Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora McEvoy
Ballymoyle, Mountmellick, Laois
Nora McEvoy Ballymoyle, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, died August, 1st 2022, in the loving care of the Staff at St. Vincent’s Community Hospital, Mountmellick, in her 96th year. Deeply regretted by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements later.
Denis Ryan
Palmerstown, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois/Kildare
RYAN, Denis (Donnacha) (Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip and formerly of Palmerstown, Dublin 20 and Portlaoise, Co. Laois) August 1st, 2022 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Sheila (neé Cleare) and dear father of Catherine, Elizabeth, Denis, Michael, Carmel, Patrick, Joseph, Stephen and Carol. Pre-deceased by his son-in-law Noel, granddaughter Debbie and great-grandson Aidan.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan on Thursday evening (4th August) from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown on Friday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Denis’ Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by clicking this LINK followed by his committal service by clicking this LINK.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association.
James (Jim) Delaney
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
James (Jim) Delaney Derryguile Mountmellick Co. Laois died August 1st peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore in the company of his loving family.
Predeceased by his dear wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving family Anna Marie, James,Tom and Pat, extended family, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Catherine Bergin
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois
Bergin Catherine (nee Miller) of Liogard, Portlaoise, died peacefully on 30th July 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jimmy and dearly loved mother to Claire, Mark and Deirdre.
Cherished grandmother to Lily, Sam, Emme, Lauren and Josh. Loving sister to Yvonne, mother in law to Chris and Kerry. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews and nieces. She is deeply regretted by her loving family and a large number of relatives and friends.
She is reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday, 1st of August, from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday, 2nd of August, to arrive at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Live webcam at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/.
Cremation will follow in Newlands Cross Cemetery and Crematorium, Dublin 24 afterwards. Family flowers only. Donations (if desired) to Friends of Tullamore Hospital. Please observe Covid precautions.
Mary Olive Conroy (née O’Sullivan)
Mountmellick, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Olive Conroy (nee O’Sullivan) peacefully in TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth, previously of Mountmellick and Killinard, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her loving husband Gerry. Will be sadly missed by her brothers Bernard and Gerard, sisters Mona, Teresa, Carmel, Virginia, Dolores, brothers and sisters in law and many nephews, nieces and relatives and friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Wednesday from 5pm Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St.Johns Church Killenard. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery.
Tom Phelan
Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois
Tom (Thomas) Phelan, Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, after an illness he faced with great strength, determination and courage in the Mater Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Bridget and James, brothers John and Paul and sister Martina formally from Ballinakill.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken children Andrea, Ruairi, Ciara and Tomas, and their mother Marie, daughter-in-law Carol, sons-in-law Brian and Paul and his adored and cherished grandchildren Alex, Emma, Oisín, Rebecca, Sarah, Tommy and Jim. Sadly missed by his uncle Kieran, brothers Paddy, Jimmy and Kevin, sisters Ann and Nora, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, many friends and customers.
Funeral arrangements later.
Séamus (Jim) Rhatigan
Cullohill, Laois
Rhatigan, Séamus (Jim), Cullohill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of Nora. Dearly loved father of Pádraig, Anne, Máire, Norma and Michelle. Cherished Grandad and friend to his twelve grandchildren.
Will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbours. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice.
House private. Funeral arrangements later.
Michael Brophy PC
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Clonsilla, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Roskelton, Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois. Michael died peacefully in the excellent care of the management and staff of St Francis Hospice on 29th July, 2022.
Beloved husband of Anna (nee Crowe) and much loved father of Richard and James, father in law of Karen, devoted grandfather of Áine, dearly loved by his brother and sisters, John, Frances (Duff), Sinclair (Foster), Helena, Brigid (Cuffe) and the late Mary and Sr Catherine (Kit).
Will be sadly missed by his family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends, musicians and former colleagues in the insurance industry.
Reposing at Cunnigham’s Fuenral home, Blanchardstown, this Tuesday evening from 5 to 7pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Brigid’s Parish church, Blanchardstown. Interment afterwards in St Fintans cemetery, Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois, arriving at approximately 3.30pm.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.blanchardstownparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
House strictly private.
John Delaney
Laurel Villa, Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
John Delaney, Laurel Villa, Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. July 30th 2022. Peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family following a long illness borne with great determination, courage and dignity. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Elizabeth and his sisters Ann and Mary.
Sadly mourned by his beloved wife Laurie and his adoring family Ursula, Lorraine, Karen, Joe, Audrey, Aíne and John, sons-in-law P.J., Paul, Jonathan and David, daughters-in-law Natasha and Sarah and his sixteen grandchildren, his brothers Joe and Pat, sisters Betty and Josie, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home this Sunday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday in St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory, at 11am (borrisinossoryparishonlinefacebookpage) streaming will be live at funeral time.
Interment in Derrinsallagh Cemetery Borris-in-Ossory. House private on Monday morning, please. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
Mandy White
Coote St., Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Joe (Dunne). Pre-deceased by her parents Jeff & Cathy. Much loved mother of Stacy, Steven, Kristen and Kristian.
Sadly missed by her mother in law Kay, her father in law Joe, her sister Debbie and brother in law Kes, her childrens’ partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 1, 2022
