Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Horan
Essex, England/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois and Marian Hill, Portarlington, County Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Basildon Hospital Essex.
Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen (nee Quinn) formerly of Athy County Kildare and dear son Paul. Deeply regretted by his loving son John, brother Sean and his wife Breda, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Funeral to take place at Brentwood Cathedral in Essex. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Mary B Culliton (née O’Gorman)
Mountmellick, Laois/Mullinahone, Tipperary
Proud Tipperary woman from Mullinahone. Predeceased by her husband Tomás. Beloved mother of Kathleen, John, Margaret, Tracy, Anne, David, Sinéad, Eoin and Gráinne. Also loved by sisters and brothers, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family and friends.
Gaelgóir bródúil ab ea í.
She died peacefully at home after a very short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Leaba i measc na Naomh sna Flaithis d’ár Máthair álainn uasail. Suaimhneas sioraí di. Ní bheidh a leithéad ann arís.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (eircode R32PC95) on Sunday from 3pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning at 10.30am to St.Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Josephs Cemetery.
Please adhere to Covid-19 guidelines face coverings must be worn.
Family flowers only. Donations to Debra Ireland.
Ger Bowe
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Ger died, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his sister. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary Ann, daughter Aileen, son Kieran and their partners Aidan and Caoimhe, mother in law Nancy Gorman, brothers, sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 oc in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill. Mass can be viewed on the link ballinakillknockparish.com. Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
Please adhere to Government guidelines. It would be appreciated: To wear masks and no handshaking.The Family Thank you for your support and understanding at this time.
Joseph (Joe) Connolly
Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Unexpectedly at his home, after a long illness bravely borne. To the unexpressible grief of his heartbroken fiancée, Ann Marie.
Will be forever and sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Patricia, Caroline, Catherine, Betty, Winnie and Adele, brothers-in-law Eddie, David, Eugene and Gerry, nieces, nephews, Laura and Gillian. Will also be very fondly remembered by his large circle of friends especially John Keenan a life long companion. Predeceased by his dad Joe and mam Pauline.
Reposing at his home in Portarlington on Wednesday and Thursday. (House Private on Friday morning Please). Removal from his residence on Friday at 12:50pm arriving Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation service at 2:20pm.
Everyone is asked to adhere to current Covid 19 guidelines while attending the residence and Crematorium.
“Mo Anam Cara”. My Soul Mate Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, if desired, To The Irish Cancer Society.
https://www.cancer.ie/. Joseph’s Cremation Service will be streamed live.
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Peter (Peadar) O’Brien
St Johns Sq, Portlaoise, Laois
O`Brien. St John’s Sq, Portlaoise and formerly Millview. February 9th 2022 In the tender care of the staff of Suncroft Nursing Home, Kildare. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Rita. Loving brothers Noel, Tony, Gerry, Pacal and Thomas and Brian O’`Neill. Bros in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces. Relatives and former colleagues in Irish Rail.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 7pm until 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Mass on Friday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Mass May be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. House private, please.
The family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
