Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bennett (née Gorman)
Glasnevin, Dublin / Limerick / Laois
Bennett(née Gorman), Mary (late of Glasnevin and formerly of Limerick and Laois) – December 6th, 2021 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of the late Brian and loving mother of Liam, Brian, Ann Marie and the late Niall. Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Paula and Chrissy, son-in-law Frank, her cherished nine grandsons Phil, Fintan, Aidan, Paul, Jack, Conor, Dylan, Michael and Jude, her great-grandson Ollie, sister Sheila, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal to the Church of St. Columba, Iona Road, on Saturday morning (December 11th), arriving for 10.30 o’clock Requiem Mass, thence Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery.
Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed, for those who cannot attend, via the following link:
https://www.ionaroadparish.ie/mass-times/webcam/
Joseph Lalor
Skerries, Dublin / Monkstown, Dublin / Greystones, Wicklow / Ballyfin, Laois
Joseph Clement Lalor, Skerries, Co. Dublin, (late of Ballyfin, Monkstown and Greystones) 7th December 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Terry), Predeceased by his brothers Johnny and Matt. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Sally Anne sons Roy and John, sister Sr. Mary, daughters-in-law Maria and Janet, grandchildren Peter and his girlfriend Ebba, David, Romy, Samuel and Lukas, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Lannon’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 3pm, with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Skerries for 5:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:00am. Burial afterwards in Ardla Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice Raheny. Please use link below for donations: https://www.sfh.ie/donate
To view Joseph’s funeral mass please click on link below: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-skerries
Mary O’Reilly (née Hanley)
Grove Street, Crinkle, Birr, Offaly / Camross, Laois
Mary O’ Reilly, (née Hanley), Grove Street, Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly, Derrycarew, Camross, Co. Laois, December 6th,2021, (peacefully)in the wonderful care of The Midlands Regional Hospital,Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family, aged 94. She will be be sadly missed by her son Desmond (Des), daughters; Jackie, Mandy, Trish and Maureen, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren; Rebecca Jason Amanda Davin,Eithan and Megan, great-grandchildren, extended family,relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr on Wednesday evening from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Camross Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr
Christy Bracken
Collins Park, Thurles, Tipperary / Ballacolla, Laois
Christy Bracken, Collins Park, Thurles and formerly Gurteen, Ballacola, Co. Laois passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in the excellent care of nurses and staff at Fennor Hill Care Facility. Deeply regretted by his family, his ex colleagues at ESB, neighbours , and a wide circle of friends especially his friends at social dancing and the vintage club.
A private family funeral has taken place. Christy’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time.
Sarah (Sally) Whelan (née McCauley)
Castletown, Donaghmore, Laois
Sarah (Sally) Whelan (neé McCauley), Castletown, Donaghmore, Co. Laois and formerly Pintown, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. December 5th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mater hospital Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe and her family Sharon and Eamonn, grand-daughters Chloe, Emma and Mia, daughter-in-law Pamela, her sister Teresa, sisters-in-law Mary and Pat, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11.30 in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney. House Strictly Private due the present COVID situation. No flowers, by request. Donations, if desired, to the Heart and Lung Transplants-Mater Foundation/donate. Please adhere to the COVID-19 Directive regarding public gathering etiquette.
Marian O’Sullivan (née Fitzpatrick)
Kyledellig, Rathdowney, Laois
O’Sullivan (née Fitzpatrick), Marian, Kyledellig, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 5th December 2021, peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Co. Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Lynda and Margaret, their father Jim, sons-in-laws Conor & Karl, grandchildren Daveigh, Zara, Fionn, Saoirse & Fiadh, her devoted sister and brothers Peggy, Michael, Pat & Joe, nieces, nephews and all the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget.
Reposing in O’Sullivans Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Wednesday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal from O’Sullivans on Thursday morning at 10.15am to St.Canice’s Church, Clough arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am Via Kyledellig. Burial after in Bordwell Cemetery.
PJ Walsh
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his parents and many brothers and sisters. Beloved brother of Olive, Mary and Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday evening at Keegans Funeral Home between 5pm and 7pm with rosary recital at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12.30pm in St Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Mass can be viewed on http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Interment afterwards in St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. Please adhere to current government guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing.
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