Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Reenie (Catherine) England
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
John Dunne, Davitt Road, Mountmellick and formerly of Deerpark, Ballyfin, Co. Laois. Died 5th of February. Predeceased by his father Jim. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Fiona, his daughters Megan and Linda, grand daughter Croia, his mother Maura, his brothers Pat and Seamus, his sisters Breda and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.00pm. Removal on Wednesday 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/
Anthony Maher
Ballyfarrell, Clonaslee, Laois
The death has occurred of Anthony Maher, Ballyfarrell, Clonaslee, Co.Laois. Anthony died peacefully on Feb.5th 2022. Deeply regretted by his wife Ann, his children Tony, Helen , Jean and John, his much loved Grandchildren, his sisters Mary and Rita, extended family and friends.
Anthony’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St.Manman’s Church on Tuesday, Feb.8th, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the new cemetery. House Strictly Private.
Norman William Wilkinson
The Dangans, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, in his 91st year, at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously in the loving care of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his brothers Victor, Alan and Edmund, sisters Gladys and Annie. Sadly missed by his loving sister Irene, sisters-in-law Eleanor and Ruby, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Monday evening from 7:30pm until 8:30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11:15am (travelling via The Commons and his residence) arriving Cloneyhurke Church, Garryhinch for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Everyone is asked to adhere to Covid 19 guidelines regarding social distancing, wearing of facemasks and handshaking while attending the Chapel of Rest and funeral.
Norman’s Funeral Service to be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
(The Full recording of Norman’s Funeral Service will be available from 2pm on the above link)
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 7, 2022
