Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Hogan (née Galvin)
Clonskeagh, Dublin/Coolrain, Laois
Peacefully yet unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in her ninety-sixth year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan and her grandson Kienan.
Loving mother to Kevin, Ray, Brendan and Caitriona. Very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Tracy and Fiona, treasured grandchildren Eoin, Lorcan (Sinead) Kate (Barry) Sinead, Ben and Jack, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Maureen McHugh (née Barrett)
Old Deerpar, Ballyfin, Laois/Barnatra, Mayo
Maureen McHugh (nee Barrett) Old Deerpark, Ballyfin, Co. Laois and formerly Derrynameel, Barnatra, Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Katie Barrett died December 27th 2022 in The Loving care of the staff at St.Brigid’s Community Nursing Home, Shaen, Co Laois.
Predeceased by her brother Paul and niece Mary. Wife of Michael McHugh. Deeply regretted by her sons John Joe and his wife Mary, Michael Anthony and his partner Sharon, Thomas Patrick and his partner Leona, grandchildren Isobel, Roise, Iarlaith, Ellamae and Sonny, brothers John (U.K.) and Michael (Scotland), sisters Kathleen Linane and Sadie Monaghan, brother-in-law Martin, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Mary Curran (née Fitzpatrick)
‘Annavilla’, St Joseph’s Road, Carlow Town, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Mary Curran (née Fitzpatrick), “Annvilla”, St Joseph’s Rd, Carlow and formerly Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 26th, 2022, at her home.
Beloved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Maria and Lindsay, adored grandmother of Summer, Joey and Danny and cherished sister of John, Margaret, Rose and the late Michael.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law JJ, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, on Wednesday from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for cremation Service at 2.15pm
Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link;
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Joe (Joseph) Brennan
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Fern Gardens Care Home , London. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Kathleen, brother Willie and his sister Alice.Joe will be deeply missed by his sister Brigid (Conroy),(Abbeyleix) sister in law Phil, nieces and nephews family and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Thursday from 5 pm.with Rosary at 6pm.
Removal to the Sacred Hearth Church, Arles for 11am. Requiem Mass on Friday. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery, where Joe will be laid to rest with his parents Joe and Kathleen.
Edward (Eddie) Culbert
Belview House, Athy, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Knockmay House, Portlaoise. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving wife Rhoda, sons John, Leslie and Ashley, daughters Margaret, Lynn, and Hazel, brother Reggie, sister Joan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (R14 KD99) on Tuesday evening (December 27th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Carlow Road, Athy for Funeral service at 11am. The service will be livestreamed, link to follow. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s Old Cemetery, Athy.
In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, to Temple Street Children’s Hospital and Debra Ireland.
At the family’s request please wear face coverings to both the repose and funeral service. House private on Wednesday, please.
Imelda Madigan (née Horan)
54 Ardan Glas, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 NPD6
Formerly of London and Kerry.
Beloved wife of Dan and much loved mother of Daniel, Michael and Gerard.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter in law, brother, sisters, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 5 tp 7pm. Removal on Thursday to St Peter & Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass and there after to Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Richard (Rich) O’Connor
Courtwood Bridge, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ellen, daughter Jackie, son-in-law Noel, grandsons Leon and Connor, great-granddaughter Amber, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 K6N2) on Tuesday evening from 3pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday at 11:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard. House Private on Wednesday morning, please.
Rich’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/
