Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Scott (née Butler)
The Bungalow, Grange, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Errill, Laois
Margaret Scott (nee Butler), The Bungalow, Grange, Borris in Ossory and formerly of Errill, Co. Laois, 13th of April 2022(peacefully) at the Hermitage Clinic, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her husband Joseph(Joe). Deeply regretted by her loving sons, Noel, Kieran and Brian, daughter Helen, brother Séamus, daughter in-law Patricia, son in-law Robert, grandchildren, David, Maeve, Ellen, Laura, Emma and Jennifer, niece, nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Goucher
98 Drumgullion Avenue, Newry, Down / Laois
Goucher, John – R.I.P. 98 Drumgullion Avenue, Newry and formerly Moyadd, County Laois. Died 9th April 2022 at Daisy Hill Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Joe Goucher, sister Sarah Dunne, partner Julia Fox and grandson Jonathan Appleby.
John’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ on Friday (15th April) from 12.00 noon until 12.30pm. Removal at 12.45pm for private cremation at 2.00pm in Dardistown crematorium, Dublin.
Deeply regretted by his daughter Claire Appleby, sisters Rebecca Jackson and Mary O’ Malley, sister-in-law Kathleen Goucher, grand-daughter Catherine, Brendan, Mark and Linda Fox, nieces and nephews.
Gerry Kelly
Sweetview, Abbeyleix, Laois
Unexpectedly but peacefully at home in the presence of his loving wife. Devoted husband and best friend to May, wonderful father to Laura and Sarah and adoring Adad to his beloved grandchildren Hannah, Mark and Adam who will miss him dearly, also deeply missed by Sarah’s husband Adrian, Laura’s partner Joe, brothers, sisters,brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews,cousins friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home. Removal at 12 .40 am. to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 1pm. Requiem Mass on Easter Sunday. Burial afterwards in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Durrow, Co Laois.
Paddy McCarthy
New Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McCarthy, Paddy, Silver Lodge, Arden Rd., Tullamore and late of the New Rd., Portlaoise. 13th April 2022. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Following a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary and his brother Tommy. Deeply regretted by his brothers Johnny, Mick and Luke and sisters Christine, Teresa, Nancy, Ann, and Mary-Brigid. Nieces, nephews, relatives and especially the staff and residents of Silver Lodge and St Fintan’s Hosp. Portlaoise.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday from 6 pm with rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Mass. Burial will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Helena (Lena) McEvoy
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Helena (Lena) McEvoy, Trumera, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died (peacefully) on the 13th April 2022 in her 90th year, in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Martha’s ward Mountmellick. Predeceased by her parents John and Ellen, sisters Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Rose and Kate, brothers James and Michael. Sadly missed by her son Martin (Joe) and grandson Barry McEvoy, sister-in-law Katie McEvoy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Holy Thursday evening from 8.0’clock with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Good Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Funeral Liturgy at 10.0’clock followed by Burial in Cromogue Cemetery.
Lena’s Funeral Liturgy will be live streamed on: www.mountrathparish.ie
Ciaran O’Donnell
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
(Former Teacher St John’s Vocational School, Portarlington). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary (nee Duggan) and dear brother Dermot. Sadly missed by his loving family Niall, Eoin, Ciaran, Deirdre and Fintan, siblings Rory, Hugh, Deirdre and Aidan, his adoring grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Good Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Easter Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St John’s Church Killenard, Portarlington (eircode R32 VW77) for Funeral Service at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If desired, To The Irish Cancer Society.
Breda Whelan (née Dalton)
Ralish, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, in the arms of her beloved husband Ned, and her cherished daughters Veronica (Quinn) and Debbie (O’Carroll), sons-in-law Robbie and Fergal, adored granny to Amy, Sarah, Ben, Sam, Adam, and Eli. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family sister and best friend Ann (Maher) sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, wonderful neighbours, carers and many friends.
Reposing in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Thursday, the 14th of April, from 7pm with prayers at 7.50pm. Funeral service at 11am on Friday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral will be live streamed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Margaret Carroll (née Mahon)
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Margaret Carroll (Nee Mahon) Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois (formally Castlebrack, Killeigh) Passed away peacefully on April 13th 2022 at the home of her daughter Noreen Delaney, Derryguile, Mountmellick surrounded by her loving sons and daughters. Predeceased by her husband Pat, her infant son Liam and son-in-law Billy Delaney. Deeply regretted by her sons Michael, Ger, Frank, John, Brendan, daughters Noreen Delaney, Marie Conlon, Bernadette Lennon, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Billy, Gearoid, Emmett, Shane, Aoife, Michael, Kieran, Chloe, Chelsea, Jack, Ben, Joe, Michael, Rachel, Andrea and Bryan. Great-grand children Liam Og, Adah, Sadhbh, Finn, Ollie, Lila, Conor, Oisin, Saoirse, her sisters Lena, Anne, Bernadette, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Noreens home on Thursday from 2pm until removal at 5 o’clock arriving to St. Josephs Church, Mountmellick at 6 o’clock. Holy Week Funeral Service in St. Josephs Church, Mountmellick at 11 o’clock Good Friday morning. Burial after in St. Josephs Cemetery, Mountmellick. Margarets Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Josephs Church, Mountmellick on Easter Monday at 11 o’clock Social distancing and face masks desirable.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 14, 2022
