Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Broderick
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois / Killimor, Galway
John Broderick, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Killimor, Co. Galway. August 26th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his brother Vincent. Deeply regretted by his wife Kathleen and his family Kevin, John, Angela and Mary, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Alanna, Daniel, John, Conor and Grainne, his sister Rose and brother Marty, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged. Funeral Mass on Saturday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 11 o’clock (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by interment in St. Bridget’s Cemetery Shanahoe, Abbeyleix. Condolences can be expressed on the condolence page below. The funeral cortege will proceed to the church via Ballybuggy, Harristown and Errill Road providing an opportunity to pay your respects en route. House Private.
Martin M.J. Delaney
Johnsboro, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Delaney M.J. late of Johnsboro, Mountrath, Co. Laois. (Ex Forester) died (peacefully) on the 26th August 2021, at his home, after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Gladys, parents Dan and Julia, sister Lil (McCormack), and infant son Daniel Joseph. Sadly missed by loving family, sons Martin, Kieran, Donal and Keith,daughters Sheila (Gleeson), Dorothy (Wallace), Marie (Gilmore), Caroline (Tyrrell) Sydney, and Theresa Delaney, sisters Phil Nolan, Sheila Hughes, Maureen Dowling (San Francisco), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Private Reposal for family and friends in Johnsboro (eircode R32 XV99) on Friday evening (27th August) from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm, Please adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times). House private from 1pm on Saturday (28th August), with Removal from home for Requiem Mass at 4pm in Camross, followed by burial immediately afterwards.
James (Jimmy) Gallagher
Cloonagh, Mountmellick, Laois / Walsh Island, Offaly
Formerly of Church View, Walsh Island County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his loving parents Ned and Annie. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Joanna, son James, son-in-law Ronan, daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren Aoife, Aisling, Aoibheann, Noah and Willow, sisters Liz, Maggie, Annie and Mary, brothers Martin, Joe, Billy, Pat, Eddie and Roderick, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Family Funeral will take place. Removal on Monday (travelling via Garrymona Cross) arriving Church of the Immaculate Conception Walsh Island for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining 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.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Jimmy’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.facebook.com/Clonbullogue-Parish-101840708161778/
The family would like to thank all the staff in Portlaoise Hospital especially those who looked after daddy so well during his final days.
Also a thank you to the Cardiothoracic team in St James Hospital Dublin who looked after daddy during his illness.
Mary Lynch (née Fitzpatrick)
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Lynch (neé Fitzpatrick) Woodside, New York and formerly of Trumera, Mountrath passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th August in the loving care of her husband Eddie. Pre-deceased by her parents Laurence and Catherine Fitzpatrick, her infant brother Laurence and her nephew Lorcan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband and best friend Eddie, her brothers and sisters Rita ( New York), Nonie, Lily, Joe, Peg, Michael, Bridie ( Australia) and John, nieces, nephews, cousins and her close friends in Woodside.
Mary’s funeral Mass took place at San Sebastian R. C. Church on Friday 13th August and she was laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, New York. A memorial Mass will take place on Sunday 5th September in St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath at 2pm. This mass can be viewed on www.mountrathparish.ie
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 27, 2021
