Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Doogue (née Keough)
Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Lé Cheile Ward, St. Vincents Hospital Athy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, Children PJ, Derek, Angela, Kieran and Ian, brother John-Joe, sister Maureen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday, 19th December. Please wear face masks and adhere to social distancing.
Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
House strictly private please.
Pat Drennan
The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan, Pat, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, 16th December 2021. Peacefully, at home. Dearly loved husband to Ann. Loving father to his daughter Yvonne. Cherished grandfather to Aine and Jack. Deeply regretted by his brother Arthur, sister Betty, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence. Removal on Saturday to arrive at Ratheniska Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Please adhere to government Covid protocols and observe social distancing. The family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Ursula O’Reilly
Mullaghanard, Rosenallis, Laois
Ursula O’Reilly passed away peacefully on 14th December 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Predeceased by her father Ronnie. Sadly missed by her daughters Saoirse and Arliese. Deeply mourned by her mother Nancy, brothers Anthony, Sean Michael, Ray and Fergus, sisters Orla and Nora, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Missed by neighbours and her many friends in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Removal from her home in Mullaghanard, Rosenallis on Saturday to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 2 pm.
Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery. House Private. Sympathisers are welcome on the route to the Church and Cemetery. Due to the current Covid-19 guidelines face coverings must be worn and social distance adhere to. House private please.
Anthony Foran
92 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died December 15th 2021. Deeply regretted by his wife Elizabeth and children Sophie and her partner Eoin, Joseph, Michael and Alesha, grandchild Tadhg, sisters, aunt Crissie, father-in-law, mother-in-law, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Anthony will repose in Moloney’s funeral home on Friday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.20am to St. Joseph’s Church, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, social distancing must apply and face coverings must be worn.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 18, 2021
