Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ronnie O’Reilley
Mullaghanard, Rosenallis, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois
Ronnie died peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Retired Staff Irish Prison Service. Predeceased by his wife Moira and brothers Andrew and Eugene. Deeply regretted by his wife Nancy and his sons and daughters Anthony, Sean Michael, Orla, Nora, Ray, Ursula and Fergus, brothers John Joe and Willie, sisters Mary and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers and sisters in-law, neighbours, relatives and his many friends and former work colleagues.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 19, 2021
