Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Muriel Coulter (née Shaw)
Rosses Point, Sligo / Mountmellick, Laois
Rosses Point, Co. Sligo and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois, January 20th 2022, peacefully in the loving care of Mowlam Nursing Home, Sligo.
Beloved wife of the late Roland (Ronnie). Dearly loved mother of Trevor (Dublin) and Anne Gillanders (Dublin). She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her son, daughter, son-in-law Ken, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service will take place in Calry Parish Church, The Mall, Sligo on Saturday, January 22nd, at 2:30pm. Burial follows in Rosses Point Cemetery.
Funeral Service will be live streamed via: https://www.facebook.com/calryparishchurch
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Fund at www.feehilys.ie/pay. Family home private please. Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so on www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner.
All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.
Denis (Dinny) Lyons
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly
Late of St Patrick’s Tce Portarlington, County Offaly. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Sandymount Suite at Birr Community Nursing Unit. Loving son of the late Denis and Polly and dear brother of the late Dermot and Robbie. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Jimmy, Raymond, Martin and Kevin, sisters Tanya, Eileen and Ann-Marie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Saturday evening from 7:30pm with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11.30am, arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12.15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington. Please adhere to Covid 19 guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing of face masks and handshaking while attending the funeral.
Dinny’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Billy Brophy
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Billy Brophy, Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died on the 19th January 2022, (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by daughters Edwina and Sinéad, brother Michael, sister Maura (Boyhan), nieces, nephews, son-in-law Tom (Treacy), extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32E195) on Thursday evening from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Billy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
James (Jimmy) McInerney
Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
James better known as Jimmy McInerney died peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ellen (Donoghue). Deeply regretted by his sons Johnny, Jimmy and Michael, his daughters Mary, Helen, Bridget, Ann Marie, Martina, Louise and Melissa, daughters-in-law Barbara and Aoife, sons-in-law William, Micheal and Joe, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Reposing on Sunday from 5pm. Removal to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick at 6.45pm arriving for 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
Mass can be live streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
Frances Sheehan (née Cole)
Green Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at her home in Southgate London surrounded by her devoted family following a short illness. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, devoted daughters Tricia, Marie and Anne, sons-in-law James, Joe and Jamie and adoring grandson Aidan. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Andrew, sister Joan and brother Robert (Bob). Mourned by her brothers Hugh, Jack, Andrew, Oliver, Harold (Danny) and brother-in-law Sean, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Removal from the Chapel of Rest to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Monday the 24th, for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday the 25th at 12 Noon. The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam. Interment afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery.
John O’Dwyer
Castlebellingham, Louth/Fethard, Tipperary/Walkinstown, Dublin/Carney, Sligo/Ballon, Carlow/Cavan Town, Cavan/Portarlington, Laois
John O’Dwyer, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth and formerly of Ballyvaden, Co. Tipperary, Walkinstown, Co. Dublin, Carney, Co. Sligo, Cavan Golf Club, Portarlington Golf Club, Ballon, Co. Carlow and St. Anne’s Golf Club, Co. Dublin. 19th January 2022.
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John, pre-deceased by his parents and sister Margorie.
Beloved husband of Kathleen (née McCabe), loving dad to Darragh, Joanne, Shauna and Jamie. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, adored grandchildren Cian, Ciara, Ellen, Darragh, Oz and Shea, daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Philip, family partners Will and Mark, sisters Eileen and Paula, brother Jim, his Aunt Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Friday from 2 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Kilsaran which can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/camera/saint-marys-roman-catholic-church-kilsaran. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Please follow government guidelines and continue to wear masks and observe social distancing, please do not shake hands or hug family in the Church and graveyard.
Joseph (Joe) Sixsmith
Garrendenny, Crettyard
January 19th 2022 (peacefully) at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge. Beloved husband of Ruby, adored father of Lorna, Daphne and Alden and cherished grandfather of Will, Zoe, Kate, Amy, Kyle and Jacob.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, siblings Alla, Rebecca and Herbert, sons-in-law Brian and Stewart, daughter-in-law Eimear, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and the Graham family, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service on Friday at 2pm in Mayo Church, Crettyard (R93 R621). Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Angela Kavanagh
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Angela died peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her 85th year on Wednesday 19 January.
Formerly in the tender care of the staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home.
Daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Kavanagh. Predeceased by all her brothers and sisters. Dearly missed by all her extended family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 7pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass.
The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
James Dawson
The Dawson House, Castlecomer Road, Ballinakill, Laois and Freshford, Kilkenny
James died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday 18 January.
Son of the late Shem (Freshford). Deeply regretted by his loving partner Marie, daughter Ellie Rose, mother Judy (Murphy), brothers Jason and Anthony, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday 20 January from 3pm, with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning in St. Brigid’s Church Ballinakill at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain’s Cemetery Freshford Co. Kilkenny.
May he rest in peace.
Billy Brophy
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Billy died peacefully on Wednesday 19 January at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by daughters Edwina and Sinéad, brother Michael, sister Maura (Boyhan), nieces, nephews, son-in-law Tom (Treacy), extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32E195) this Thursday evening from 6pm, with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
John O’Reilly
Laois and Dernacart, Geashill, Offaly
John O’Reilly of Dernacart, Geashill, died unexpectedly at home on Monday 17 January.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents John and Marie, his sister Cora and her husband Travis (U.S.A.), his grandfather Michael O’Reilly (Ballypickas, Abbeyleix), uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
House strictly private.
Funeral arrangements later.
Alan McCartney
Coolrain, Laois
The death has occurred of Alan McCartney, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died on the 18th January 2022, following a tragic work accident, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Noel. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, children Katelyn, Kyle and Ella, mother Carmel, sister Karen, brother Barry, partner Catherine and her child Jack, Granny (Leahy), sister-in-law Annmarie, brother-in-law Joe, nephew Noel, nieces Willow and Leigha, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and workmates.
Reposing at his mother’s home (eircode R32 YVH6 ) on Friday evening from 5pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (eircode R32 VY79), for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Alan’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Camross Community Pastoral Council Facebook page.
Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
Bridget (Molly) Graham (née Hogan)
Turra, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Molly passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Saturday 15 January.
Wife of the late Dan. Deeply regretted by her loving son William, sister Betty (Hogan), cousins, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass at 10am on Friday morning, 21 January in The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Crettyard, Laois. .
Removal afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. House strictly private.
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