Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Byrne (née Dillon)
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
Margaret Byrne (née Dillon), Charter Road, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Passed away, peacefully, in the company of her devoted family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on 22nd March 2022. Predeceased by her husband Jim, her parents William and Elizabeth, brothers Billy, Johnny, Joe, Paddy and Tony, sisters Ellen and Mary. Deeply regretted by her sisters, Betty and Sheila, brothers Shamey, Stephen and Dermot, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Teresa Dillon (née McCarthy)
New Mill Court, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Loving granny of the late baby Eva. Deeply regretted by her loving family Carrie, Debbie, Kirby, Sarah and Sean and their father Daniel, sisters Maria, Antoinette and Aileen, brother Eamonn, grandchildren Oisin, Ella, Anna, Odhráin and Finn, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Carrie Nicholls residence 52 Railway Mews, Portarlington (eircode R32 CH73) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:10am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the I.C.U. at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise for the wonderful care they gave to their dear mother.
Mary Fullerton
Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, in the care of the staff and nurses at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Edward. Much loved by sister Sarah, brother Eddie, sister-in-law Debbie, brother-in-law Charlie and nephew James. Sadly missed by all her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday March 26th. and can be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise. It would be appreciated if facemasks were worn, while observing social distancing with no handshaking by request.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to The National MS Care Centre at https://www.ms-society.ie/
Pawel Surna
The Tannery, Link Road, Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving son Fabian, father Marian, brothers Maciej and Darek, sisters Monika and Mirela, sister in law Janice, nephews Joshua and Nathan, extended family and friends.
May Pawel Rest In Peace
Cremation service will take place on Friday afternoon in Dardistown Crematorium, Old Airport Road, Dublin, at 2.20pm.
Bridget (Bridie) O’Kane (née McEvoy)
Edward Street, Baltinglass, Wicklow / Laois
Bridget (Bridie), O’Kane, Edward Street, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, 20th March, 2022 peacefully at home in the tender care of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John she will be sadly missed by her sons Tom, Declan, and JJ, grandchildren Sean, Aoife, Lucy, Isabelle and Gearóid, sisters Maggie and Mollie, daughter-in-law Olivia, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence Wednesday, 23rd March, from 6pm until 9pm. Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10-45am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, Baltinglass for 11 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Baltinglass Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass may be viewed on the church webcam.
Oliver Molloy
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Molloy,Oliver, Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, 18th March 2022. Suddenly at his residence. Son of the late Denis and Annie Molloy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Peter (Peadar), John, Chris (Paddy), Tom, Michael and sister Mary, sisters in law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7 pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Thomas (Tom) Horan
The Square, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 R6F2
Thomas (Tom) Horan, The Square, Clonaslee, Co. Laois (Eircode R32R6F2), died peacefully at home in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Pauline, daughter Lorraine (Hogan) and son-in-law Gerry McCarrick. Deeply regretted by his family, Brenda (McCarrick) Dublin, Aideen (Maher) Ballacolla, Claire (Dolan) Tullamore, Gemma (Duggan), Pauline (Fitzgerald), TJ and Cormac, grandchildren, great–grandchildren, brothers and sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother–in–law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home from 2pm on Tuesday 22nd March with recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving for 3pm Requiem Mass on Wednesday 23rd March in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery Clonaslee. Tom’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting county Laois.
Ray Lynam
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Ray Lynam, Shanbeg, Rosenallis Co. Laois, died unexpectedly at home. Deeply regretted by wife Martina, daughters AnneMaire, Deirdre, Fiona and Eimear. Brother Stephen, sister-in-law Caryn, grandchildren Ava, Oran, Hannah and Connell, niece Mary, uncle Sean Quinn, aunts Ann and Mary, sons-in-law Glen, Chris and John, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home today, Monday, from 5pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Reposing Tuesday in his home with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon and burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
House Private on Wednesday morning.
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