Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernie Casey (née Maher)
Portlaoise, Laois/Robertstown, Kildare
Casey (nee Maher), Bernie, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Robertstown and Hortland, Donadea, Co. Kildare, October 17th 2021, peacefully at Portlaoise General Hospital, following a short illness, deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sons Sean, Conor and Donal, daughters Regina, Victoria, Naomi, and Hollie, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Due to current government guidelines regarding religious ceremonies, Bernie’s Funeral Mass will take place in St. Benignus Church, Staplestown on Wednesday at 11am.
The church will be limited to 50% capacity. Family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral, but are reminded to be mindful of hand and cough etiquette and social distancing.
Reposing at her residence (R32T8NA) on Tuesday for family and close friends from 2pm, with rosary at 8pm. Please wear a mask, social distance and no handshaking.
Bernie’s Funeral Cortége will be leaving her residence on Wednesday at approx. 9.30am, travelling via Annesborough, Robertstown and Coill Dubh to arrive at St. Benignus Church, Staplestown for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown. Those who would like to line the route, may do so in a safe and socially distanced manner.
Billy Dargan
Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Dargan, Billy, Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise. October 17th 2021. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Tommy and sister in law Kate, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, also all the staff at St Fintans Hosp. Portlaoise.
Removal from Keegans funeral home to arrive at St Fintans Church on the Stradbally rd for Requiem Mass at 2 pm in St Fintan’s Church, Stradbally Rd., on Wednesday afternoon. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery., Portlaoise.
Government Covid guidelines still apply. Please observe social distancing. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this time.
Mary Brennan (née Brennan)
Farnans, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Wife of the late John and sister of the late Dorrie, Paddy, Johnnie, Noel and Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving children Sheila (Murray), J.J., John-Joe and Caitriona (Brennan-Dowling), brother Eamonn, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law Andrew and Roland, brothers-in-law , sisters-in-law, grandchildren Niamh, Aodhan, Emer, Paul, Vicki, Debbi, Amanda, Justin, Jasmin, Robbie, Katie, Amber, Alanna and Demi, great-grandchildren Adam and Eoghan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday evening (19th October). (Please wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing).
Removal at 10.15am on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 11am. (Church limited to 50% capacity). Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Magdalena Rochford
Abbey Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Rochford (nee Bilakowska) Abbey Court, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, October 15th 2021. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Magdalena, dearly loved wife of Bernard and adoring mother to Ellen. Deeply regretted by her loving family, parents Yolanta and Gregorz, brother Bart, sisters Justyna and Daniel, granny Urszula, father in law Michael, sisters in law Deirdre and Sandra, brother in law Michael, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later in the week.
Isaac Gunnell
Carrigsallagh, Stradbally, Laois
In his 97th year. Peacefully surrounded by his family. Husband of the late Frances. He will be fondly remembered by his sister May, niece Hazel, nephews John and Harry, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, Management and Staff of Stradbally Ladders, carers especially Brid, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Service in St Patrick’s Church, Stradbally on Monday at 2pm (capacity 80) followed by burial in Timogue Cemetery. Please be mindful of hand and cough etiquette and social distancing.
HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE in the interest of everyone’s safety due to Covid.
Conor Montague
Limetree, Woodbrook, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Sean and Mary, adoring brother Eoin, grandparents Sean and Annetta Conway, Paddy and Patricia Montague, great-grandmother Mary, Godparents, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin.
Reposing at the family home (eircode R32D3A0) on Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 7pm (Please wear face coverings and adhere to Social Distancing). Removal from his residence on Monday at 11:15am (travelling via Carn Bridge) arriving St Paul’s Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon (Church limited to 50% capacity). Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo.
House Private On Monday Morning Please.
Conor’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Paula O’Sullivan
Abbeyleix, Laois
Late of Palmerstown and Ballymore Eustace. In the loving care of the staff of St.Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh Co. Kildare after a long illness bravely borne with great courage. Predeceased by her mother Concepta. Daughter of Michael. Deeply regretted by family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5pm. on Sunday with Recital of the Rosary at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross at 2pm.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Donations instead of Flowers to St. Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh, Co. Kildare
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 18, 2021
