Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Brennan (née Scully)
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Brennan (née Scully), Mountmellick, County Laois, in the loving care of the Staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her husband Nicholas and daughter Kathleen.
Sadly missed by her son Joe, daughters Angela and Mary Jo, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Siobhán, Michelle, Eamonn and Nick, her great-grandson Taiga and expected great-grandson, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick.
If attending, please follow all Covid19 protocols and observe social distancing. The funeral Mass can be lived streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Martin Fitzpatrick
Rushin, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of Martin Fitzpatrick, Rushin, Mountrath, Laois. Died peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Annie, much loved father to Paul, Aidan, Maurice, Brian, Julie, Declan, Noel and Deirdre. Sadly missed by his loving grand children Adam, Matthew, Andre, Ruairi, Donnacha, Mark, Ruth, Lisa, Annie, Emma, Jack, Dan, Sadie, Abby, Ruby, Finn, Sarah and Molly Rose, his sister Bernie brother Paddy, daughters in law, son in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Patrick (Patsy) O’Connor
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Patrick (Patsy) O’Connor, 51 Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 29th November 2021 (unexpectedly), but peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Margaret, his partner Phillis.
Deeply regretted by his daughters Nicola and Patricia, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
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.
Reposing in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 6pm. to 7.30pm, with prayers at 6.30pm, today, Monday. Removal from her residence on Tuesday morning at 11.40am to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Naas General Hospital. House Private on Tuesday morning, by request.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 29, 2021
