Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Kaye (née Wall)
Rahin House, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 HH72 / Athy, Kildare
Wife of the late Eamon. Deeply regretted by her loving family Mary, Karen, Enda and P.J., brother Mike, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Anna and Lisa, sisters-in-law Rose and Ann, grandchildren Aisling, Darragh, Kevin, Aoife, Donal, Siobhán, Niamh, Ciara, Eamon and Arron, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 10am on Tuesday morning (August 23rd) until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal at 1.30pm on Wednesday afternoon to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private Wednesday morning, please.
Bernard Downey (Jnr)
Droughill, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Beloved son of Barney and Ann and dear brother of Paddy, Brigid, John and Eddie. Sadly missed by his loving parents, sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, extended family, carers, neighbours and friends.
Family flowers only, please.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Teresa Murphy
Tennisrath, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Formerly of Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Wife of the late John, mother of the late Joseph and sister of the late John, Mary, Paddy and Tim. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Elizabeth and Kathleen, sister Kathleen (McNamara), sons-in-law Colm and Paul, grandchildren Dinny, Tom, Little Lizzie, Kevin, Lorraine, Noel and Lily, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy on Monday evening (August 22nd) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles (via Ballickmoyler) for prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday morning, see link https://arlesparish.ie/webcam/ Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Fintan Keegan
Green Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Keegan Fintan, Green Rd., Portlaoise July 31st 2022. Following a brief illness, at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Fint will be sadly missed by his nieces Mary , Kay and their families. Nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. And home carers.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery afterwards.
Emily Justin (née Gill)
Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her family, in the care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Recently deceased by her husband of 58 years Richard ( Dick).Much loved mother of Linda, Hilda, Ken and Elaine. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family , her daughter-in-law Hilda, sons-in-law Paul, Roger and Karl, grandchildren Justin, Ciall, Rebecca, Amy, Laura, Evan, Ross and Scott, sister Olive, brothers Robert, Ernest, Harold and Cecil, sisters-in-law, family circle and friends.
Reposing in Portlaoise Methodist Church on Monday at 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Funeral service on Tuesday at 2pm followed by burial in The Rock of Dunamase Cemetery.
House Private Please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in lieu to MS Society.
