Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy Brennan
2 Main Street, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
In the care of Dr. Ravi and his team, Private 3, St. James’ Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Pauline, sons James, Philip and John, daughters Lynn and Dawn, step-son Eric, step-daughters Sabrina, Kayla and Allie, brothers Michael, Peter and Jimmy, sisters Mary and Betty, daughters-in-law Siobhan, Majella and Aisling, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Dylan, Eva, Allie, Meesha, Jessica and Lilah Jo, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) from 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon (June 1st) with Rosary at 6.30pm.
Removal at 7pm on Wednesday evening to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for prayers 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday morning . Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
Nancy Dunphy (née O’Toole)
Tallaght, Dublin/Attanagh, Laois
Dunphy (née O’Toole), Nancy (Homelawn Gardens, Tallaght and late of Grennan, Attanagh, Co. Laois), May 30th, 2022 peacefully at Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Denis and dear mother to John, Lou-Anne and Noel.
Nancy will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother Michael, daughters-in-law Sinéad and Patricia, grandchildren Hannah and Louis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, very special neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Thursday (June 2nd) from 3:30pm until 5pm prior to her Removal to St. Dominic’s Church, Tallaght arriving for 5:30pm.
Funeral Mass Friday (June 3rd) at 10am and afterwards to Bohernabreena Cemetery. All enquiries to – 01 451 6701.
Philomena (Phil) Carroll (née Hyland)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Philomena (Phil) Carroll (nee Hyland), Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died 29th May 2022 peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, son Noel and sister Pauline. Will be very sadly missed by her loving family Pat, AnneMarie, Evelyn and Eddie.
She will be dearly missed by her loving grandchildren Pauric, Declan, Gearoid, Emma, James, Sean, Bronagh and Jarlath. Deeply regretted by her brothers Tom, Joe and Edmund, sister Bertie, daughters in law Anne and Geraldine, sons in law John and James, sisters in law Chrissie, Kathleen, Breda and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday from 2pm with Rosary at 9pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 2pm in St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, burial afterwards in St Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Phil’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting county Laois.
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Phil’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Marie Casey (née Brannock)
Broughla, Clonaslee, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Loving wife of the late Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Ann, sons Tommy, Paddy, John, Brendan and Eamon, sisters Phil and Frances, grandchildren Ronan, Fergus, Robert, Michael, Sinead, Declan, Claire, Fiona and Caroline, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday evening from 3pm with Removal at 6:20pm arriving St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Clonaslee.
Marie’s Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
Joan (Johanna) Dempsey (née Spillane)
Swan Road, Durrow, Laois, R32 P6K5/Skibbereen, Cork
Peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved father and mother Patrick and Bridie and sister Claire. Survived by her devoted husband Richard (Dickie), sons Ken, Kieran, Patrick and Finian, daughters Muriel and Sarah, grandchildren Lina, Shane, Grace, Caitriona, Conal, Jack, Joe, Orlaith, Oisín, Eoghan and Finian, great grandchildren Josh and Leah, sister Muriel, brother Pat.
Sadly missed by her sisters in law Monica and Patricia, daughters in law Simone, Rosarii, Jinnie and Niamh, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 4.00pm on Wednesday evening with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.00am.
Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger.
Patrick (Pat) Phelan
Stacks Villas, Tralee, Tralee, Kerry/Laois
Patrick (Pat) Phelan, Stacks Villas, Tralee and Late of Aghaboe, Co. Laois. Died on 28th May 2022, in the care of the wonderful staff at the Palliative Care Centre at University Hospital Kerry. One of fourteen children, Pat recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a large Phelan family party, the memories of which, will sustain his family in the wake of their tragic loss.
Predeceased by his wife Anne and three of his siblings, Pat was a cherished father to Keith, Jason, and Brain, and an adoring grandfather to Tristan, Aliyah, Lukas, Éanna, Jude, Naoise, Méabh, and Róisín. Pat will be sadly missed by his loving partner Noreen, stepchildren Samantha, Tonya, Tara, Ashley and Wesley, daughters-in-law Treasa, Maeve and Geraldine, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
Pat could regularly be seen on the highways and byways of Tralee accompanied by his side-kick Millie the dog, who will mourn his loss deeply.
Pat will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He touched the lives of many people, not least his wonderful neighbours in Stacks Villas. Pat’s door was always open and everyone was welcomed in! His generosity was limitless and he was truly a friend to all.
Reposing at “The Rose Room” Hogan’s Funeral Home, Tralee, on Tuesday, 31st May 2022, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral cortege departing Hogan’s Funeral Home at 10.15am on Wednesday, 1st June, arriving at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee, at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass which will be live streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net. Burial afterwards in the New Rath Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to the Kerry Cancer Support Group.
House private please, except for family and close friends. Private parking at front and rear of Hogan’s Funeral Home for mourners.
Enquiries to John O’Rahilly at Hogan’s Funeral Home, Tralee on 066 7121119 or 0876865632
Michael Dillane
Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Laois / Asdee, Kerry
Michael Dillane, Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Asdee, Co. Kerry, May 29th 2022. Peacefully, at his residence. Former Principal of St. Fergal’s College, Rathdowney. Sadly missed by his wife Kitty and his sons John, Peter and Dominic, daughters-in-law Linda, Jeanne and Agnes, grandchildren Colm, Shauna, Louis, Anna, Julia, Chloe and Isa, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, on Tuesday evening from 7pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, at 12 noon, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Sarah (Sally) Osborne (née Loughnane)
Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Sarah (Sally) Osborne (née Loughnane), Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 27th May 2022, (peacefully) at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Shamie and daughter Anne Marie, parents Patrick and Annie (Loughnane).
Deeply regretted by her daughters Sadie and Statia, sons PJ, Michael, Kieran, Stephen and Seamus, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Sunday evening from 6 o’clock with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Monday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Sally’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
The Osborne family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time, so please observe Covid precautions.
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