Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martina Bergin
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois
And Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, peacefully, in the presence of her family, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her mother Kathleen. Deeply regretted by her daughters Tracy and Lisa, her father Liam, her sisters Laura and Edel, brothers Seamus, Joseph and Liam, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 5pm on Wednesday with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment afterwards in Shanahoe Cemetery.
House Private on Thursday morning by request. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to MS Ireland.
Liam Shanahan
Oberstown, Tara, Meath/Portarlington, Laois
Liam, formerly of Portarlington and the E.S.B. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Loving and much loved husband of Margaret and dear father of Michelle, Diarmuid, Niall, Lorna and Deirdre.
Sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren, Keeva, Olivia, Conall, Odhrán, Sophie and William Óg, daughter-in-law Marie, son-in-law Nicholas, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many dear neighbours and friends.
Liam will be reposing at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84CX52) from 5 o clock to 7 o clock this Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Thursday in St Colmcille`s Church, Skryne. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Strict Covid Restrictions will be adhered to at all times.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Meath Palliative Care. House Private.
Liam’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Thursday on; www.youtube.com/user/Finnegandvd
Sean (John) Brophy
Bray, Wicklow/Vicarstown, Laois
BROPHY (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Vicarstown, Co. Laois) – November 19th 2021 after a short illness bravely bourn and in the wonderful care of the staff in the CCU Ward at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Sean (John); dearly beloved husband of Rita, much loved father of Ian and the late Erik. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, grandchildren Tyler, Killian, Kyra, and Freya, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Thursday (Nov 25th) from 5pm to 7pm for close family and friends. (with strict guidelines in place). Removal on Friday (Nov 26th) to St. Fergal’s Church, Ballywaltrim, Bray arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.
Noelle Kelly (née Barry)
Emmet, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Died, suddenly, at her residence. Missed by her partner William Bracken, sons Steven, Dj, David and daughters Anne Marie and Niamh.
Funeral arrangements later.