Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson), Coolbanagher, Emo, and late of The Harrow, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died 26th December 2021 – peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by her loving sons Martin, Michael and Desmond, daughter Shirley, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath, on Thursday evening from 7pm, with Rosary at 8pm, (to keep everyone safe, please continue to adhere to social distancing, wear a face covering and refrain from handshaking and hugging). Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Ballyfin.
Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. The Gilligan family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Willie Moore
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
Willie passed away peacefully in the company of his devoted family. Loving husband of Dora and adored father of Tara and son-in-law Damien. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Bridie Moore, also his sisters Breda and Mag. Sadly missed by his brother Pat, his sister Kathleen (Ward) brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his daughter and son in law’s residence Tara and Damien, Grange, Stradbally, until removal on Thursday at 1 o’clock to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 2 o’clock Requiem Mass. Funeral cortège will travel via Corrig and Charter Road on the way to the church. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
House Strictly Private.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings mask wearing and social distancing required to keep everyone safe. Sympathisers are welcome to stand along the route to the church and cemetery or in the precincts of the cemetery grounds.
The Moore family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Sean Cain
Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois
Sean Cain of Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise and formerly of Knightstown, Mountmellick died peacefully at Midlands Regional Portlaoise on 25th December. Pre deceased by his wife Mary.
Dearly beloved father to his son Sean and daughter in law Vicky, cherished grandfather to Evan and Robyn.
Abraham John (Abe) Kavanagh
Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Laois
Abraham John (Abe) Kavanagh, Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Suddenly at his residence on (Christmas day) Dec. 25th. 2021.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons John and his wife Niamh, Colm and his partner Mary, David and his partner Emily, daughters Sarah and her fiance Kieran, Alison and her partner J.P., grandsons A.J., Dylan, Cillian and Alfie, mother in law Lily, brothers in law and the extended Sheeran family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
House strictly private please – due to Covid 19 restrictions and to keep everyone safe.
Ellen Jane (Nellie) Wilkinson (née Oakes)
Cappakeel, Emo, Portlaoise, Laois
Loving wife of the late Herbie, mother and friend to William and George. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Sylvia and Valerie, grandchildren James and his wife Rowena, Robert, Susan, Graham, Eric, Albert and Harriet, great-grandchildren George and Olivia, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Coolbanagher at 2.30 pm on Tuesday followed by burial in adjoining churchyard. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings the capacity in the church is limited. Mask wearing and social distancing required to keep everyone safe.
The family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their wonderful kindness and support at this time.
Mary (Maisie) Dunne (née Bowe)
Kill, Monasterevin, Kildare/Stradbally, Laois
Formerly of Park, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Mary (Maisie) Peacefully in her 96th year, in the loving care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Joe and predeceased by her brothers Mick, Tom and sister Annie.
Much loved and cherished mother of Anne, Brigid and Mary. Lovingly remembered by her adored grandchildren, Eoin, Cormac, Pádraig, Aoife, Gráinne, Orla and Aoibhe. Also mourned by her sons in law Dominic and Donal, sister in law, nieces and nephew, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass on Monday 27th at 11am in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Monasterevin. Interment afterwards in St Evin’s Cemetery.
http://www.monasterevinparish.ie/
House strictly private please.
Please adhere to current guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing.
Edward Mulhall
Morette, Emo, Laois
Edward Mulhall of Morette Emo, passed away peacefully in the early hours of the 25th December 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Sadly missed by his brother Shay, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces & nephews, James, Rachel, Suzanne & Philip as well as great nieces and nephews.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Monday, 27th from 12pm to 3pm. Funeral arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo, for 12 o’clock requiem Mass on Tuesday, via his home. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Due to the current Covid-19 guidelines, face coverings must be worn and social distance adhered to.
Paddy Lee
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Paddy died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Brigid’s Shaen, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bee and family.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bee, his son Patrick and his partner Mary, his daughters Elaine and her husband James Murphy, Linda and her husband David Conroy, Lorna and her husband Michael Burke, Anita and her husband Denis O’Mara and Nicola, his grandchildren Chantelle, Brendan, Katie, Eve, Michael, Kayley, Anthony, Robyn and Sean and his great-grandson Layne, his nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery. Paddy’s Funeral Mass can be live streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, social distancing must apply and face coverings must be worn.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Brigid’s Hospital Shaen.
House strictly private, please.
