Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary McGarr (née Deegan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois/Daingean, Offaly
Mary McGarr (nee Deegan) Hill 60, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly Daingean Co. Offaly died peacefully January 4th at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husbands Paddy McGarr and Martin Deegan and her brother Jimmy (Walsh Island), son-in-law Mark and infant grandchildren Gemma,Grace and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by her sons David and his wife Angela and Aidan, daughters Lisa, Sandra and Patricia and her partner Jimmy, grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only. Donations if Desired to Oncology Department Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Patrick “Kidd” Mortimer
43 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick “Kidd” Mortimer.
Passed away peacefully Jan 3rd in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of 43 Harbour Street Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his Mother Peig & brother Gerry.
Pat’s beloved partner Baz, daughter Erin and her partner Joey, sons P.J and Brendan, daughters-in-law Morgan and Monica and grandchildren Owen, Rory and Sloane, his brother Mick , sister-in-law Ann, nieces , nephew, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Christy Foran
New Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Christy Foran. New Rd. Portlaoise 3rd January 2025. Peacefully at his family home surrounded by his loving family . Dearly loved husband to Ellie, and loving father to Brian, Martin and Trish. Cherished grandfather to Laura, Chloe, Ciara, Eimear, Katie, Jack and Ben. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Daughters in law Carol and Bernie. Son in law Jack. Katies husband Joe. Family friend Justin. Nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Former work colleagues in Kellys the Foundry.
Reposing at home on Sunday afternoon from 2 pm with rosary at 8 pm . Removal on Monday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise, House private on Monday morning please.
Helen Casey (née Balfe)
Lower Main St., Abbeyleix, Laois
Helen died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Declan, parents Brendan and Bridget, sisters Mary and Annette and brothers Seanie, Mikey and Brendan.
Sadly missed by her loving children Sinead, Declan, Brendan and David, brother Tony, sister Pauline, daughters-in-law Audrey and Lorraine, son-in-law Richie, grandchildren Frankie, George, Ben , Dan, Lara and Sarah, sisters -in-law Teresa, Mae, Rose and Eithne nieces and nephews.
Reposing at Tullyroe Abbeyleix (R32KC79) on Monday evening from 5pm. to 8pm. with prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving for 11am.Requiem Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
No flowers by request donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
Margaret Dooley
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Clonoughter, Glin, Co Limerick. and Northampton England. Margaret will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Mary, Eileen and Bridget, brother Pat, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Brendan, and by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing on Sunday evening from 4pm. with prayers at 6pm. at the residence of Paul and Geraldine Cranny, Carlow Road, Abbeyleix. Funeral arriving to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am. Requiem Mass on Monday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Fr. Paddy and Fr. Peter for their guidance and comforting prayers and the staff at Brookenhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget, and St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny for their support, care, kindness and compassion.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 4, 2025
