Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick
Murroe Wood, Murroe, Limerick, V94 VA4N/Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co. Limerick formerly of Kyldelligh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on 4th May 2025 at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by his father Bill, mother Liz and sister Marion. Sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, sons William, Kevin and Derek, daughters in law Trisha, and Isabel, grandchildren Kiri, Sophie, Caoimhe, Fred, and Lily, brothers Michael and Pat, sister Peggy, brother in law Paddy, sisters in law Tina and Barbara, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home (Murroe Wood V94 VA4N) on Wednesday 7th May from 5 to 7 p.m. Arriving to the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe on Thursday 8th at 11.15 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. which will be streamed, followed by burial in Clonkeen cemetery.
Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe)
Roscrea, Tipperary/Ballaghmore, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe), Demesne, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (formerly Highway Inn, Ballaghmore, Co. Laois, and Athy, Co. Kildare), peacefully at the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit surrounded by her loving family on May 3 2025.
Predeceased by her husband Denis, father John W Kehoe and mother Mary C Kehoe, brothers Arien, Seán, Clement, and sister Detty.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons Arien and Donnacha, beloved sisters Eileen and Sheila, and brother Brendan, dear daughter-in-law Laetitia, adored grandchildren Liam, Luisne and Gráinne, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Having donated her body to medical science, a memorial mass will take place in St Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, R32 RC53, on Wednesday May 7 at 1pm.
The family would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding care and support provided to Pat by the carers, nurses, and Director of Nursing at the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit in Roscrea, by the nurses at Milford Care Centre, and by Dr Paul, Dr Niamh, and Dr Aidan at Dr Booth’s surgery in Roscrea.
Donations, if desired, to the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea.
The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@GoLiveStream-mc2bo
Kathleen Bracken (née O`Rourke)
Dun Masc, Portlaoise, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Kathleen Bracken. (nee O`Rourke) Dun Masc Portlaoise and formerly Athy and London, 3rd May 2025. Peacefully at St James Hospital Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Fionan. Loving mother to Fergus, Ronan, Dara, and Cormac. Cherished grandmother to Evan, Cathal, Cian, and Éabha. Deeply regretted by her sister Sarah, brother Michael, daughters in law Fiona, Jaqueline, and Margaret. Brothers in law Danny and Eamon, Nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 6, 2025
