Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Majella Brophy (née Tobin)
Bagenalstown, Carlow / Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Majella Brophy (née Tobin) of Maidenhead, Ballylinan, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of “Avalon”, Ballylaughan, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 25th, 2021, at her home.
Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Dermot, adored grandmother of Ruáirí, cherished sister of the late Margaret, loved daughter of Annie and the late Mikey, treasured daughter-in-law of Mary and the late John Joe, loved sister-in-law of Bill and godmother of Jessica.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, mother, grandchild, daughter-in-law Ciara, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, niece, relatives and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles, on Wednesday at 11am and will be followed by a cremation Service in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin at 2.15pm.
Majella’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Church of the Sacred Heart, online streaming service by using the following link https://arlesparish.ie/webcam/
Majella’s Cremation Service in Mount Jerome Crematorium can be viewed on the following link https://vimeo.com/event/139693
James (Jim) Murphy
4 Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Ashford, Wicklow
Formerly of Ashford County Wicklow and late of the Irish Defence Forces. Jim died 22nd July in St James Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Teresa, sons Audie, David, Stefan and Robert and their partners, brother David, sisters Anne, Deirdre and Carol, mother-in-law Molly, his 11 adoring grandchildren, niece Nicole, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions a private family funeral will take place. Removal from Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Thursday 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.
James’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Sinéad Ní Nualláin
Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
The untimely and sudden passing of our beautiful Graiguecullen girl, Sinéad Ní Nualláin (Nolan).
5 Barrow Vale, Graiguecullen and formerly 156 Duggan Avenue, Graiguecullen, Co. Laois, passed away unexpectedly on January 31st, 2021.
Beloved daughter of Séamus and Jane Nolan, adored sister of James (Danny, Belle, Bob, Maggie, Dotty, Wisp, Katie and Seve), cherished sister-in-law of Magdalena and much loved aunt of Emily, Peter, Kate, Danny, Páraic and Eliza. She will be sadly missed by grand aunt, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sinead was blessed with a wide circle of friends, especially “cuz” Sharon, “her two blisters”, her ladies, school friends, college crew, Gaeilgeoirí and her many wonderful work colleagues, most recently those from Gaelscoil Átha Í and Gaelscoil Phortlaoise.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, Sinéad’s funeral Mass (50 ppl) will take place on Saturday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen and will be followed by burial in Sleaty New Cemetery.
Sinéad’s Funeral cortége will leave St Clare’s Church and travel past her parent’s house (Duggan Avenue) and Graiguecullen Gaa Club on her way to Sleaty New Cemetery. Her many friends, colleagues and neighbours are very welcome to line that route in a safe and socially distanced manner as a mark of respect.
Sinéad’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link: http://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Bridget Sutton (née Carter)
Carlow Town, Carlow / Ballylinan, Laois
Bridget Sutton (nee Carter) of Bootle, Merseyside. Liverpool and formerly of Carlow Road, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, passed away on July 13th, 2021, at her home, in the loving care of her six children Marie, Vincent. Francis, Carole, Stephen and Trica.
Predeceased by her loving husband Vincent and beautiful daughter Susan.
Bridget will be forever missed by her loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughter-in-laws, sons-in-laws, her brother Jack Carter, (Ashgrove, Tullow Road, Carlow), nephews, nieces and her many friends, here in Ireland and Liverpool.
Bridget you are safe in the arms of the Angels but you leave a lot of broken hearts behind.
Bridget’s Mass will be celebrated in St. Monica’s Church, Fernhill Road, Bootle, Liverpool on Thursday, July 29th, at 1.15 pm.
Bridget’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-monicas-church
Robert Wheeler
Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Robert Wheeler, Ringstown, Mountrath, Co. Laois, died 26th July 2021, (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Betty, sadly missed by his children Mark, Carol and Simon, daughter-in-law Eileen, Carol’s partner Pat, sister Annie (Hatton), grandchildren Stephanie, Claire, Yvonne, Rachel and James, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends and neighbours.
Removal from his home on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm, for Funeral Service in St. Peter’s Church Portlaoise at 2.30pm (max 50 people) (travelling via Mountrath), followed by burial in St. Peter’s Churchyard Mountrath, (travelling via Ballyfin and Ringstown).
People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the church grounds, and in the churchyard, with strict social distancing being observed at all times.
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