Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Olive Cullen (née Delaney)
Ballyconnigar Lower, Blackwater, Wexford/Laois
Olive Cullen (née Delaney), Ballyconnigar Lower, Blackwater, Co.Wexford and formerly Rathmore, Ballintubbert, Co.Laois. Peacefully at her home on 21st January 2022. Beloved wife of Johnny and much loved mother of Nigel and Avril, sister of P.J, Ciarán, Austin, Deirdre and the late Leo.
Olive will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter in-law Sinéad, grandchildren Oisín, Mia and Aoibhín, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on Saturday (22nd Jan) from 3pm until 7pm, for family, neighbours and close friends.
Removal on Sunday at 10.45am to St Brigid’s Church, Blackwater (walking from the bridge) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.15am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend, the mass can be viewed (live only) by clicking on the following link: Church Webcam.
Mary Jo Jordan (née Purcell)
Clonbrock, Crettyard, Laois/Carlow
Mary Jo Jordan (nee Purcell): 21st January, 2022. Clonbrock, Crettyard, Laois, Via Carlow & formerly of Monteen, Crettyard. At her home surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her husband Walter. Mary Jo will be sadly missed by her loving family sons Marty, Michael and Walter, daughters Marie and Deirdre, daughters in law Valerie and Laura, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Lucy, Darragh, Dan, Grace, Finn, Tessa, M.J., Ivy and Connell, sisters Brigie, Nancy and Teresa, and brothers Willie, Paddy, John and Jim, brothers in law, sisters in law, brother-in-law Marty, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral cortege will arrive at Saint Abban’s Church, Doonane on Sunday 21st January for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please.
To keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to social distancing and mask wearing protocols.
Heather Roche (née McNab)
The Derry’s, Coolraine, Mountrath, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff of Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Gordon, brother Donald, sister Ina, niece Janet and son-in-law Michael.
Deeply regretted by her daughter Helen and Carol, sons-in-law Dave and Stephen, grandchildren Tom, Joshua and Danann, great-grandsons Michael and Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Arriving at St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Portlaoise on Saturday morning at 10.45am for Funeral Service at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining church grounds.
Please observe health guidelines on social distancing and sympathising
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 21, 2022
