Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fr Denis Murphy
Carlow/Crettyard, Laois/Goresbridge, Kilkenny
Doonane, Crettyard, Co Laois and formerly Upper Grange, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny.
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Margaret, brother Eamonn and sisters Rita, Betty Morrissey, Sister Anna (Cross and Passion), Sister Breda (Cross and Passion).
He will be sadly missed by Bishop Denis Nulty, fellow Clergymen and colleagues, his nephew, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours, parishioners and many friends.
Rosary on Tuesday at 7pm in The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois. Arrival in St Abban’s Church, Doonane, (Eircode R93 AT86) on Wednesday at 4pm with prayers that evening at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday in St Abban’s Church, Doonane, at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick Mulhall jnr
Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Parnell Street, Thurles, Tipperary/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. In the wonderful care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown, Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Maureen.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, devoted husband Zeljko, father Pat, sisters Clodagh, Caroline and Angela, brother Brendan, nephews Brian, Eoin, Odhran, Aodhan and Paddy, nieces Grace and Anna, brothers-in-law Paul, Ian and Colin, sister-in-law Alva, step-mother Mary, uncles, aunts, cousins, many friends (especially Elaine and Chanelle) and former colleagues in C&F Quadrant.
Reposing in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Wednesday 21st Dec. from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles, on Thursday 22nd Dec. at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Thurles. The Mass can be viewed at www.thurlesparish.ie.
Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Monica Condron
Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, Laois/Rahan, Offaly
Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, Laois. Late of Ferthaun, Screggan, Mucklagh, Co Offaly.
Died 19th December 2022. Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the nurses and staff of Ballard Lodge. Deeply regretted by her brothers Alo (Killeigh) and Carthage (Rahan), sister-in-law Breda Condron and brother-in-law Jimmy Curley, nieces, nephews, community and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, 21st December 2022, at 12 noon in St. Colman’s Church, Mucklagh. Burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Mucklagh.
The family ask for your understanding with regards to the current Covid situation and vulnerability of family members not to handshake at funeral, please.
Messages of condolence can be left for the family on the Lawless Funerals Website https://tullamorefunerals.ie/notices/obituaries/ or below. Mass Can be viewed live on St. Colman’s Church Webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-colmans,-mucklagh-tullamore
Kathleen Naughton (née Greene)
Ballyadams, Laois
Kathleen is pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael Naughton, and survived by her four children and grandchildren: Bob (Maria), Alexandra, Siobhan, Bobby, Kathleen. Dymphna (Stephen) Kerrigan, Connor, Sydney, Fiona, Oona, Caitlin. Pauline (Jim) Maloney, Ciara (Ryan), Matthew, Kayleigh. Mike (Jen), Mikey, Stella and Grace.
Her siblings, Mai (pre-deceased), Bridie, Margaret, Christina, Ann, James, her Godson P.J. Galvin and many nieces and nephews.
She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
(May her soul be seated on God’s right hand).
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Kathleen Naughton’s life will take place at 10:30am on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Church/Mt. Carmel, 1 Noonan Drive, Lake Carmel, NY 10512.
Following the Mass, interment at her final resting place alongside her beloved husband Michael (2015) will take place at Raymond Hill Cemetery in Carmel, NY.
Cargain Funeral Homes Mahopac/Carmel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
“Celebrating the Life” A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen Naughton
Zoom Location – Our Lady of the Lake Church/ Mt. Carmel
Date: Dec 19, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM Eastern Time
Rita (Margaret Mary) Brophy (née Bolger)
Limerick Street, Roscrea, Tipperary / Mountrath, Laois
Rita (Margaret Mary) Brophy, (née Bolger), Limerick Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, and formerly Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co.Laois, Died 18th December 2022, (peacefully) at the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home Roscrea, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and her son Michael.
Dear mother to Ger, Katherine, Lorraine, Philomena and Edward. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening from 6.0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Rita’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
James (Jim) Corby
Shanavaughy, Clough, Laois
James (Jim) Corby, Shanavaughy, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. December 17th 2022. Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his sisters Ann (Dunphy), Sr. Kathleen, brother Sean and son-in-law Edward Lowry. Sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughters Paula, Deirdre and Belinda, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren, brother Liam and sisters, Sr. Teresa and Mai (Walker), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday at his residence (R32 HXF6) from 4pm with prayers at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Canice’s Church, Clough, followed by interment in Clough Cemetery.
Cottie (Catherine) Kennedy (née Deegan)
Kylebrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Kennedy (nee Deegan) Kylebrook, Portlaoise and late of Bridge St., Dec 16th 2022. Suddenly, at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Dearly loved mother ot Fintan. Deeply regretted by her loving son, daughter in law Deirdre, granddaughter Ciara, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the residence of her son Fintan at Kylebrook, from 6 pm on Monday with rosary at 8pm. On Tuesday, funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe Covid precautions.
