Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Alexander (Alec) Dann
Ballykelly, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
James Alexander (Alec) Dann, Corby, England and formerly Ballykelly, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois. May 14th 2021. Predeceased by his wife Pamela and sister Emily. Peacefully following a long illness. Deeply regretted by his stepson Eugene, grandchildren, Lisa and Leo, great-grandchildren, Lewis, Chloe and Esme, brothers Tom and Albert, sisters-in-law, Margaret, and Florence, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
Alec’s funeral service will be streamed from the Church Of St. Mary The Virgin, Titchmarsh on Friday, June 4th, at 11:30am (https://vimeo.com/event/1042815/880c766140) followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. A special word of thanks to the doctors and nurses at Kettering General Hospital and also to all who cared for Alec at Clanfield Residential Care Home.
Laura Kilkenny (née O`Meara)
Borris Little., Portlaoise, Laois
Kilkenny . Pallas Little , Portlaoise. June 1st 2021 Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Laura beloved wife of the late Tony and loving mother to Tom, Deirdre ( Walsh) , Fiona (Bracken) . Cherished grandmother to Evan, Charlie, Amy, and Katie. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sons in law Joe, and Fergus, daughter in law Eileen. Brother Thomas and sister Maureen. Sister in law Bernie Hegarty. Nephews, nieces. Relatives , neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace
Given the current exceptional circumstances, and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her, a funeral with family and close friends will take place at 2 pm on Thursday 3rd May, in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Burial will follow in SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise immediately thereafter.
Jimmy (Bronson) Farrell
St. Jude’s, Ballylinan, Laois
Predeceased by his loving father Tom and brother Kieran. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, daughters Tara and Kelly, sons Cieran, Jamie and Alan, son-in-law Ian, partners Claire, Ciara and Becca, grandchildren Matthew, Emma and Tom, his mother Kit, brothers Ted and Michael, sister Annmarie, family and friends.
A family repose will take place at his residence on Thursday 3rd of June. Removal from his residence at 11:30 am Saturday morning (5th June) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem mass at 12pm (limited to 50 people). Burial afterwards in St. Anne’s cemetery, Ballylinan.
Judy Conroy (née Dowling)
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy (nee Dowling) Borris Little, Portlaoise. May 30th 2021, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Judy. Predeceased by her sister Mary and grandchild Kayleigh. Dearly loved mother to Michael, Ann-Marie, Julie and Michelle. Cherished grandmother to Shannon. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Joe (Gorey), sister-in-law Rosaleen, life long friend Sarah, nephews, Brian, Alan, and Ian, great neighbours, relatives and friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances, and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her, a funeral with family and close friends will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, 3rd June, in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Burial will follow in SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise immediately thereafter.
Liam J. Lacey
”Ahalan”, 8 St Joseph’s Road, Carlow Town, Carlow / Tullamore, Offaly / Ballyadams, Laois / Ballsbridge, Dublin
Liam J. Lacey, “Ahalan”, 8 St. Joseph’s Road, Carlow and formerly of Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Belleek, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Luggacurren, Co. Laois, passed away unexpectedly, on May 29th, 2021, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Adrian, Réiltín, Aengus, Enda, Michelle and the late Bernice and baby Lacey, adored grandfather of Kye, Estee, Qynn, Maria, Thomas, Jane and Lia, cherished brother of Joe, Mary, John, Bridie and the late Jim and Margaret and loved son of the late Joe and Annie.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, Michelle’s partner Peter, daughters-in-law Suzanne, Anne-Marie and Alma, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law Julia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
In accordance with Government and HSE guidelines, Liam’s Funeral Mass will take place in The Holy Rosary Church, Luggacurren, Co. Laois, on Thursday, at 10am and will be followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Dublin (arriving 12.30pm approx).
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