Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Burgess
Clonoghill, Coolrain, Laois
The death has occurred of Paul Burgess, Carraway House, Clonoghill, Coolrain, Co Laois, and formerly of Kent, England suddenly at his home. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Kevin and Jay, daughters in law Jaylee and Keeley, grandchildren Richard, Tiana, Skyla, Jaxon, Bradley, Zachery, Tai and Lee. Mum and Dad Sylvia and Ron, Sisters Jane and Chris. Predeceased by his sister Linda. Mother in law, Phyllis, sister in laws, brother in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Ireland and England. And the Keogh Family Portlaoise.
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 Wednesday in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium.
Those who would have liked to attend his funeral, but who can not due to the current restrictions, may leave a personal message for the family on the condolence page below, or send condolences in the traditional manner. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
Annie O’Brien (née Ryan)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
O’Brien. (nee Ryan) Marian Ave. Portlaoise. April 17th 2021 Peacefully in the loving care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Surrounded by her loving family. Annie beloved wife of Billy. Dearly loved mother to Elizabeth ( Plunkett), Liam, Martina (O`Brien) Michael and Conor. Cherished grandmother to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Brother Peter, brother in law Johnny. Sons in law George and Gerry. Daughters in law Marian, Gabriel and Lisa. Sisters in law Breda and Maura. Special friend Maura and special niece Theresa. Nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace. House strictly private.
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 Monday 19th 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.
Those who would have liked to attend her funeral, but who can not due to the current restrictions, may leave a personal message for the family on the condolence page below, or send condolences in the traditional manner. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
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 Tuesday 19th April.
Those who would have liked to attend his funeral, but who can not due to the current restrictions, may leave a personal message for the family on the condolence page below, or send condolences in the traditional manner. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
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/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 17, 2021
