Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Ellis
Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Ellis, Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, August 11th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents and brothers. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, son Paul, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Tommy-Joe, Lauren and Gavin, great-grandchild Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.15am to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork arriving for funeral service at 2 pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to The Palliative Care Team c/o Laois Hospice.
Thomas (Tom) Fenlon
Woodlawn, Portlaoise, Laois / Emo, Laois
Formerly of New Inn, Emo, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Susan, daughters Maria and Teresa, sons, John, Joe and Brian, son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Joyce, Breda and Helen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
Elizabeth (Betty) Callaghan (née Hinch)
Reary, Rosenallis, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Callaghan (nee Hinch), Reary, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Passed away on the 11th of August 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Larry and her brother John. Beloved mother of John, Larry, Eugene, Pat, Greg, Mark, Declan, David, Marie, Ann, Patricia and Noeleen. Betty will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her 28 adoring grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister Peg, brothers Fint and Pat, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her home, on Tuesday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, with burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis. Betty’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Donal Whelan
Crettyard, Laois
Donal Whelan, Doonane, Crettyard, Co Laois passed away peacefully at Waterford University Hospital on Wednesday 7th August 2024. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Brigid, much loved father of Keith, Clodagh, Colin, Patrice and Daniel, grandchildren Finn, Odhrán, Shay and Oisín, sons-in-law Alan and Buds, daughter-in-law Jenny, his brothers and sisters Luke, Alice, John Joe, Eileen, Margaret, Phil and Sarah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.
Predeceased by his brothers Pat, Jim, Michael, John and sister Nan.
Donal will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 NX80) on Saturday, 10th August, from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 6pm.
Arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Mayo, Crettyard (R93 HY94) for Requiem Mass at 11am on Sunday, 11th August. A private cremation will take place on Monday, 12th August. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society. HERE
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 11, 2024
