Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerry Kealy
Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Gerry Kealy, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 5th, 2022, at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Beloved husband of Maisie, much loved father of James, Michael, Bridget and Noleen, adored grandfather of Lizzy, Mikey, Paddy, Molly, Katie, Ellie, Ger, Rosie and Joe and cherished brother of Annie, Alice, Jenny and the late Mary, James and Bridie.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, especially his good friends at his Whist games.
Reposing at his daughter Noleen’s home, Ashfield, Ballickmoyler (Eircode R93 P9E2) from 6pm on Wednesday. Reposing all day on Thursday, with prayers at 9pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Gabriel Murphy
Kellyville, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, children Eugene, Therese, Joe, Owen, Ann, Mary, Paula and Gayle, brothers, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 22 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R14D432) on Wednesday (6th April) from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence at 10.30am on Thursday morning (7th April) arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Mary McCabe (née Twomey)
Cork Rd, Portlaoise, Laois / Cork City, Cork
McCabe. “Glasheen” Cork Rd., Portlaoise, 3rd April 2022. Suddenly at Portlaoise Hospital. Surrounded by her loving family. Mary, beloved wife of recently deceased Michael. Dearly loved mother to Joe, Aidan, Brian and Eoin. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters-in-law, adored grandchildren. Sister, Anne Howe. Brothers in law, sisters in law. nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Wed. from 6 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Mass on Thursday followed by burial in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Please continue to observe Covid precautions.
Louise KELLY
2 Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois / Daingean, Offaly
Late of 16 Coologue, Daingean. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Emily. Louise will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Shauna, fiancé Alan, brothers John, Michael and Peter, sisters Michelle, Anne-Marie and Mary, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Portarlington on Wednesday for family only. Removal on Thursday morning to Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Daingean. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland https://www.cfireland.ie/
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-church-7
Seán Creagh
Church View, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois
Seán Creagh, Church View, Mooreville and formerly Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and Drumcondra, Dublin. April 3rd 2022. Peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Predeceased by his sisters Moira, Anna, Lizzy, Breda and Teresa and his brother Patrick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann and his sisters Margaret and Kathleen, sister-in-law Breda, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 12 noon followed by interment in Rathdowney local Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 5, 2022
