Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Dooley
22 St Canices Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Joe Dooley, 22 St Canices Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife of 51 years Maudie, son Joe, daughter Monica, daughter in law Claire, son in law Mark, grandchildren Emily, Jake, Robyn, Eva, Harry, MJ and Bobby, sister Brid. Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Michael and sister Peggy.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Moira Leech (née McRedmond)
Rynn, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Predeceased by her son’s George Jnr and Philip, her father Luke, her brother Noel and sister Marion. Deeply regretted by her husband George, her sons Alan and his partner Nicole, Kenneth, James and Noel, her daughters Joan and Helen and her partner Niall, grand daughter Sophie, her mother Joan, her brothers Danny, Ray and Greg and sisters Bernadette and Joan.
The funeral cortege will travel from Moira’s home on Friday, 14th, at 2.20pm to St Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis arriving at 3pm for funeral service. Burial afterward in St Brigid’s Cemetery. House strictly private please Those who wish to come out to pay their respects can do so along the route, maintaining a safe social distance.
James (Jimmy) Scully
Canal House, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully, in his 93rd year, in the loving care of the staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents John and Christina and sister Una. Sadly missed by Simon, Esther, Simon jnr, Robert, Maryrose, Jack and Frank, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, A Private Family Funeral will take place. Rosary on Wednesday at Simon Luttrell’s residence, Raheenaniska, Vicarstown, at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday at 2.30pm, arriving at The Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown, for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery. People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the churchyard and in the cemetery, with strict Social Distancing being observed at all times.
James’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Christopher Davis
Castlemitchell South, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Davis) and brother of the late Richard, Tony, Patricia, Maggie and Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Richard, Stephen, Alan and Christopher Jnr., brothers Willie, Kevin, Dan and Barney, sisters Imelda and Jacinta, daughters-in-law Tara, Kerrie and Ennet, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Due to government restrictions a private family Requiem Mass will take place at 12 noon on Saturday (15th May) in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, limited to 50 people. The Mass will be livestreamed, see www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
Laurance (Larry) Phelan
Bacca, Mountrath, Laois
Laurance (Larry) Phelan, Bacca, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Died 10th May 2021, (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family, Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, brothers. Deeply regretted by his daughters Liz and Sinead, sisters Cissie (Collier) and Molly (Lalor), brother Aidan, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, great neighbours, and friends.
Family Rosary on Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock in his home. Removal to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (eircode 32VY79) on Thursday morning, for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, (via Roundwood), followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Larry’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Camross Community Pastoral Council Facebook Page.
For those who wish to show their support along the route from the church to the cemetery, you are asked to do so in a Socially Distanced and Safe Manner.
Patricia Campbell (née McGowan)
Farnans, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Unexpectedly. Sister of the late Peter and Fiona. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Colin, son Liam, daughter Kirsty, brother John, sisters Sheila and Theresa, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, family, friends and pets.
Due to government restrictions Requiem Mass will take place at 11.15 am on Friday morning (14th May) in The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, limited to 50 people. Patricia’s Mass can be viewed on The Cathedral of the Assumption’s online streaming service by using the following link http://carlowcathedral.ie/webcam/. A private family cremation will take place afterwards.
Gerard (Gerry) Doyle
110 O ‘Molloy Street, Tullamore, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, parents James and Anna, sisters Janey, Lonie and Rosie. Deeply regretted by his loving son James, daughters Annamarie, Janet, Georgina and Geraldine, brother Eamon, sisters Teesie, Carmel, Nuala and Anna, grandchildren Craig, Shauna and Callum, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from his residence on Thursday at 10:40am arriving Church Of The Assumption, Tullamore for Requiem Mass at 11:15am. Funeral afterwards to Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore. People are welcome to stand along the route to the Church, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Strict Social Distancing being observed at all times.
Gerard’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-assumption-tullamore
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 12, 2021
