Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Bateson
Old Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois
Peter Bateson, Old Mooreville and formerly Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and London, March 16th 2022. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff and nurses of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Kreena, daughters Margaret and Katherine, grandson Hayden-Peter, Katherine’s partner Jason and children Simone and Oisín, nephew Trevor, niece Christina and great-niece Katy and all relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, his sister Kitty and close cousin Peter.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, followed by interment in Rathdowney Local Cemetery.
The family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time
Owen Boyhan
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Owen Boyhan, Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. March 16th 2022. Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his Dad George, his brother George and his brother Michael. Sadly mourned by his mother Elizabeth, his wife Margaret, sons Owen, George, Gary and daughter Olivia, daughters-in-law Olga, Karina and Emily, son-in-law Jack, beloved grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Friday at his home (Aghaboe) from 4 to 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 3pm in St. Canice’s Church, Clough followed by interment in Aghaboe Cemetery.
House Private on Saturday morning.
Michael-Joe Dooley
Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Laois/Ballybrophy, Laois
Michael – Joe Dooley, Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise and formerly of The Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois. March 16th. 2022. unexpectedly at his home.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois
Paddy Fitzpatrick, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 16th of March 2022, peacefully, in the Regional Hospital Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Paddy will be deeply regretted by his relatives, neighbours and friends. May Paddy’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour St., Tullamore, on Friday evening from 6:30pm to 7:15pm with removal to St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, via Coolagh Cross, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.
Paddy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting county Laois.
Peadar Phelan
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Pre-deceased by his parents Timothy and Kathleen and brother Paddy.
Deeply regretted by his hearbroken wife Marjorie, brothers Eamon, Timmy, Donie and Anthony, sisters Breda, Ann and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Maggie, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, good neighbours and large circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea, on Saturday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Private removal from his residence on Sunday morning at 11.45am arriving at St. Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: (web address to follow)
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
House Private Please.
William (Billy) Hogan
Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Laois
William (Billy) Hogan, Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 16th 2022. Peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons Kevin and Eddie, daughters Aíne and Catherine, sons-in-law Michael, Paul and LLoyd, grandchildren Yanna, Jackson, Billy, Ellie, Alfie and brother Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral mass on Friday at 11 o’clock in the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by interment in Killasmeestia Cemetery, R32 XK00.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Harpurs Lane and Boughlone way., Portlaoise, Laois
Michael passed away, peacefully, in Portlaoise Regional Hospital 15th March 2022. Son of the late William and and Winnifred. Predeceaded by his sisters Anne, Rose, Agnes, Mai and Edith. Also predeceased by his brothers Ted and Tommy and his infant brother William. Deeply regretted by his brother Christopher. Nephew, nieces, Relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 pm. Removal on Thursday evening to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 6.30 pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery afterwards.
Donal F Conroy
The Glebe, Clonaslee, Laois
Died peacefully at home. Husband of the late Teresa and brother of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Mairead, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide range of neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose in Moloney’s funeral home Mountmellick on Wednesday 16th of March from 5pm to 7pm with rosary at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 17th at 3pm in St Manman’s Church Clonaslee. Funeral afterwards to St Manman’s Cemetery Clonaslee.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 17, 2022
