Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Drennan
Coote st. and Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois
Drennan. James. Formerly Coote St., Portlaoise and Ratheniska. June 2nd 2022. Peacefully in the devoted care of the staff of St Vincents Hosp. Mountmellick. Predeceased by his parents John and Maureen. And sister Pauline Brohpy. Dearly loved brother to Lillian, Rena, Marie-Therese. Peter and Antoinette. Deeply regretted by his Brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his brother Peter’s residence at 43 Liogard, Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise on Friday from 2 pm. With rosary at 8 pm. Requiem mass at 12 noon on Saturday in the Church of the Holy Family, Ratheniska. Cremation will follow afterwards . Mass may be viewed on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/matthewkeeganfuneraldirector
Sean Faherty
Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Mick and Carmel, siblings his twin sister Claire, Dermot, Ciara and Mary Jo, grandmother Kate, aunts, uncles, cousins, a wide circle of friends, work colleagues and neighbours.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Maureen Kavanagh (née Dunne)
St. Fergals Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Unexpectedly at Tullamore Regional Hospital in the presence of her family, predeceased by her grandson Gavin Joseph. Deeply regretted by her loving husband P.J., mother Mary, son Noel, daughters Ann-Marie, Josephine and Noreen, sons-in-law Daniel, Seamus and Gary, ever loving grandchildren James, Kayleigh, Padraig and Thomas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence from 3pm. on Friday with recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11.50 to the Church of Immaculate Conception Ballacolla for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mateusz Drozd
Castlelea View, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Poland. Suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sylvia, father Antoni, mother Bernadetta, sisters Agnieszka and Edyta, extended family work colleagues and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9:50am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10:30am. Funeral afterwards to The Garden Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium for Cremation Service at 1:30pm.
Mateusz’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Mateusz’s Cremation Service will be streamed live on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 2, 2022
