Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Moira Walshe (née Delaney)
Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Moira Walshe (nee Delaney), Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Grangemore, Borris-in-Ossory, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her infant son John. Sadly mourned by her husband Tom and her son Shane, daughters Caroline and Aoife, daughter-in-law Niamh, son-in-law Donal, grandchildren Quiva, Sarah, Cillian, Ella-Rose, Daniel, Sophie, Cathal, Danielle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 directive, a private funeral has been arranged. You are asked to please adhere to current restrictions. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed from SS.Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise (https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/) on Tuesday at 12 noon, followed by burial in Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory. Family flowers only, by request. House Private.
Jean Murphy (née Hackett)
The Old Stile, Ballybrittas, Laois / Kildare / Dublin
Beloved wife of Liam and much loved mother of Joseph and Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Pat, sisters Mary, Susan and Dina, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to current government guidelines a private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in SS Peter & Paul’s Church Monasterevin. Removal afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Mass can be viewed on: www.monasterevinparish.ie.
No Flowers Please. Instead if you wish you can light a candle and remember me.
Esther Theresa Hyland
Shaen, The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Former employee of Tynan Knitwear, Monasterevin. Died after a short illness in the loving care of the staff at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Predeceased by her parents Richard and Elizabeth Hyland, her sisters Kathleen Heffernen and Lily O’ Connor, niece Michelle Leahy and nephew Paul Saxton. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers Martin and Jack Hyland, sisters Josie Leahy (Kinnitty), Mary Saxton (U.S.A), brothers in law Pat and Mick and sister in law Marie. Also her loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and all her family and friends. House is strictly private in keeping with covid guidelines.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew Esther, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place at The Heath Church at 12 noon on Monday the 29th of March. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral cortège will travel from Esther’s home, Shaen, along the Heath Road, to the Heath Church. Those who wish to come out to pay their respects can do so along the route, maintaining a safe social distance.
Joe Fitzpatrick
The Mill, Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois
Joe died peacefully at Beaumount Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bernie, son James, daughters Orlaith and Evelyn and her partner Enda, brother Seamus,sister Patricia, uncle and aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
House Private. Due to Government restrictions regarding Covid 19 a Private Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 2 oc in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed in the link: www.ballinakillknockparish.com
10 people max at Church. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. Social distancing to be strictly adhered to.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 28, 2021