John Joe Conroy
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of John Joe Conroy. On 24th December 2021. Peacefully surrounded by is loving family. Predeceased by his daughters Margaret and Elizabeth . and son Kenneth. Beloved husband of Rose.
Dearly loved father to Séan, Michael, Kevin, Pascal, Donal and Joe. Cherished grandfather to his many Grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Brothers Martin and Micheal. Sisters Mary and Diana. Brothers in law, sisters in law.
Daughters in law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives . Neighbours and former colleagues in the ESB. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Monday 27th December from 6.30 till 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. . May be viewed online at http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/.
Cremation will follow afterwards. Please observe government covid guidelines and observe social distancing. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. House private. Family flowers only , donations if desired to the Alzheimers Association.
Rory Culliton
Glenlahan, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Rory Culliton, Glenlahan, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise on the 23rd of December 2021. Rory passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his darling wife Mary, his son Ross and partner Marie, his daughter Jill and her partner Jimmy and his son Steven and his wife Zara.
Much loved by his sister Ann, his brother David and their families. Pre-deceased by his brother Paul. Sadly missed by his sisters in law, brothers in law and their families, his godchildren (Rozamond and Aoife) and his many friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Monday 27th December from 6.30 till 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass.
May be viewed online at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Cremation will follow afterwards.. Please observe government covid guidelines and observe social distancing. Condolences may be left in the condolence section below. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Family flowers only. House private.
Rita Delaney-Pullan (née O’Shaughnessy)
Cill Beg Manor, Stradbally, Laois
Rita Delaney-Pullan (nèe O’Shaughnessy), Cill Beg Manor, Stradbally, Co Laois. Passed away peacefully, on the 24th of December 2021 at Tullamore Regional Hospital surrounded by her devoted husband, Stephen and sons, Damien, Morgan and Conor.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered, by her husband, sons and partners, daughter-in-law, her cherished grandchildren, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing at her home from 6pm on Sunday (26th December). Due to H.S.E COVID-19 Restrictions, the house will be Strictly Private, for family members only. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and Afterwards Rita will be laid to Rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.comerfordlynchfunerals.com/ritadelaney)
Please adhere to COVID-19 Restrictions in the Church and at the Cemetery. The Family would like to thank you all for your understanding at this and difficult time. Family Flowers Only.
Donations if desired to the, Oncology Unit Tullamore.
Joseph Stone
Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Laois
Joseph Stone, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England and formerly of Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Joseph was the son of the late Joe and Agnes Stone (nee Doyle). A young 90, he passed away peacefully, on November 23rd. 2021. Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, Tommy and Sean, Joseph will be greatly missed by his only sister, Mary Clark and remaining sister in law Martha Stone. His nieces and nephews will remember their uncle and grand uncle Joey for the special man that he was throughtout their lives.
His family and friends attended his final Mass at St. Edward’s RC Church Kettering with cremation afterwards on December 19th. 2021.
Michael Deevy
Cashel, Ballyroan, Laois
DEEVY, Michael, Cashel, Portlaoise, 23rd December 2021, in the loving care of Bernie Brennan and staff in Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Michael, son of the late Mary and Michael Deevy, Drumagh, Crettyard. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Rita and infant Bridget and brothers, Andy and Tom, he will be sadly missed by his wife Elsie, his children, Lena, Mary, Eddie, Bridget and John, sons in law and partner Dave O’Connor, Dave Wilson, Cormac Browne and daughter in law Áine Deevy. Survived by his brother Eddie and his sisters Lena and Patricia, grandchildren, Róisín, Méabh, Hugh, Ross, Dara, Jack, Madge and Tom, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Michael will be remembered by ‘Laois Friends’ the advocacy association that he founded and remembered by his special friends with whom he had an affinity and an enduring bond.
Michael will repose at home in Cashel. His Funeral Mass will take place on 26th December at 2pm at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, and may be viewed onhttps://laoisfuneralslive.com/J2Ps4U followed by burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
John Hetherington
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
John Hetherington, Bourneville, Birmingham, England and formerly of Woodbrook Mountrath, Co. Laois. Son of the late Billy and Ruby Hetherington (nee Keegan).
John after a short illness, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 11th. 2021. Beloved husband of Kate. Predeceased by his brother Patrick, sisters Kate, Ruby, twin sister Noreen and nephew Paul Turner. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kate, her children, his sisters Eileen and Halvena, his brother Ronan, brothers in law, sister in law, cousins and friends.
A small number of family and close friends gathered at Redditch crematorium on December 7th to pray and say a fond farewell to a wonderful man.
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.
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