Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phil McCann (née Holohan)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the presence of her family and the staff of CCU. and the Moat Ward, Naas General Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Christy. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Martina, sons Vincent, Jason and Keith, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Ray Warren
Mountmellick, Laois/Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Neilstown. Died peacefully at home, 1 Silverglen, Mountmellick, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Reposing in his home. Sadly missed by his wife Marie, daughters, Rachel and Elaine. Grandchildren Gemma, Stephen and Craig, relatives, and his many friends in Mountmellick and Neilstown.
Please adhere to all Covid-19 guidelines.
Edward Joseph (Eddie) Bergin
Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Coventry England and late of Tunduff Abbeyleix. Predeceased by his daughter Kelly. Deeply regretted by his son Edward, daughter Nichola, and Lee and TJ who he raised with his partner Ann, Jackie, grandchildren Bailey, Millie, Emily, Aedan and Jacob, brothers Donie, Joe and John, sisters Molly, Sarah and Claire, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 2nd December at 12 noon in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix . Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam
Due to Covid 19 directive social distancing rules apply at all times.
Paddy Carter
St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Carter, St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 27th November 2021, (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons Michael, Dominic and Dennis, daughters Philomena and Breda, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brother Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Sunday evening for family and close friends from 7 o’clock with family Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Monday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath. Paddy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the www.mountrathparish.ie
Annie Delaney (née Murphy)
Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Carlow/Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Annie Delaney (née Murphy) (Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow) November 26th 2021 (Peacefully) in St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
Predeceased by her husband Corrie, she will be sadly missed by her son Martin, daughter Judith (McCormack), daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law John, grandchildren Cian, Gráinne, Brian, Lauren and Emily, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Annie’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass for Annie will be celebrated on Monday at 11am in St. Andrew’s Church, Bagenalstown, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the Cemetery of the Assumption, Bagenalstown.
The family are particularly conscious of the current situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and ask that anyone attending observes all government guidelines regarding the wearing of face masks, handshaking and social distancing both in the Church and at the Cemetery.
Annie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link www.bagenalstownparish.ie.
Martin Lalor
Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Hom, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his parents William & Mary, twin brother Tony, brother Patrick (Abbeyleix), sisters Ethel Browne (Ashbourne), Philomena Jacob (Durrow) & Mary Campion (Killarney.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sisters Anne Kealy (Castlecomer) & Margeret Hennessy (Castledermot), nieces, nephews, grandneices, grandnephews, cousins and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home, Durrow, Co. Laois on Monday, 29th November 2021, from 2pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, 30th November 2021, arriving at the Church of the Assumption Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation will take place at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.
Michael Doyle
Pond Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
We regret to announce the passing of Michael Doyle (ex Bord na Mona) Pond Lane, Mountmellick. Born January 19th 1932. Pre- deceased by his son Danny and wife Frances. Michael ‘Mick’ passed away peacefully at Portlaoise hospital surrounded by his close family. Survived by his sons Brendan and Jim, granddaughter Jane, grandsons Neil, Alan and Mark, daughters in-law Dolores and Patricia, great-grandchildren and extended family.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 7pm. Recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
If attending, please follow all Covid19 protocols and observe social distancing. The funeral Mass can be lived streamed on: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Oliver (Ollie) Payne
Mountmellick, Laois
Regretted by his wife Olive, daughters Barbara and Suzanne, sons Mark, Keith and Jeffrey, daughters-in-law Sarah, Orla, Catherine, son-in-law Aidan, granddaughters Sadhbh, Faye, Aileen, Aisling, Connie and Hollie, grandsons Sean, Danny, Eoghan and Rory, sister Maureen, brothers Sean, Paul, Lar and PJ, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
If attending, please follow all Covid19 protocols and observe social distancing. The funeral Mass can be lived streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
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