Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Brennan
Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare/Laois
BRENNAN James (Jim) Brownstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare and late of the Rushes, Co. Laois (Retd. Sergeant Major, Military College, The Curragh, where he served for 40 years) – 28th September 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh with his family by his side.
Jim, predeceased by his loving wife Betty; sadly missed by his loving daughters Lilly, Bernadette, Margaret, Brigid and Mary, son Patrick, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Molly, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Newbridge on Thursday from 4pm until 7.30pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass with funeral afterwards to Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Donations box in the Church.
House strictly private at all times please.
Alan Kehoe
Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois
Alan Kehoe. Suddenly abroad. Beloved son of Anne and the late David. Much loved brother of David and the late Rachel (McCarthy). Sadly missed by his brother in law Sean Óg, sister in law Rosaleen, nieces, nephew, extended family, relatives and friends.
Redmond (Red) Murphy
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Redmond Murphy (Better known as Red) Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly Patrick’s Tce., Portarlington September 28th 2022.
Predeceased by his infant son Gerard. Deeply regretted by his dear wife Moyra and family Angela, John, Ray, Geraldine, Irene, Paul and Joyce, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning at 10.40am to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery. House private please on Friday morning.
Alice Thompson (née Hunt)
Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Laois
Alice Thompson (nee Hunt), Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. September 27th 2022. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her husband Eddie. Sadly missed by her loving family Margaret (Keppel), Hilda (Bailey), John and David, daughters-in-law Saundra and Sharon, sons-in-law Keith and Albert, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Rathsaran R32 E0H1) on Wednesday from 3pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral service on Thursday in St. Columba’s Church, Rathsaran at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. House private on Thursday.
Richard (Dick) O’Byrne
Newbridge, Kildare/Timahoe, Laois/Dublin/Greystones, Wicklow
Richard (Dick) O’Byrne of Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Timahoe, Dublin and Mississippi who passed away on Monday 26th September 2022 at Greystones Nursing Home. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Pam and much loved father of Antoinette Richelle and Siobhan and the late Peter, Father-in-law of Andy Barry and Kieron and adored grandad of Molly Bonnie Harvey Kitty Grace and Kelsie and great Grandad of Jesse. Sadly missed by his brother Des and sister-in-law Nadia and all of his late wife’s Family and all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Richard will repose at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole from 3pm until 4pm on Sunday, 2nd October. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown on Monday, 3rd October, for 11am funeral Mass followed by a committal at the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1.30pm.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/
Liam Lane
Emmet St, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam Lane, Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died September 26th 2022. Son of the late Liam and Mai. Predeceased by his brothers Rev. Fr. Martin and Maeliosa and deeply regretted by his brothers, Pat, Tim, Sean, Damien, Vincent and nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing Moloney’s Funaral Home Mountmellick on Thursday morning from 10am. Removal at 10.50am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
Liam’s requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Con Galvin
Windsor, Coolrain, Laois
Con Galvin, Windsor, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 26th September 2022, (peacefully) surrounded by his family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Respectfully cared for by the wonderful management and staff of St Brigid’s Hospital Shaen for the past six months. Sadly missed by his sister Kathleen (Hogan) Dublin, nieces, nephews, extended family, exceptional neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, this Tuesday evening from 6 o’clock, with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to Naomh Garadh Church, Pike of Rushall, (eircode R32V320) for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Camross.
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Laois Hospice.
