnie and Jim Connors, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at McGuill’s Funeral Home, Bennekerry, R93 E5N7, on Wednesday from 6.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. and on Thursday from 4.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. followed by removal to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Reception Prayers at 7.00p.m.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 12noon. followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 11, 2024
