Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard P. (Gerry) Fleming
Hettyfield, Douglas, Cork/Laois
Fleming (Cork & Laois): On February 17th, 2022, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at Ballincollig Community Nursing Unit. Gerard P. (Gerry), Hettyfield, Douglas, dearly loved husband of Lucy (née O’Sullivan) and much loved father of Grace, Stephen and Joyce and loving brother of Carmel, Cecilia and the late Denise.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sisters, sons-in-law Timothy and Eamon, grandchildren Ben, Zoe and Sam, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road, of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: On Sunday (February 20th) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (February 21st) in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough which can be viewed on
https://ballinloughparishcork.ie/live-stream/
Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.
Please leave your personal message for Gerard’s family on the condolence section below or through https://www.jerhoconnorandsons.ie/
(All those attending funeral services are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines).
Rosheen (Roxy) Phelan
Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home in the presence of her family after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her cherished aunt Val.
Roxy is deeply regretted by her loving and heart-broken husband and soulmate Jason, her loving and amazing sons Cathal and Setanta, her loving sister Victoria and partner Lori, ever caring father-in-law Ger, mother-in-law Anne, brothers-in-law Aaron and Mark, sisters-in-law Debbie and Nicole and nephew Charlie, all extended relatives and especially her ever supporting and wonderful circle of friends and neighbours and the special people she met on her journey who loved and cared for Roxy.
A public reposal will take place in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Sunday at 6pm.
Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Monday at 11.40 am to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Removal afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for 2.20pm Service. Family flowers only by request.
Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/.webcam
Breda Thompson (née Mooney)
Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Breda Thompson (Nee Mooney) Ballylusk Ballyfin, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Gerry. Breda passed away peacefully in the company of family in MRHP.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael (Mick) Gillick
Monkstown, Dublin/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Gillick, Monkstown, Co. Dublin and Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, Ex. Blackrock RFC. Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Son of the late Paddy and Eileen, father of Paul, Gary & Darragh. Brother of Jim, Pat, Phil and the late Tom (TJ). Sadly missed by his sons, brothers, sisters-in-law Sheila and Rosarii, nieces & nephews and all relatives and friends.
Mick will repose at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) from 8.30am on Sunday morning (February 20th) until removal at 9.30am, arriving at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Arthur Buckley
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois/Tarbert, Kerry
Arthur Buckley Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (formerly Tarbert, Co. Kerry and ex. Coillte Forester). Died peacefully at his residence on February 15th surrounded by his broken hearted family. Pre deceased by his parents Thomas and Mary, his brothers Fr. Martin, Fr.Tim of the Holy Ghost Missionaries, Bill and his sister Kit. Deeply regretted by his loving and heartbroken wife Ann and his children Gerard, Yvonne, David, Eoghan, Ann Marie, Michael and Claire, his 20 adoring grandchildren, his sister Mary, sons in law, daughters in law, nieces and nephew, his neighbours and many life long friends.
Reposing at his home (R32XA72) from 3pm Friday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Feargal’s Church, Camross for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday morning. Those attending the funeral are requested to wear face masks and refrain from handshaking.
Mary Duggan (née Conroy)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Mary Duggan, Briar Lane, Mountmellick died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Portlaoise General Hospital on Tuesday February 15th. Pre deceased by her loving husband Brendan and daughter Carol.Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael, Ray and Charlie, daughters Kay, Brenda, Martina and Sandra, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and her adored 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Predecreased by her brothers Tom, Padge and John deeply regretted by her sister Nancy, her nieces and nephews and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of the rosary from 8 o’clock. Removal from her home on Friday morning at 10:40am to St. Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family time in her home on Friday morning.
Moll’s funeral can be lived streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Sherry Shiel
Ballaghmore, Stradbally, Laois
Sherry passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends. Sadly missed by her loving family husband Paul, sons Ryan and Tom, relatives and friends.
Sherry will be Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Friday evening 18th of February from 6pm to 9pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 19th at 10 o clock in The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally R32WRH9. Cremation to follow in Newlands Cross Cremetorium, Dublin at 1pm.Sherry cremation service will be live streamed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Current covid restrictions apply. Mask wearing in church and crematorium please. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Society Saint Vincent de Paul https://www.svp.ie/get-involved/donate/single-donation.aspx or Simon Community https://gateway.midlandssimon.com/donate.php
The Shiel family would like to thank you for your Co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time. Sherry’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.whelehanfunerals.com/sherryshiel
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 18, 2022
