Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Our Lady’s Place, Naas, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
Formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of the late Lily. Sadly missed by his loving sister-in-law Teresa and her husband Seamus, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place with Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas. Those who would like to join the private Funeral Service remotely by webcam can do so by clicking on https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam or via the Naas Parish App on the webcam folder. Michael will be laid to rest in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly)
19 Rossmore, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Wolfhill, Laois
Bridie Hurley (née Fennelly) of 19 Rossmore View, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Slatt, Wolfhill, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 21st, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved mother of Jacqueline, William, James, Patrick, Bridget, John Paul and the late Thomas.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Kim, James Partner Nicola, Patrick’s partner Philomena, sisters Nellie and Nancy, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place for family in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, on Thursday at 11am and will be followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Bridie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link: http://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Lelia Carroll (née Cogan)
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois / Carrigaline, Cork
Formerly of Carrigaline County Cork. Lelia passed away after a short illness bravely borne in the loving care of her family at her residence. Predeceased by her beloved sister and brother Dor and Eddie. Very sadly missed by her loving husband Noel heartbroken daughters Lorraine and Mary, sons-in-law Mick and Pat, adored grandchildren Darren, Leanne, Dylan, Barry, Jessica and Scott, sisters Angela, Rose and Patsy, sister-in-law Breda, brothers-in-law Maurice and Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions a Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Tuesday at 1.15pm (travelling via Station Road and Garryvacum) arriving to St John’s Church, Killenard, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Laois Palliative Care Team H.S.E.
Lelia’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Raphael Patrick Scott
Brindle Lodge, Esker, Ballyfin, Laois
Raphael Patrick Scott of Brindle Lodge, Esker, Ballyfin, County Laois died surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Beaumont Hospital emergency staff on March 20th 2021.
Raef, adoring husband of Bernie, beloved dad of Joanne and Claire. Deeply missed by his son-in-law Michael. Held in the hearts of his brothers and sisters Michael, Tommy, David, Maura, Kathryn and Brigid. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Brideen and brother Richard. Lovingly remembered by aunts, uncle, cousins, nephews, nieces, sisters and brothers in-law and extended family. Sadly missed by his neighbours, students and friends.
Removal from his residence on Wednesday at 12:20pm (travelling via the Rosenallis Road into Mountmellick) arriving Mount Jerome Crematorium for A Private Family Service at 2:30pm. People are welcome to stand along the route with Strict Social Distancing being observed at all times.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Raef’s Funeral Service will be streamed live on: https://vimeo.com/event/153499
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 23, 2021
