Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lynch
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Died unexpectedly July 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife May, daughter Paula, son Brendan, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Sympathizers can express their condolences on the online section below.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Josephine Phelan (née Dowling)
Knockbrack, Pike of Rushall, Laois
Josephine Phelan (née Dowling), Knockbrack, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois. Died 30th July 2021, (peacefully) in the care of Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Fintan (Finty), brothers and sisters. Loving mother of Anne, James, Gerard (Ger) and Fintan, adored by her grandchildren Emma, Gemma, Adam, Kian, Conor, Molly and Kevin, deeply regretted by her sister Kay, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Monica and Sharon, nieces, nephews, kind and devoted carers, relatives and friends.
Family Rosary at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Saturday evening at 8.0’clock. (Please adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times) Removal on Sunday afternoon to St.Edmund’s Church, Castletown, for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, (max 50 people), followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath. Family flowers only please,
House Strictly Private Please.
Mary Fennelly (née Deffew)
36 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died July 29th 2021 Peacefully at The General Hospital Portlaoise. In the company of her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Leo. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Deeply regretted by her daughters Liz (Coss), Joyce (Fenlon), and Helen Fenlon, grandchildren, Anneliese, Danielle, Joe, David, and Vivienne, great-grandchildren Tom and Rory, sisters-in-law Peg and Lucy, brother Pad and sisters Nora and Rita, sons-in-law Richie, John and Brian, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 1pm to 3pm. Removal from her home on Saturday at 1.30pm to St.Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery. Mary’s Funeral Mass can be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie.
Sean Delaney
Garoon, Mountmellick, Laois
July 27th, unexpectedly at home, (retired Bord na Móna employee). Predeceased by his dear wife Ann. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Eileen and her husband Christy Dunne, Margaret and her husband John Moran, John and his wife Claire (Tullow), Annette and her husband Noel Costello (Newcastle West), Robert and Zoe (Borris-In-Ossary), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Peter (Leixlip), sisters-in-law, Theresa and Dorothy, nieces, nephews, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.15am to St.Joseph’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Sèan’s mass can be lived streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
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.
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/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 30, 2021
