Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carroll
Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois
The death has occurred of John Carroll, Newtown, Ballyroan, Co Laois, peacefully in his home, in the loving care of his family, after a long illness bravely borne. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Eileen, sons Eamonn and Terry, daughter Mary, daughters in law Linda and Marian, son in law Eamonn, grandchildren Jack, Conor, Brian, Amelia, Jamie and Imogen, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his infant daughter and by his brothers Billy and Ned and sisters Mary and Bess.
Due to Covid -19 Directive a private Family Funeral will take place for John, with Requiem Mass celebrated on Sunday (18th April) at 12pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, and burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. House strictly private please due to Covid restrictions.
For those unable to attend due to restrictions, the Requiem Mass may be viewed online at https://youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Frances Feely (née O’Mahony)
1 Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Martha’s Ward, St. Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, her son, David, daughter-in-law, Evelyn, granddaughter Malia, her brothers and sisters, John, Ciss, Teresa, Mary, Ger, Patrick and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relations, neighbours and her many friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew Frances, a strictly private family funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday 18 of April, in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial will follow in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. The funeral cortège will travel from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Monday morning at 10.45am to St Joseph’s Church. Those who wish to come out to pay their respects can do so along the route, maintaining a safe social distance.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Patients’ Benefit Fund, St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Funeral mass can be viewed here.
Christopher J. Lyons
The Green, Kilminchy., Portlaoise, Laois / Clondalkin, Dublin
Lyons, Christopher, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Old Nangor Rd., Clondalkin, April 16th 2021. Peacefully, at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his parents, Christopher and Margaret and brother John. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Aileen, sisters Jane and Kathleen, brothers Jimmy and Peter, daughters Tracy, Lisa and Cathy, dear nephews, nieces, relatives and good friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place at 12 noon in Newlands Crematorium on Monday 19th April.
James (Jimmy) Delaney
Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois / Harold’s Cross, Dublin
Delaney, James (Jimmy) 36 Cassimer Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin and formerly Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois, died on the 14th April, suddenly, but peacefully, at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sister Judy, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, for Requiem Mass on Saturday, 17th April, at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.facebook.com/paddy.byrne.77377
People are welcome to stand along the route to the church and in the graveyard while socially distancing.
Jackie Doyle
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died suddenly at Naas General Hospital. Predeceased by her loving partner John and her father Jack. Deeply regretted by her loving son Wayne, daughter-in-law Caroline and grandchildren Sophie, Alex and Alisha, her mother Betty, brothers William and his wife Ann, John and his wife Kathleen, Avan and his partner Ciara, sisters Kathleen and her husband Murt, Caroline, Josie and her husband Luke, Michelle and her husband Paul, nieces, nephews, neighbors, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew Jackie, a private family Funeral Service, will take place at 11am on Saturday, 17th of April, in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial will follow in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
The funeral cortège will travel from Moloney’s Funeral Home at 10.45am to St Joseph’s Church. Those who wish to come out to pay their respects can do so along the route, maintaining a safe social distance: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Eddie Flanagan
Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
Flanagan Eddie. Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, died April 10th 2021, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Muldowney). Dearly loved father to Brendan, Eamonn, Mary, Tim and Robert. Greatly missed by his loving family. Grandchildren Rachel, Hannah, Eilis, Finn, Isla, Anya and Elodie. Daughters in law Misa, Heather, Manjit and Becky, son in law James. His sisters Florence McCabe (Mountmellick) and Mai Wrenn (Dublin), brothers in law Seamus Wrenn and Paudie McCabe and all the Muldowney family. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Edward is predeceased by his brother William and sister in law Maura.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 18th April in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/ Burial will follow in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Noel Oxley
27 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois / Monasterevin, Kildare
Formerly Ballagh Monasterevin County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sandra, daughter Gillian and her partner Philip, son Gary and his partner Priscilla, brother Harold, sisters Margaret, Emma, Caroline, Avril Sheila and Yvonne, grandchildren Erin, Jamie, Oliver, Crevan, Thomas, Cian and Oran, aunt Sheila, uncle Albert and Ann, aunt-in-law Deno, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and The Lads.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
We would like to thank the staff of the Regional Hospital Portaoise and the Regional Hospital Tullamore for their care and support to Noel and his family
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from his residence on Saturday at 2.10pm (travelling via Bishopswood and Ballagh) arriving St John’s Church, Monasterevin, for Funeral Service at 3pm. Burial afterwards in St Evin’s Cemetery, Monasterevin. People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the vicinity of the church 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.
Noel’s Funeral Service will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Catherine Carroll (née Waters)
Rossmount, Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / New Ross, Wexford
Catherine Carroll (nee Waters), Rossmount, Shanboe, Borris in Ossory. Co. Laois and formerly of Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Wexford. April 14. 2021 (unexpectedly) at her residence.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Damien, sons Jamie and Jack, parents Martin and Anne, brothers John and Enda, sister Aine, parents-in-law Martin and Noleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
In line with government and HSE advice and to ensure the safety of all, a private family funeral will take place (max 10 people). Catherine’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Friday (16th. april) at 11am on the borrisinossoryparishonline Facebook page.
Deferred interment until Saturday (17th April) where a private family Service will take place in Doyle’s Funeral Home The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, Co. Wexford at 11.30am followed by interment in The Church of Assumption Cemetery, Rosbercon. (Walking).
James (Jim) O’Neill
Doonane, Crettyard, Carlow / Crettyard, Laois
James (Jim) O’Neill died April 14th 2021 (unexpectedly) at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Siobhán and Fiona. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Angela and Anne, son-in-law Andy, Fiona’s partner Ger, grandchildren Isla and Liam, brothers-in-law, aunt, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Margaret.
Owing to Government restrictions a private Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane for family followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
It is hoped that the funeral Mass will be live streamed on Saturday morning depending on signal strength, if not, a recording will be available on Saturday evening.
Link for possible live stream or recording
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 16, 2021
