Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack O’Connell
Coolroe, Ballybrittas, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Late of Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea County Tipperary. Peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Des, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Rosary in Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday at 9pm. Removal from the family residence in Coolroe, Ballybrittas on Sunday at 6:20pm arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath, Ballybrittas at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Ballyadden 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.
You can leave your condolences on the online Condolence Book below. The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Jack’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Kathleen Cummins (née Kennedy)
Castlemarket, Attanagh, Laois / Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully at her son’s residence. Predeceased by her husband Larry, her sisters Julie, Mem and Bridie. Deeply regretted by her loving son Noel, daughter Eilish, sister Claire, daughter-in-law Siobhán son-in-law Nedy, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Noel’s residence. In accordance with HSE guidlines a private Funeral Mass for family and close friends (max 50 people) will take place in the Church of Assumption Ballyouskill on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
The family would like to thank everybody for their cooperation, understanding and support at this difficult time.
Tom Westman
Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Nursing Centre, Mountmellick and in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen and dear sister Nancy. Deeply regretted by his loving family Padraig and his wife Vivian, Eilish and her husband Chris, Mairead and her husband Justin, Claire and her husband Mark, Bryan and his wife Anne, grandchildren, cousins, neighbours relatives and his many friends.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7pm. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Saturday at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Due COVID restrictions Tom’s Requiem Mass will be for his family and will be streamed live on Mountmellick parish website.
Friends and neighbours are welcome en route to the church and cemetery. Social Distancing must apply.
Margaret Egan (née Wall)
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Ballaghmore, Laois / Tipperary
Margaret Egan nee Wall, Kyle, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois died 22nd of June 2021 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Elga Lodge Nursing Home, Shinrone. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Sarah and Anne, Sarah’s partner Joe, brothers Liam, John and Martin, sister SR.Jane, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Privately reposing on Friday in Treacys Funeral Home, Shinrone from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Private removal on Saturday to St. Molua Church, Ballaghmore for Funeral Mass at 12.30 o’clock and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Please adhere to the HSE and government guidelines in accordance with funeral gatherings.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Hospice Foundation c/o of Treacys Funeral Directors, Shinrone.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 25, 2021