Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patsy) Murphy
69 St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving husband of the late Ann. Deeply regretted by his loving sons P.J. and Thomas, daughters-in-law Patricia and Cathy, grandchildren Dylan, Jacob and Heather , sisters-in-law Joan and Ann, brother-in-law Fran, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Monday at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington. 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.
Patsy’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Michael Gleeson
Fermoyle, Attanagh, Laois
(Former employee at Bord na Mona, Coolnamona, Portlaoise). Suddenly, beloved husband of Frances and loving father to James, Daniel, Marie and Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife, his children, their partners, adoring grandchildren, Grace, Ben, Lucy, Aislinn, Harry, Aoife and Liadh, sisters Theresa and Mary, brothers in law, sisters in law, extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his 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 11.00am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.Those wishing to offer their condolences may do so below. The family would like to thank everybody for their cooperation, understanding and support at this difficult time.
Jim McCormack
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McCormack, Fish Hoek, South Africa and formerly Dublin Rd., Portlaoise. 28th June 2021 Suddenly in S.Africa. Predeceased by his daughter Aisling. Dearly loved husband to Esther and loving father to Diarmuid (Montreal) and Enda (Galway). Cherished grandchildren Callie, Jack, Kian and Emma, brothers Tony and Jerry, son in law Duane, daughters in law Chrissie Rikers. Endas partner, Anita, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
He will be sadly missed by all his former colleagues in the Irish Prison Service. The Portlaoise and Laois GAA circles. And also the community and voluntary groups in Portlaoise Town. He was a true native of the Town.
Jim’s funeral will take place in South Africa on Saturday morning at 8.55 am Irish Time at St Johns Catholic Church, Fish Hoek. Cremation will follow afterwards.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 2, 2021
