Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Elizabeth Galbraith (née Boyle)
The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. Surrounded by her beloved family and deservingly regretted by her husband Aubrey, daughters Linda, Sandra, Tanya and Orla, son Keith, sons-in-law Trevor, David and Philip, daughter-in-law Gayle, brothers John and Charlie, sister-in-law Bridget, grandchildren Dylan, Daniel, Louise, Adam, Sophie, David and Millie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Removal from her residence on Monday evening to arrive at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, Abbeyleix, for Service at 7pm.
Funeral service on Tuesday at 3pm. burial afterwards in the adjoining church yard. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Appeal at St. James’ Hospital.
House Private.
Ann Stanley (née McLoughlin)
Derry, Rosenallis, Laois
Derry Rosenallis Co. Laois and formerly O’Moore Street Mountmellick.
Died July 1st at home in the loving care of her devoted family and friends after an illness borne with great patience and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Deeply regretted by her loving family relatives and her many friends.
Ann’s funeral arrangements will be announced on Thursday July 7th.
John Phelan
Donaghmore, Laois
John Phelan, Castletown House, Donaghmore, Co. Laois. July 1st 2022. Peacefully in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Haslam), Josie (McDonnell) and Eileen (Booth), his brothers Lar and Joe. Deeply regretted by his wife Moira and his daughter Helen, son-in-law Sean Sherman, grandchildren John, Joe and Moira, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence (Castletown House) (R32 EFD0) on Sunday evening from 3pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery Rathdowney.
James Brennan
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan James, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. Died June 30th 2022. Predeceased by his father James. Deeply regretted by his loving mother Susan, brothers Christopher and Patrick, sister Sally, sister-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow afterwards. Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/.
Michael Conroy
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy Michael. Beladd, Portlaoise. July 1st 2022. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Dearly loved husband to Clare. Cherished father to Owen, James and Keith, daughters in law, Lorraine, Frances, and Brid, grandchildren Ada, Robin, Aaron, and Jack. Deeply regretted by his sister Doreen, brothers Bernie, Anthony, and Noel, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and former colleagues in the Fire Service.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Monday to arrive in SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Sharon Claxton (née O’Brien)
Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sharon Claxton (nee O’Brien), Cashel, Pike of Rushall and formerly of Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. June 30th 2022 (suddenly) at her home.
Pre-deceased by her parents Dickie and Kitty,
Deeply regretted and will sadly missed by her loving husband Willie, brothers, Raymond, Richard, Sean, Colm and Paul, sister Catherine (McGrath), sisters in law, Mary, Susan and Lisa, brother in law Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Cashel, Pike of Rushall, (EirCode R32 D8W6) this Friday evening (July 1st.) from 4 o’c with rosary in the house at 8 o’c.
Removal on Saturday morning (July 2nd.) to the Pike of Rushall Church (EirCode R32 V320) for Funeral Mass at 10 o’c with burial immediately afterwards in Ballaghmore cemetery. House Private Please on Saturday morning.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 2, 2022
