Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernard (Bernie) O’Keeffe
Moanbawn, Mountrath, Laois
Sadly, the death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) O’ Keeffe, Moanbawn Close, Mountrath, Co. Laois, (peacefully) on Saturday 5th February 2022, at his sister Pauline’s residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Deeply regretted by his much loved son Cormac and partner Aideen, brother Jay, sisters Margaret (Kirwan), Marie (Bevans), Pauline (Seymour), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Leaving many broken hearts behind.
Reposing at his home on Monday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 9.30am, to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32 EC61), arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Bernie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to the Burkitt and Hollywood Ward, St. James’s Hospital.
Dan Cooke
Mosse Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Cooke Dan, Villa Igea, Mosse Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, February 6th 2022. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Meta. Loving father to Eadaoin, Siobhán and Dearbhail. Cherished grandfather to Niamh, Gillian, Tomas, Ríona, Grainne and Allanah. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons in law Seamus and Enda, also Richard, sister Eileen Connell (Newry) and brother James Cooke (Rathcoole), brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and former colleagues in An Post.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday from 4.30pm until 6pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Mass on Tuesday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Mass May be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. House private, please.
Larry O’Rourke
O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 5th of February, at Nass General Hospital.
Predeceased by his son Joseph. Beloved husband to his devoted wife Mary and much loved father to Annette, Majella and Joseph. Sadly missed by his son-in-laws James and John, his adored grandchildren Gary, Darren, Amy and Megan, extended family, all his relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home on Sunday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.00pm. Removal on Monday at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mass can be live streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, social distancing must apply and face coverings must be worn.
House Strictly Private after the Rosary, Please.
Family flowers only. If you would like to make a donation to the Leukemia Unit Tullamore General Hospital.
Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the online section below.
Pauline (Polly) Keyes
Glasnevin, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Keyes Pauline (Polly) (Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly Togher Portlaoise, Co. Laois) – February 04, 2022 peacefully in the Mater Hospital, surrounded by her family ; she will be very sadly missed by her loving family, son Mark, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Rebecca, Charlotte and Harry, brother Jim, sister Romi, sister-in-law Helen, nephews and nieces Gabriel, Rita, Eugene, Marie, Seamus, Treasa, Fearghal, Sinead, Gerard, Brian, Niall, Pat, Aidan, Donal, Sean, Anthony and Teresa, extended family, Pauline’s carers, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Main Street, Finglas, on Monday, 7th February, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, on Tuesday, 8th February, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Pauline’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live using the following link https://www.ionaroadparish.ie/mass-times/webcam/.
Michael (Mick) Doran
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) Doran, Clonad, Portlaoise. Died 4th February 2022, suddenly. Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Sheila, sister Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Michael and Conor, best friend Catherine, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at St Fintan’s Church, Raheen, for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The Doran family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Government Covid guidelines still to be observed.
PJ Butler
Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Laois
PJ Butler, Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 2nd February 2022. Peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his parents John and Johanna. PJ will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen,his children John, Catriona, Pádraig, his grandchildren twins Séan and Conor, sisters Johanna and Brigid, his son-in-law Kenneth Lawson, his daughter-in-law Veronica, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, on Saturday and Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm on both evenings with rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 am followed by burial in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Laois Hospice.
The funeral mass will be livestreamed on parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney. Please observe the current guidelines regarding social distancing, mask wearing and hand shaking at all times.
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