Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Nell) Dalton
Dernacart, Geashill, Laois
Died February 24th, unexpectedly, at home. Deeply regretted by: Martin, sister-in-law Teresa, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home from 5pm Sunday. Recital of The rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Monday at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Church, Clonaghadoo, for requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Mary’s Cemetery.
Maura Moran (née Phelan)
Wilton Lawn, Glasheen Road, Glasheen, Cork/Mountrath, Laois
MORAN (Wilton Lawn, Glasheen Road, Cork & late of Forest, Mountrath, Co.Laois): On February 25th, 2022, peacefully, at BishopsCourt Residential Care. MAURA (née Phelan), dearly loved wife of the late Don and loving mother of Maria (Corcoran), Jim, John and Valerie (Brennan), dear sister of the late Margo and Fint and devoted grandmother of Michael, Áine, Aisling, Dawn, Niamh, Shelly, John Jnr, Christopher, Katie, Sarah and Ellie.
Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Kevin and Walter, daughters-in-law Rose and Louise, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: On Sunday (February 27th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (February 28th) in St. Joseph’s S.M.A Wilton which can be viewed on https://www.smawilton.ie/live/
Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to https://ika.ie/ https://alzheimer.ie/
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Dermot Dunne
The Commons, Mountmellick, Laois/Cavan
Dermot Dunne The Commons, Mountmellick and formerly Cappagh North, Portlaoise. Eldest son of the late Thomas and Sarah and brother of the late Florence Ruddy. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Ken, his sister-in-law Breda. He was the beloved uncle of Sarah, Michael, Jacinta, Orla, Padraig, Niamh and Sarah.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick this Friday evening from 6pm Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmelick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery. House private please.
Jackie Leavy
St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Tallaght Hospital. Loving grandad of the late Stephen. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maura, family Rosaleen, John, Raymond and Donal, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital Dublin – https://www.friendsofstlukes.ie/
Reposing at his residence on Saturday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Jackie’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Michael McKenna
Ballybrittas, Laois/Naas, Kildare/Shinrone, Offaly
Suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Marie, much loved dad of Joanne, Gráinne and Kerrie and devoted grandad of Ava, Sarah, Evie and Lucy. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving family sons-in-law John, Niall and Richard, brother Joe, sisters Margaret and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass in St Paul’s Church, Emo, County Laois (eircode R32RY16) on Saturday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery, Emo.
John Joe Maher
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyroan, Laois
Maher John Joe, February 22nd 2022 Clonad, Portlaoise and formerly of Chapel Street, Ballyroan in the care of his daughter Mary at home.John Joe, peacefully after a short illness. Dearly beloved dad to Mary son-in-law John and granddaughter Eimear. Predeceased by his wife Eileen and sister Breda, Newtown, Ballyroan .Deeply regretted by Mary, John, Eimear, niece Marie and sister-in-law Teresa.
Mary wishes to acknowledge the support of Ann Marie, Monica and Stephanie from C.O.P.D. Outreach for their assistance with the care of her Dad at home.
Reposing in St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday with rosary at 5pm. Funeral mass in St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen on Friday at 12 noon followed by interment in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
William Seale
Clonagown, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of William (Willie) Seale late of Clonagown, Ballyfin on 23rd February 2022 after a long illness borne bravely, in the tender care of the owners and staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his sister Catherine, brother Peter, his aunt Chris, nephew, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Keegan’s Funeral Home, 1 Dublin Road, Portlaoise from 6pm to 7pm on Friday, 25th February. Removal on Saturday morning arriving at St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin for 11am Mass and burial immediately afterwards in the New Cemetery, Ballyfin. House private. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.
Kevin O’Neill
Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Alison, family Fintan, Johnaton, Marian, Christopher, Casey, Jessie and Karlymae, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 4pm (for family and close friends) with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 9am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Kevin’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 25, 2022
