Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barbara Lawlor (née Breen)
Kilnamanagh, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Lawlor (née Breen), Barbara (Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and late of Portlaoise, Co. Laois), August 23rd, 2021 peacefully at Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of John and loving mam to Darren, Ken, Aidan and Ciaran. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. In compliance with the current HSE guidelines, the funeral will be limited to 50 people.
Barbara’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Thursday, morning, August 26th, 2021, at 11am on the following link https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-kevins-church-kilnamanagh followed by cremation at 12:40pm on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html.
Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Tallaght Village – 01 451 6701.
Sr Rosarii (Noreen) Fennelly
Presentation Sisters, Bridge Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Stradbally, Laois
FENNELLY, Sr Rosarii (Noreen), Presentation Sisters, Bridge Street, Mountmellick and ‘Shalom’, Nursing Home, Kilcock, formerly of Bawn, Stradbally, Co. Laois – Monday, 23rd August 2021, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Nora and John, brothers Mick, Tom, Kevin and Joe, sisters Gretta, Lill and Nan. Deeply regretted by her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Presentation Sisters and many friends.
Convent Private. Evening Prayer in St Joseph’s Parish Church, Mountmellick at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 24th August. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 25th August. Both occasions private to Sr Rosarii’s family and the Presentation Sisters and limited to 50 attendees in accordance with Government guidelines. Burial in St Joseph’s Cemetery following the Mass. The Mass can be viewed on the parishwebsite, people are welcome to show their respects by lining the funeral route.
Anna Marie O’ Brien (née Malone)
59 Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Deeply regretted by her husband Paddy,and her sons and daughters, Rosie, John, Christopher, Maggie, Darren, Frances, Tiffany, Gabby and John Patrick, grandchildren, sisters and brothers, uncles and aunts, sons-in- law, daughters-in-law, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm Tuesday evening. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 11.15am to SS Peter and Paul’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Anna Marie’s Funeral mass is for family members only. Sympathisers are welcome along the route.
Mairéad Blake (née Doyle)
Slí Na Móna, Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portaoise. Sadly missed by her beloved husband John, loving daughter Amy, sons Eric and Cian, the extended family and close friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Family Funeral will take place. Removal from her residence on Wednesday at 11:50am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:30pm. 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.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please. House Private Please.
Mairéad’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 24, 2021