Pat Holohan (née O’Neill)
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Pat Holohan Twoomey Park, Mountmellick Co. Laois. Died December 16th, in the company of her loving family, at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Deeply regretted by her loving family, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Pat will repose in her home today Saturday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Reposing in her home Sunday from 1pm until 3pm (R32KA48). Family time thereafter until removal at 4.30pm to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving at 5pm. Requiem Mass Monday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. Family Flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Oncology unit Tullamore or Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.
Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the online section below. The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Mary Rosney (née Conway)
Clonlyon, Clonaslee, Laois
Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. House Private after the Rosary.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Mary’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. If you wish to offer your condolences to the Rosney family, you may do so in the Condolences section below.
House Strictly Private on Monday morning, please.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Ken Smollen Food Appeal.
Josephine (Josie) Sweeney (née Murphy)
Rathmore, Ballybrophy, Laois
Josephine (Josie) Sweeney (nee Murphy), Rathmore, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois. 16th December 2022. Peacefully at home, in her 101st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick and grandchild Tiernan.
Beloved mother of Marion Winifred, Margaret, Donal, Mary, Josephine and Ann-Marie. Sadly missed by her 13 grandchildren, brother, sister, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday 19th at 12 noon in The Church of The Assumption, Killasmeestia, Co. Laois, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret (Peggy) Keane (née Delaney)
Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois/Galmoy, Kilkenny
Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas, Co Kildare, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Donal, brother Dan, sisters Bab & Mary.
Sadly missed by her daughter Nuala, sons Michael, Brian, Donal and Damien, sister Sheila, brother Paddy, brothers in law, sisters in law, daughters in law Margaret, Kathy, Claire & JoJo, son in law Mark, adored grandchildren Louis, Erin, Hannah, Conor, Niall, Aoife, Cillian, Arthur, Ruairi, Chloe, Darragh, Isabelle, Dylan, Charlie and Devin, nieces & nephews, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Reposing at her residence from 3pm on Sunday until 7pm. Removal to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to East Midlands Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. The Mass can be viewed on: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Celine Knight (née Phillips)
Seskin, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Beloved wife of the late Garrett and dear mother of the late David . Deeply regretted by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all other family and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Saturday from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:10 am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15 pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Celine’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To S.V.D.P. Portarlington.
Bridget Mack
Serenity Lodge, Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois/Portarlington, Offaly
Formerly of St Patrick’s Tce., Portarlington County Offaly. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Sarah, Pat and Betty, nieces, nephews, relatives, The Staff and fellow residents of Serenity Lodge.
Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Portarlington on Tuesday morning, 20th December, at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Bridget’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Joseph (Joe) Mullins
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois/Nurney, Carlow
Suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his daughter Mary, mother Sarah, father Patrick and sister Babs (Orbinski, Tullow). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Diane, daughter Sinéad, son Darragh, brother John, sisters Maureen (Swan) and Phyllis (West), son-in-law Zoran, daughter-in-law Jennifer, sister-in-law, grandchildren Cronan, Doireann, Gráinne, Isabelle, Conor, Thomas and Oliver, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, on Saturday evening (December 17th) from 6.30pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation.
Sharon Crean
College Avenue, Mountmellick, Laois/Arklow, Wicklow
Predeceased by her father Thomas. Much loved mother of Lorcan. Deeply regretted by her mother Catherine and by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at 17 Borris Meadows, Portlaoise, on Sunday from 12 noon to 8pm. Removal on Monday to SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaiose, for 11am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Rita Ryan (née Finane)
Howth, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Ryan (née Finane) Rita, Howth and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 13th December 2022. Suddenly, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Fergal. Very sadly missed by her loving sons David and Tomás, daughters Avril and Brenda, daughters-in-law Asta and Jenny, son-in-law Vinny, her adored grandchildren SallyAnne, Ava, Adam, Sophie, Ailí, Luke, Shannon, Alex, Tadhg, Leo, Shane, Olivia, Philip and Emily Rose, sister Mary, brothers Ciaran, Georgie, Seamus, Billy and Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and her cat Molly.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Monday, 19th December, from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth, on Tuesday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Rathdowney Cemetery, Co Laois. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI lifeboats.
A live stream of Rita’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/howth
Shane O’Neill
Church View, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Tragically, following a drowning accident, in Gran Canaria. Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina, family Jack, Cian and Eimhin, father Hugh, mother Trudy, sister Eimear, brother Darragh, parents-in-law Charlie and Louise, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 AV90) on Thursday evening 22nd December from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Funeral Service at 12 noon. A family Cremation Service to take place later.
House Private on Friday morning, please.
Shane’s Funeral Service will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/ or Portarlington Lions Club.
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