Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sophie Morrison
Portlaoise, Laois
Late staff member of Odlum Mills, Portarlington. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen. Pre-deceased by her sister Rosemary and brother-in-law Dave (Gordon). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Margaret and brother-in-law Stewart (Freeman), her friends and neighbours especially the Bergin family.
Funeral Service on Monday at St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Church in Portlaoise at 2pm followed by burial in Coolbanagher Churchyard.
” Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Teresa Breen (née Holohan)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the presence of her family at St. James’s Hospital Dublin.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tommy, children Sharon, Joseph, Jenny and Tracy, grandchildren Lauren, Thomas, Evan, Ryan, Haleigh, Jake, Noah,Sam and Kate, sons-in-law Joe, Alan and Anthony, daughter-in-law Amanda, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence Sharon and Joe Mc Evoy Dooary Ballyroan on Monday from 2pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence via Rathmoyle on Tuesday 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/
Carlos (Kyrle) Delaney
Ash Trees, Stradbally, Laois
Carlos (Kyrle) Delaney, Ash Trees, Stradbally, Laois. Peacefully on the 23rd of July 2022, in the excellent and loving care of the staff in Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted and beloved wife Margaret, daughters Mairéad and Carola, sons Matt and John, brother John, grandchildren Maeve, Conn, Niamh, Seán and Joe, daughter-in-law Jennifer, sons-in-law Frank and Colum, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and his many friends
Kyrle will repose at his residence from 7pm this Saturday evening with Recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Sunday evening to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 7:30pm, Reception Prayers. Requiem Mass on Monday the 25th of July at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
John Keane
Mulberry House, Kildare/Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
John passed away peacefully in the loving and dedicated care of staff in Muiriosa (Moore Abbey). John, dear brother to Muriel, Angela, Richard, Carmel, Barbara and David. Predeceased by his parents Con and Betty and his brother in law Brian. Deeply regretted by his sister in law Marie, brothers in law Michael, Brian and John, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends especially the devoted staff of Mulberry House.
John will be reposing at his sister Muriel’s residence, Killenard on Sunday evening at 6pm until 9pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Monday morning at 11.45am to arrive at Saint John’s Church, Killenard for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 23, 2022
