Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dinah Dunne (née Keenan)
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Dinah Dunne (nee Keenan) Pattison Estate Mountmellick died unexpectedly at home on December 21st 2021. Deeply regretted by her husband Eddie, son Edward, daughter Edel, grandchildren Madison, Muireann, Alex and Max, sister Maura O Loughlin, St.Brigids Portlaois , nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
House Strictly Private
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sheila Curry (née Sydes)
Ballinacor, Tinahely, Wicklow / Mountrath, Laois
Sheila Curry, née Sydes, Ballinacor, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, and late of Glenbower, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Suddenly, but peacefully, at her daughter Caroline’s home. Beloved wife of the late Martin, loving mother of Caroline Phelan, and granny to Sue Anne, Martin, Anthony and Theresa. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Raymond, brother Dick, niece, relatives and friends.
Funeral arriving to St. Kevin’s Church, Killaveney, Tinahely, on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by Cremation Service at 2.15pm at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Funeral Mass will be streamed on http://kilaveneyparish.ie/ . Cremation Service will be streamed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
Violet Cooper (née Lalor)
Monaghvale, Coolrain, Laois
Violet Cooper (nee Lalor), Monaghvale, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, December 19th, 2021. Predeceased by her husband, Captain James (Jim) Cooper and her son Brian. Sadly missed by her children, daughters Gael, Noelle and son Gordon, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, Stuart, Keri, Scott, Ross, Roisin, Robin, Michael, Dale, James and Andrew, great-grandsons Matthew, James and Brian, extended family, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Granny’s carers Criona, Sharon and Mary, for the exceptional care given to Violet over the past year. They would also like to thank the staff at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole, for making Granny’s stay a comfortable and enjoyable one.
Voilet’s Funeral Service will take place this Wednesday morning (22nd Dec.) at 10.30 am in Anatrim Church, Coolrain, Co. Laois) EirCode R32 YO6O) followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin arriving at 1.45pm. Service will be streamed on: https://m.facebook.com/golivestreamceremony/
Service at Crematorium will be streamed at 1.45: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Des Browne
Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Browne, Mountrath Rd., Portlaosie and late of Main St., December 19th 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Des, beloved husband of Catherine. Dearly loved father to Colm, Gerry, Ann-Marie. Margaret, Des, Helen, Dan and Eoin. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his first wife Mary and sister Gay. Deeply regretted by his brother Cyril, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Tuesday from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. On Wednesday, removal from his residence, to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, for 12 noon Mass. May be viewed on (TBC)
Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. House strictly private.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 21, 2021
