Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Hannah Finane (née Phelan)
Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois
Hannah Finane (née Phelan), Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 18th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Regional Hospital. In her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Michael and her daughter Noreen. Deeply regretted by her loving family George, Kieran, Mary, Rita, Michael, Billy and Seamus. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged. You are asked NOT to congregate in the churchyard or in the cemetery in line with current guidelines and in the interest of public safety. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Saturday, March 20th, at 11 o’clock (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery.
Maureen Dunne (née Hayes)
Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne. (nee Hayes) “St Judes”, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise. 18th March 2021 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maureen beloved wife of the late Dan. Dearly loved mother to Donal, Betty, Marie, and Patricia. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Gus, sister Pauline, cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Saturday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Friends of the family are welcome to pay their respects outdoors on the way to the cemetery.
Rose Kealey (née O’Keeffe)
Capoley, Portlaoise, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Kealey Rose (nee O`Keeffe) Capoley and late of Portlaoise Rd., Abbeyleix. March 16th 2021 Peacefully at home. . Predeceased by her brothers Paddy and Michael. And sisters Mai and Marie. Beloved wife of Liam. Adored mother to Gert, Deirdre, Emily and Lynda. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers John and Eddie, sisters Teresa and Carmel, sons-in-law Don, Dan, Seamus, and Colin, her precious grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Saturday at 2 pm. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in St Patricks Cemetery, Abbeyleix and will travel to Abbeyleix via her residence. Friends of the family are welcome to pay their respects outdoors on the way to the cemetery.
Nicholas (Nicky) Mullally
Russellstown, Attanagh, Laois / Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Stella, adored father of Marian, Yvonne and Niall. Predeceased by his brother John, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Margaret and Nuala and his son-in-law James. He will be deeply missed by his wife and children, brother Paddy, sister Stella, grandsons James, Cillian, Cathal and Ruairí, son-in-law Terry, daughter-in-law Máirín, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
In accordance with H.S.E. guidelines, a private Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Due to the increased risk of infection, you are asked not to congregate in the churchyard or its surrounds in the interest of public safety and in compliance with the current guidelines of 10 people only in the church or cemetery. The family thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.
Noel Shinners
Twomey Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois / Limerick
Noel Shinners, Twomey Terrace, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, formerly of Limerick. – Died 16th March 2021, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, after a long illness bravely borne. Sadly missed by his brother Gerard, sister-in-law Meave, niece Elizabeth, nephews Eamonn, Vanya, and Graham, neighbours and friends.
A private cremation will take place.
Mary McEvoy (née Houlihan)
St. Martin, Ridge Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her daughter Cecilia. Beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Mary, Patricia and Greg. Deeply regretted by her loving family, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Cremation to take place on a later date.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 18, 2021
