Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Fitzpatrick
Esker, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 YK49
Rita Fitzpatrick (92), our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in her home, at Esker, Mountmellick, on 2nd February, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Sean, brothers Tom, Sean and Pat, her sister Marie and her daughter in law Sheila, she is mourned by her sister Philomena, her children John, Mary, Frances, Grace, Noel and Josephine, her daughter in law Geraldine, her sons-in-law Robert, Liam, Willie and Patrick, her brother in law P.J., her sisters in law Bernie, Ettie and Sadie, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, wonderful neighbours and everyone in her care team.
Reposing in her home this evening from 6pm., Recital of the Rosary at 8.00pm. Reposing in her home on Thursday until removal at 7pm to arrive in St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin at 7:30pm. Rita’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 4th, at 11.00am followed by her burial in the new cemetery in Ballyfin. House private on Friday morning please. Family flowers only. If desired, donations can be made to Laois Hospice.
Michael O’Rourke
Clogrennane, Carlow / Laois
Michael O’Rourke of Clogrennane, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 2nd, 2022, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Annie and much loved father of Valerie, Desmond, Brian, Collette, Siobhan, Micheal, Debbie, Michelle and Declan.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at his home (Eircode R93 N2Y3) all day on Friday with Prayers at 8pm that evening.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am, to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters
Michael’s funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, online streaming service by using the following link
https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Myra Feeney (née Dignam)
Fairview, Dublin / Wolfhill, Laois
Feeney (née Dignam), Myra Elizabeth, aged 93 years, (Fairview, Dublin 3 and late of Farnham, Wolfhill, Co. Laois) on 30th January, 2022, in the loving care of the staff of Beneavin Manor Nursing Home, Glasnevin; beloved wife of the late Daniel and loving sister of Olive, James, Patrick, Lillian and Christine and the late Kathleen and Desmond. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother-in-law Eddie, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Wednesday (2nd February). Requiem Mass on Thursday morning (3rd February) at 11 o’clock in the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairview, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Crematorium.
Myra’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj3UCFuMmldV5BFlS5LxBNg
Elizabeth Hamm (née Martin)
The Square, Ballinakill, Laois, R32 CR90 / Athlone, Westmeath
Elizabeth died at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late William. Deeply regretted by her loving sons PJ, Willie, Peter, Seamus, Eugene and Michael, daughters Bridget and Eileen,son in law,daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 6 oc on Tuesday evening.Rosary on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 8 oc. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning at 11.30 to St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill for Requiem Mass at 12 oc.Mass can be viewed on the link.https://www.ballinakillknockparish.com/ Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Palliative Care.
Kathleen Seale (née Collier)
Clonenagh, Mountrath, Laois, R32 R802
The death has taken place of Kathleen Seale (née Collier), following a tragic accident on Monday 31st January 2022. Beloved wife of Gerry and much-loved mother of Adrian, Colm, David and Kathy. She will be greatly missed by her family, sisters Eilish and Mairead, brothers John Joe and Harry, brother-in-law Tony, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at home (R32 R802) on Thursday afternoon from 3.00pm. Removal on Friday morning (4th February) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Funeral afterwards to St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on: www.mountrathparish.ie
Seána Brennan
Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois / Ballyragget, Kilkenny
Suddenly, after a short illness at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved partner of Liam Irwin. Deeply regretted by Liam, her mother Mary, sisters Majella and Teresa, aunt Betty, brothers in law Tommy and Robert, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Liam’s residence (Ballyroan) on Tuesday with rosary at 7.00pm. Removal to her mother’s residence (Greenview, Ballyragget) on Wednesday. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyragget, on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial immediately afterwards in St Finnan’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Jack Kelly
Portnahinch, Portarlington, Laois
Jack passed away peacefully in his 103rd year in the company of his loving family and in the excellent and tender care of the Management and staff in Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by his wife Mary Kate and daughter Ann. Sadly missed by his grandson David and his wife Claire, sister in-law Bridie, son in- law Jim, grandchildren Louise, Barry and Kevin, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm with recital of the rosary at 6.45pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10.40am to arrive at Saint Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, for 11am Requiem Mass which will be streamed live on this link https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/. Interment to follow in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
Current Covid restrictions apply. Face masks to be worn in the funeral home and in the church, please. The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and sad time.
