Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Fitzpatrick
Shankill, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
Frank Fitzpatrick of Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Saturday 2nd April 2022, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of the late Anna and father of Justin. He will be sadly missed by his adored granddaughters Patience and Poppy and their mother Sadie, sister-in-law Irene, nieces and nephews and by his extended family and friends, especially Ian and Laun.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Mary Kelly (née Duff)
Castledargan, Ballygawley, Sligo / Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Kelly (nee Duff), of Castledargan, Ballygawley, Co. Sligo and formerly of Ballyknockan, Portlaoise Co. Laoise. Died peacefully on 3rd April 2022 in her 91st year surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Summerville Nursing Home, Strandhill, Co. Sligo after an illness fought with great courage. Predeceased by her husband Owen, sadly missed by her sons John and Paul, daughters Colette (Carter) and Clare (Rooney), adoring grandchildren, daughters in law Jennifer and Mary, sons in law Garret and Michael, sisters Mena (Bergin), Elizabeth (Murphy), Clare (Edge) and Brigid (McQuinn) brothers Fintan Duff and Paddy Duff brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews and nieces, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Paul’s house, Ballygawley (F91 P7X8) on Monday April 4th from 4pm to 8pm. House private for family on Tuesday morning. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if required to North West Hospice. Funeral Mass on Tuesday April 5th at 2pm in Church of the Assumption, Sooey followed by burial in St. Nathy’s Cemetery Collooney Co Sligo.
Richard Sheehy
Liffey View, Newbridge, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
SHEEHY Richard, Liffey View, Newbridge, Co Kildare and late of Portlaoise, Co Laois – 2nd April 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Bridie, father John and brother Tony; sadly missed by his loving brothers and sisters Eileen, Maura, Sean, Brendan, Bridie and Peg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11am (walking) via his residence to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11.30am. Mass will be live streamed on: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Funeral afterwards to Allen Cemetery, Allen.
Maureen Maher
Raheny, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her husband Patrick (late of Rathleague, Portlaoise) and her son Brendan. Dearly loved mother to John. Cherished grandmother to Liam, Norma, Rory, Kieran and Tilly. Daughter in law Joanne, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Monday evening from 7pm. With rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Please observe Covid precautions. The family/ wishes to thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
Johanna (Josie) Brown (née Dowling)
Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny, Callan, Kilkenny/Freshford, Kilkenny/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, on Thursday 31st March 2022 in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny.
Pre-deceased by her husband Bill. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Helen, son-in-law Kevin, grandsons David and Philip, David’s wife Niamh, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Josie Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan on Monday, 4th April, from 5pm. Funeral Prayers will be recited at 7pm, followed by removal to St. Lachtain’s Church, Freshford. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the following link: Click Here
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