Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Carthy
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Dublin. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness bravely borne. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Jonathan, daughters Joanne and Janice, sons-in-law James and Paul, beloved grandchildren Leah, Evan, Lara, P.J. and Paul, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence with removal on Tuesday morning at 11.40am to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix. Condolences can be left on the online link below. House Private on Tuesday morning, by request. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Paddy Grace
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Grace, Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died peacefully on the 29th January 2022, in the tender loving care of matron and staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his nieces, neighbours, and friends.
Removal from Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday morning to St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath, for Burial at 12 noon.
Winifred O’Farrell (née Touhy)
Slí An Aifrinn, Athlone, Westmeath/Portlaoise, Laois
Suddenly on Saturday 29th January 2022. Slí An Aifrinn, Athlone and formerly of Portlaoise, Co Laois. Predeceased by her beloved husband Col. Brendan, sisters Rita and Lottie and granddaughter Lia. Sadly missed by her loving sons Peter, David and Frank, daughter Emer (Hewson), daughters-in-law Janet, Geraldine and Patricia, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren David, Andrew, Rory, Ciara and Daragh, great grandson Kai, nephews, nieces, in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand on Monday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady’s Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.
House Private Please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, in lieu, to Cancer Research Ireland.
For those unable to attend or just wish to live stream Winnie’s Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Tuesday at 12 noon:
https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan.
Winnie’s family are very mindful of the risk of spreading Covid-19, and those attending the funeral are respectfully requested to observe social distancing, wear a face covering at all times and avoid shaking hands and hugging.
Edward (Ned) Carey
Lea /Main Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the excellent care of the management and staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by his loving son Brendan (Dec 2019).
Loving husband of Joan and much loved father of Pauline, Helen, Una and Edward. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, brother Paul, cherished grandchildren, daughter-in-law Suzanne, sons-in-law Myles and Thomas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, cousins, extended family, dear friends and neighbours.
Rest In Peace. Reposing at his home (eircode R32 HF00) on Sunday evening from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from his residence on Monday morning at 11am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Family Flowers Only Please.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”. Ned’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Joan Kavanagh (née Stapleton)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. Died peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Jerry and her daughter Marian.
Sadly mourned by her loving family, Tony, Carmen, Geraldine, Val and Sean, grandchildren, P.J., Zita, Eoghan, Sean, Orla and Liam, her great grandaughter Maeve, sons-in-law Henk and Patsy, daughter-in-law Chris, loving siblings Aggie and Jim, brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal from her residence at 11.40 am on Monday to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass. The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Strictly Private.
The family appreciate your understanding as they lay Joan to rest.
Anne Fitzpatrick
Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Anne Fitzpatrick (nee Swan) Harpurs Lane Portlaoise, Co. Laois peacefully in the loving care of her family at her residence. Predeceased by her loving husband Tom and beloved parents Mary and Daniel.
Deeply regretted by her daughter Martina, Sons Billy, Tom, Des and Ken. Grandchildren Jack and Emma and great grandchild Cillian. Her deceased brother Daniel, sisters Josephine and Evelyn. Extended family and friends.
House private please. Anne’s family thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. Funeral arrives at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Monday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. May be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Cremation will follow afterwards. Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
Tim Malone
Malahide, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Malone Tim (Malahide and late of Clonaslee, Co. Laois) – 27th, January 2022 – in the loving arms of his daughter Nicola, grandson Timmy and the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, following 2 years of wonderful care at Nazareth House Nursing Home, Malahide Road; beloved husband of the late Maura, loving father of Nicola and the late Sharon and cherished grandad/dam-dam to Timmy, Harry and James. Sadly missed by his loving daughter, Nicola’s partner Orla, grandsons, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Tim will be reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Monday (January 31st) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Tuesday (February 1st) arriving at 10.25am for 10.30am Requiem Mass followed by burial at Fingal Cemetery.
For Livestreaming of Tim’s Mass please visit:
https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide
Donations to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, if desired.
Leo Broughan
Abbeyleix, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, County Laois. Unexpectedly, at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving children Claire and Adrian and their mother Mary, brothers, sisters, the extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Saturday from 3.30pm with removal at 4.50pm, arriving at St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12.15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Leo’s evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Chrissie (Christina) Kelly (née O’Connor)
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully after a short illness bravely borne. Loving wife of PJ and adored mother of Monica, Catriona and PJ (Jnr). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband and family, her grandchildren Rachel, Jamie, Liam, Aaron, Jeremy, James, Michael, Jack and Patrick Joseph, her sisters Maureen, Nancy, Patrica and Eileen, her brothers Lazerian and Denis, daughter-in-law Elva, sons-in-law Joe and Mark, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law,sisters-in-law, family circle , friends and neighbours
Reposing at her home on Saturday from 1pm with Rosary at 8pm (Eircode R32E677). Funeral Mass on Sunday in Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 1pm followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe. House private on Sunday morning please.
Please adhere to current Covid guidelines.
Michael Delaney
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore. Retired Glanbia Employee. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Stella, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing in his home on Saturday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8.30pm. Reposing on Sunday from 3pm Removal at 5.30pm to St.Joseph’s Church arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass Monday at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
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