Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Jane (Maureen) Goode (née Dunne)
30 Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Monica Phelan (née Hogan)
Landgrove Bungalow, Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Laois / Tipperary / Moneygall, Offaly
Monica Phelan (nee Hogan), Landgrove Bungalow, Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Peacefully at the University Hospital Limerick. Very deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Timmy, son Tadgh and Partner Ciara, daughters Cathy and Partner Steve, Jennifer (Dunne), grandchild Clodagh, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Niall, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
House Strictly Private Please.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kathleen Butler (née King)
Coolfin, Rathdowney, Laois
Kathleen Butler (nee King), Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 30th, 2021. Peacefully, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Gerard. Sadly missed by her sons Peter, John and Edward, daughters-in-law Margaret and Geraldine, grandchildren Lisa, Julie-Anne and Eileen, great-grandchildren Emily, Jonathan, Braden, Jessica and Cade, her sisters Rose and Mary, brothers-in-law Tony and Ken, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives 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. The funeral mass will be livestreamed from the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (http://parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/) on Thursday at 11am followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery.
Christopher (Christy) Connolly
The Pines, Forest Park, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of the Grange, Newbridge.
Sadly missed by his loving children Shane, Annabel and Amanda, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers and sister, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. Christy’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Newbridge Parish website: www.newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
John Murray
Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
John Murray, Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 31st 2021. Peacefully at his daughter’s residence in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife Lil. Sadly missed by his daughter Catherine, grandson Simon and his partner Amy and granddaughter Laura, son-in-law Stephen, great-grandson Tiernan, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive and in the interest of public safety you are asked not to congregate in the churchyard or the cemetery. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed from the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Friday at 11 o’clock (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. The Funeral cortége will proceed to the Church on Friday morning at 10:30 via Harristown, Ballybuggy and Daly Terrace, you are welcome to pay your respects en route.
Arnold Mahon
Derrymoyle, Carlow / Laois
Arnold Mahon, Derrymoyle, Portlaoise Road, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 30th, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of Patricia, much loved father of Arnie, Sheena, Jeremy and David, adored grandfather of Ada, and cherished brother of Eileen, Maura, Seamus, Kay, Vera, Vincent and the late Joe and Eugene.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law Serena, son-in-law Ian, Jeremy’s fiancée Elaine, David’s partner Karina, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place for family and close friends in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, on Thursday at 3pm and will be followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
If neighbours wish to show their support to the family, they could stand outside their houses (while adhering to social distancing guidelines) as the funeral cortege leaves his residence (via The Portlaoise Rd and Joe’s Road) on the way to the Church at 2.30pm approx.
Arnie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link: https://www.livestreamireland.ie/am010421
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Please use the following link to donate: https://www.idonate.ie/donation_widget/register-donor-anonymous.php?iframed=y&pid=2437
Betty Wallace (née Kelly)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly Doolagh, Portarlington. Peacefully at her residence Sue Ryder House, Kilminchy, Portlaoise surrounded by her 3 daughters after a short illness. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Susan, Lorraine and Jean, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, son-in-law, extended family and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Funeral service in St Fintan’s Church, Mountrath on Good Friday at 10am. Interment afterwards in St John’s Cemetery Killenard, Portarlington. People are welcome to stand along the route, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Strict Social Distancing being observed at all times.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Betty’s Funeral Service can be viewed on the Parish Website: http://www.mountrathparish.ie/
John Devoy
Borris Great, Portlaoise, Laois
Devoy, Borris Great, Portlaoise, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. John, beloved husband of the late Kay. Dearly loved father to Gareth and Ronan. Cherished grandfather to Fionn. Daughters in law Lorraine and Sharon. Brothers Dan and Michael. Sisters Catherine and Mary. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, 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 Wednesday 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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 31, 2021
