Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lillian Avril Kenny
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Laois
Lillian Avril Kenny, Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, (formerly of Glastuile, Co. Dublin) died 21st September 2022 (long term resident of St. Vincent’s Community Nursing Centre, Mountmellick, Co. Laois). Pre-deceased by her mother Anna (nee Colton) and father William, her sisters Ina (Stephenson), Jennifer (Perry) and Dorenda (Buckley), survived by her nieces Dorcas (Jacob), Miriam (Brusey) and Aileen (Cox) and their families, her nephews Robert Perry and Peter Stephenson and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Tony Dowling
Sydney Australia /, Portarlington, Laois
The death has occurred of Tony Dowling Sydney, Australia and formerly of Congress Tce Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Karin, daughters Eve and Jennifer. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law Matthew and Jason, his 5 wonderful grandsons, brother Dick, sisters Angela, Sheila and Marian, his loving nieces and nephews, his many relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, brother Seamus, sisters Debbie and Evelyn.
Tony’s Funeral to take place in Sydney, Australia.
Patrick (Paddy) Fitzpatrick
Graigue, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Fitzpatrick, Graigue, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died 21st September 2022 peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and previously in the Care of the Staff at St. Vincents Community Hospital, Mountmellick. Beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. Predeceased by his brothers Seamus and Thomas, and his sisters Bridie, Josephine, Lily and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his brothers Frank, Richard and Brendan, his sisters Anne and Pauline, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 6 o’clock. Recital of the Rosary at 8 o’clock. Prayers in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday at 1pm. Removal at 1.45pm to St. Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
George Doyle
Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois / Killeshin, Laois
Formerly of Ardenteggle, Killeshin, County Laois. Passed away on the 20th of September 2022 in his 88th year peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth, brother Packie, sisters Maria, Josie and Lillie and daughter-in-law Nerissa. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary (Maisie), family Martina (Tina) (Dwyer), James, George, Mary (Collins) and John, sons-in-law Paul and Aidan, daughters-in-law Aileen and Louise, grandchildren Luke, Ross, Rory, Michael, Emma, Dara, Ciara, Mona, Jamie, Owen and Oran, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 R520) on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday arriving Church of The Sacred Heart, Rath for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77).
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To MS Ireland: https://www.ms-society.ie/
Pamela Conneely (née O’Sullivan)
Clonee, Meath / Portarlington, Laois
Conneely (née O’Sullivan) (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly Portarlington, Co. Laois) – September 18, 2022, peacefully at home, beloved wife of the John and much loved mother of Denise, sister of the late Jim and sister-in-law of the late Nicky; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, daughter, Denise’s partner John, her brothers George and Denis, sisters-in-law Pauline, Geraldine, Rita and Anne, brothers-in-law Mario and Cóilín, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and her many friends, especially Lall.
Removal on Wednesday evening to Church of Ss. Peter & Paul, Dunboyne arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. For livestream please click HERE
Michael (Mick) O’Shea
St.Brigids and Dr.Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael (Mick) O’Shea (affectionately known as ‘The Monk’). Formerly of St. Brigid’s and Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise. Unexpectedly, September 18th 2022.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Bernadette. Deeply regretted by his family Betty, Brid, Murt, Michelle, Martina Siobhann, Marcella, Bernadette, Mick and Noel, his forty four grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brothers John and Joe, sisters Mary, Lucy, Anne and Annie, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in the home of his daughter Siobhann 46 The Grange, Portlaoise R32CDX8 on Wednesday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Burial after in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
