Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Ger) Scully
Tullore, Ballyroan, Laois
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his brothers Tom and P.J. sister Mary, sister- in – law Gearldine, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Brian O’Rourke
Magherabawn, Feakle, Clare/Galway/Stradbally, Laois
O’Rourke, Magherabawn, Feakle Co. Clare and formerly of Galway and Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Brian, Peacefully at home. Sadly missed by his wife Paula, daughters Anna, Rosa and Eva, brothers and sisters Lorcán, Fr. Caoimhín, Fran, Ger, Seán, Mary and Anne, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephew, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Michael (Mick) Mulhall
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael (Mick) Mulhall, (Retired Painter) Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick (formerly of St. Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick). Died 10th April 2022. Deeply regretted by his sister Martina (Tina) and her husband Tony, nephew William and his wife Sandra, grandniece Amy and her husband Michael.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 8 o’clock. Recital of the Rosary at 9 o’clock. Michael’s Funeral arrangements will be announced on Friday the 22nd of April.
Tony Gannon
Glasnevin, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Gannon Tony (Late of Glasnevin, formerly of Portlaoise), passed peacefully on April 9th, 2022, in his 87th year in the loving care of his devoted family and the staff of St. Raphael’s Ward, Mater Hospital.
Beloved and cherished husband of Joan and wonderful loving father of Rosemary, Tony, Claire and the late Helen. Sadly missed by his family, brother Ignatius, sister Gertie, grandchildren Karl, Rachel, Alex, Jeff, David, Julie, Aoife and Ciara, sons-in-law Ed and Ronan, daughter-in-law Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends to whom he brought great joy and laughter.
Reposing at his daughter Claire’s home in Glasnevin on Monday evening, April 11th, from 6pm to 8pm which will involve limited numbers for limited time periods due to the on-going presence of Covid-19 in the community.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, April 12th, at 10.30am at Saint Columba’s Church, Iona Road, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://www.ionaroadparish.ie/mass-times/webcam/. Those who wish to, may leave a message of condolence in the Condolence section on this page. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of Vincent de Paul at https://www.svp.ie
Michael Mc Grath
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Deeply regretted by his sister Eileen, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm with prayers at 6pm. Funeral leaving his residence on Tuesday at 11.35am to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/ Those who would like to leave a condolence can do so on the online link below.
Eilish Doyle (née Smyth)
Whitethorn Grove, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Eilish Doyle (nee Smyth), Whitethorn Grove, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully on 8th April in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her father Niall and sister Mary Majella. Beloved wife of Ciaran, much loved mother of Niall, Padraic and Ailbhe, mother Mary, brother Dave, sisters Sue and Trish, father-in-law Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Family home private.
Reposing on Sunday 10th April at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, from 4pm to 6pm. Eilish’s funeral cortege will leave from St. Patrick’s Avenue (on Monday 11th of April at 11am., the funeral cortege will walk from St. Patrick’s Avenue (R14 EO31) via the Crib Road to The People’s Park. From The People’s Park, Eilish’s funeral cortege will travel onwards for committal to Shannon Crematorium, Co. Clare V14 PV30. Cremation service will be available to view from 2 pm on the following link: shannoncrematorium-live-streaming Password EDA 14
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Click here to make a Donation
Elizabeth Mortimer
Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Laois/Drumcondra, Dublin
Died peacefully on 8th April in her 92nd year in the excellent care of the Mater Hospital, Dublin after a short illness fought with great courage. Sadly missed by her sister Sarah Delaney (Millmount Place, Drumcondra). Predeceased by her brothers John (Cappard), James (Cappakeel), Michael (Brimingham), Pat (Tinnahinch), sisters Mary Flanagan (Tinnahinch), Kathleen, Sr Elizabeth and Bridget Sr Bridget, St Monicas, Gardiner St. Ester Ennis Rathfarnham, Elizabeth (child) (Tinnahinch). Deeply regretted by her sister Sarah, brothers-in-law. sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday evening from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7:30. Prayers in the Funeral Home at 11am on Tuesday morning. Removal at 11:20 to St Manmans Church Clonaslee for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St.Brigids Cemetery Rosenallis arriving at 1:30.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 10, 2022
