Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Burns
Cottage 1, The Green, Stradbally, Laois, R32 XA66/Killeshandra, Cavan
Margaret Burns, Cottage 1, The Green, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Killegoan, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, Wednesday 10th August 2022, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Muiríosa Foundation.
Very deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters Pat, Owen, John, Stephen, Kitty, Ann, Sheila and Marie, uncle Stephen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and relatives and friends and her very good friends in Stradbally and Monasterevin.
Margaret will repose in Cottage 1, Stradbally, Co. Laois (R32 XA66) on Thursday 11th August, from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 12th August in St Brigid’s Church, Killeshandra at 12pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Muiríosa Foundation.
Rose Dempsey (née Minnock)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballycumber, Offaly
Rose Dempsey nee Minnock, Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. August 9th (Ex R.P.N St.Fintan’s Hospital Portlaoise). Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her mother Catherine, father Tom, brother Andy and sister Kathleen.
Rose will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband Paddy, her daughter Cora and son Cyril, her adored grandchildren Emily, Alan, Conor, Tara and Ryan, daughter-in-law Noeleen, son-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Margaret Minnock, brother-in-law Joe and his wife Kathleen, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, friends and former colleagues in St. Fintan’s Hospital.
Reposing at her residence on Thursday, August 11th, from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. Requiem mass on Friday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise. Live webcam at https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Followed by interment in Boher Cemetery, Ballycumber Co.Offaly, arriving at 2:30pm.
Dr. Jane Lyons
Clough, Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Dr. Jane Lyons, peacefully, while sleeping in her home in Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Beloved mother of Sinéad, Shane and Kate; and big sister to Kate, Sarah, Helena and Matthew. She is sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Conor, many friends and adoring pets.
Her wake will take place in O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, Co. Laois (R32 NY24) on Friday, August 12th, from 6pm to 8pm. We will then celebrate Jane’s life with a humanist ceremony in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 10.40am on Saturday, August 13th.
For those unable to attend, her memorial service will also be live streamed online (the livestream link will be uploaded later). Her family request donations to Dog’s Trust in place of cards or flowers.
Michael McDonnell
Norwood Park, Rushbrooke, Cobh
Retired Garda Sergeant & formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family & in the loving care of Dr. Harry Kelleher & all at Oaklodge Nursing Home, Cloyne. Beloved husband of the late Regina & much – loved father of Frank, Clodagh & Aoife, dear brother of Betty & the late Pauline, Dympna, Mona & Evelyn.
Sadly, missed & lovingly remembered by his son, daughters, sister, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Roy, grandchildren Camille, Luke & Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & a wide circle of friends.
Michael will repose at Cahill’s Funeral Home, Newtown Rd., Cobh P24Y383, on Tuesday, August 9th, from 5.30pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, August 10th, at 10.30am to St. Colman’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on www.cobhcathedralparish.ie
Darren Horan
Graigue Tullamore Road, Mountmellick
Unexpectedly, on August 2nd 2022. Deeply regretted by his loving parents David and Olive brothers Jack and David, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 2pm. Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Paul’s Cemetery, Emo, arriving approx 12.30pm.
Virginia Doyle (née O’Rourke)
Lake Glen, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of the late Patrick and much-loved mother of Lisa, Thomas and Patrick (P).
Deeply regretted by her loving family, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren Jane, Brian, Barry, Jack and Joe, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home, Portlaoise, on Monday from 7pm to 9:30pm with rosary recital at 9:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12:00 noon in SS Peter & Paul’s Church. Interment afterwards in St SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Noel Bracken
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Bracken Noel. Beladd, Portlaoise, August 5th 2022, suddenly, at his residence. Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Elsie (nee Langton). Adored father to Brendan, Fintan and Noelle Dooley. Deeply regretted by his wife and family.
Predeceased by his brothers Jim and Hugh. Cherished grandfather to Hannah, Cormac, Conan, Cahir, Eoin, Cian, and Aidan.
Sadly missed by his daughters in law Janice and Jenny, son in law Mick, brother Donal and sisters Majorie (Costigan) and Mary (Cooke), and Anne Costigan , brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and former colleagues in the ESB.
Richard (Dickie) Dempsey
Swan Road, Durrow, Laois
Predeceased by by his beloved wife Joan, father Richard, mother Sarah and brother Joe. Survived and dearly missed by his sister Monica, 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 in law Muriel, brother in law Pat, daughters in law Simone, Rosarii, Jinnie and Niamh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the family home (eircode above) from 4.00pm to 8.00pm on Tuesday evening with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 10, 2022
