Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Lowry
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Denis passed away, unexpectedly, in Saint James’ Hospital, Dublin, in the company of his loving family.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Josephine, his daughters Claire, Anne Marie and Helen, son-in-law, Richie and Helen’s partner John, grandchildren Ollie and Ava, brother Pat, sisters Noreen, Catherine and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
House strictly private please.
Arriving to Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Sunday, January 2nd. Interment to follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation. 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 in the precincts of the cemetery grounds. The Lowry family would like to thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
PJ Swayne
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, December 28th 2021. Peacefully at Cork University Hospital. Loving son to Joe and Mary. Dearly loved father to Louise, Amy, Liam, Nicole, Gavan and Thomas. Loved brother to Adrian and Denise, Cherished grandfather to Alannah, Cameron, Eiramay, Theo, Clayton, Roman, and Layla. Deeply regretted by his loving family, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Thursday evening with rosary at 9 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise. Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing.
Peter Nolan
Killanure, Mountrath, Laois, R32 TH77
Peter Nolan, Killanure, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 28th December 2021, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family (Ex Bord na Mona). Beloved and loving husband of Nuala, adoring father of Ciara, Aoife and Cathal.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, Emily, Mylee, Jay and Gene, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, parents-in-law, Tim and Mary (Lowry), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at his home (R32TH77) on Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock with rosary at 8 o’clock (to keep everyone safe, please continue to adhere to social distancing, wear a face covering and refrain from handshaking and hugging). Removal to St. Aidan’s Church, Killanure, on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in Camross Cemetery.
Tony Butler
Loughlass, Ballyadams, Laois
Tony Butler, Loughlass, Ballyadams, Co Laois peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh on the 27th December, 2021, after a short illness bravely fought with dignity in the loving care of his family.
Tony is predeceased by his parents, Julieann and Patrick, brother Dick and grandson Eoghan. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Kathleen, his children Brenda, Steven and Aoife, grandchildren Aoibhín, Emily and Niamh, son-in-law Noel, daughter-in-law Pamela, his sister Mary, brothers-in-law Frank and Tommy, Rose, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home for family and friends on Wednesday from 5pm, concluding with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal by Thompson’s Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for 11am Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams. The Mass will be livestreamed, ballyadamsparish .
Family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral, but are reminded to be mindful of hand and cough etiquette and social distancing.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh by clicking on the following link: https://friendsofstbrigidshospice.ie/donate-now/,.
Donation box in house and church.
Baby Ódhran Patrick Murphy
An Tigín, Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois
Baby Ódhran Patrick Murphy (An Tigín, Irishtown, Mountmellick) born an angel on 28th December 2021 at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved son of heartbroken parents Hilary and Patrick. Sadly missed and loved by his grandparents Ann and Daniel Dunne and Lily and Pat Murphy (Portarlington), uncles, aunts, cousins, grand aunts, grand uncles, extended family especially Chrissie Lawlor.
There is no foot too small that cannot leave an imprint on this world_
Funeral service and house strictly private please. Donations, if desired to Féileacáin. Donations can be made by clicking on the following link : https://feileacain.ie/donate/.
Brenda Mahon (née Powders)
Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois/Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
Brenda Mahon (née Powders) Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois and formerly Corrig, Stradbally, Laois. Passed away peacefully, at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony and her brother Alfie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, Michael and Martin, brother Martin, grandchildren Amy, Niamh, Jessica, Laura, Kayleigh and Adele, great grandchild Malia, daughters-in-law, Derry and Yvonne, extend family and Friends.
Reposing at her son Michael and Yvonne’s residence, Whitebog, Barrowhouse from 4pm Thursday (30th December 2021). House Strictly Private for family and close friends. Please adhere to Covid-19 Restrictions at all times and face coverings must be worn.
Removal on Saturday (1st January 2022) to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Brenda will then be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Funeral Mass and interment, will be live streamed on https://www.comerfordlynchfunerals.com/brendamahon
Jason Kenna
Clough, Laois/Kilcullen, Kildare
The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolences during this difficult time.
Jason Kenna, The Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla, Co Laois, & formerly of Lee Drive, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare. Who died 27th December 2021 (Suddenly).
Very deeply regretted by his loving parents Seamus & Mairead, sons Fionn & Corey, brothers David & Paul, sister Gemma, Sisters in law Sharon & Caroline, his niece Shannon & nephew Ryan, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his parents Seamus & Mairead’s residence in Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla on Friday the 31st Dec from 4pm to 7pm removal on Saturday 1st Jan 2022 to the church of S.s Mary and Laurence Crookstown, arriving for 12 noon funeral mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery, The mass will be live-streamed on https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/
Please wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing at all times.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 30, 2021
