Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Simon Malachy Mc Evoy B. D. S.
Abbeyleix, Laois
Suddenly, but peacefully. Sadly missed by his loving wife Emma, daughters Aisling and Vivienne, sons-in-law Padraig Mc Hale and Paul Keaney, adored grandchildren Dylan, Cillian and Eimear, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
In compliance with current Covid-19 restrictions, a private family funeral will take place at The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, with 12 noon Requiem Mass on Thursday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass will be live streamed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Those who would like to attend but cannot due to restrictions are invited to express condolences on the page below. No flowers by request – donations in lieu to Peter Mc Verry Trust: https://pmvtrust.ie/donate/
Seamus Bergin
Fermoyle, Attanagh, Laois
Seamus Bergin, Fermoyle, Attanagh, Co. Laois. – Died 25th May 2021, (unexpectedly). Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Anne, daughters Anne Marie, Martina, Caroline and Valerie, his adored grandchildren Dara, Bronagh Noah and Danny, sons-in-law Podge, Declan, Joe and Niall, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rosary in St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Requiem Mass on Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock, followed by private Cremation.
Ethel Poole (née Armitage)
Meadowbrook, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully May 24th 2021. Predeceased by her brother Fred (UK). Deeply regretted by her son Andrew, daughter Dympna, brother Des (Kilkenny), sisters Florrie Austin (Cloughjordan), Phyllis Wilson (Cloughjordan), daughter-in-law Bernie (Dunne), son-in-law Tommy Brmbrick, brothers-in-law Albert and Sam, sister-in-law Eileen, grandchildren Sinead, Roisin, Colm,Tomas, Grainne and Ciara and great-grandson Conor, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Giving the exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew Ethel a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. The Funeral Cortège will travel from Moloney’s Funeral Home at 11.20am anyone who wishes to pay their respects are welcome along the route.
Robert (Bobby) Mulhall
Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Laois
Robert (Bobby) Mulhall, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co.Laois. – Died 25th May 2021, (Suddenly) at his home. Deeply regretted by his daughter Jenalee, son Dylan, mother Kathleen, and her partner Tom, brothers George, Martin, Michael, sisters Deborah, Linda, Martina, Catherine and Ellen, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives, work friends, and a large circle of friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place for family, Removal from his mother’s home (Kiln Lane, Mountrath), on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
Bobby’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish Website: –www.mountrathparish.ie – link to Webcam on Home Page.
Thomas (Tom) Bowe
Coole, Ballacolla, Laois
Peacefully, in Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Anne, and his nephew Brian. Deeply regretted by his brothers John, Kevin and Adrian, sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law Ena, Maureen and Brenda, brother-in-law Eamon, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Due to Covid 19 directive, a private family funeral will take place. Tom’s funeral will arrive at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, for 8pm on Thursday evening, via the Durrow Road. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am, followed by private cremation. Those who wish to pay their respects may line the route to the church, or in the churchyard, while observing social distancing.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 26, 2021
