Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Birney
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois
James (Jimmy) Birney, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 31st 2022 (suddenly) at his home. Predeceased by his parents James and Teresa, brothers Tom, Joe and Ollie, sisters Teresa, Mary, Angela, Philomena and Gerri.
Deeply regretted by his brothers John and Paddy, sisters Lily and Cathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath this Wednesday evening (Jan. 4th.) from 6 o’c with prayers in the Funeral home at 8 o’c.
Jimmy’s Funeral Mass will take place this Thursday morning (Jan, 5th.) at 11 o’c in St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown,(EirCode R32 KT22) with interment immediately afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Kevin Anthony Hanly
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Geashill, Offaly
Kevin Anthony Hanly, formerly of Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Kilcooney, Geashill and Dublin died January 2nd.2023 at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by his wife Isobel.
Deeply regretted by his family Michael, Sandra, Bobby and Barry , grandchildren, relatives, family circle, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 o’clock, Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Dublin on Friday for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass. Cremation Service afterwards at 1 o’clock in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Pascal Coss
Manor Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pascal Coss Pass away on the 7th of November and his wife Susan Coss pass away on the 10th of October 2017 London England UK. Predeceased by Bother Noel Coss and Sister Ann Clearey. Pascal and Susan are remembered by daughter Kerry Quinn her husband Paul and three grandsons Bobby, Paul Jnr, Jack.
Also by their son Justin Coss, his partner Miriam and grandsons Lewis, Thomas and his son Patrick Coss. Also remembered by his sister Dinah Moore and brother Herny Coss and many dear family and friends.
Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Interment of The Cremated Remains in The Family Grave in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Rose McCann (née Gallagher)
St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Pat, brother Eamonn, sisters Patricia, Mags and Catherine and son-in-law Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family Caroline, Kevin, Brendan, Declan and Shane, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends of Tullamore Hospital: https://www.friendsofregionalhospitaltullamore.com/
Patrick (Paddy) Brennan
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents James and Alice Brennan and brother DJ.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Melanie, son James and his partner Josefiina, brothers Eugene and Bosco, sisters Anastasia and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends and his loyal faithful (four legged friend) Jack the Lad.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Paddy’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 Portarlington Meals on Wheels.
May Whyte (née Campion)
Parknahown, Cullohill, Laois
May Whyte (nee Campion), Parknahown, Cullohill, Co. Laois. January 2nd 2023. Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her brothers Michael, Eddie, Sean and her sister Frances and recently deceased (December 30th) her brother Lot.
Sadly missed by her husband Tommy, much loved mother of Joe, Ger (Moreau), Mary-Paul (Delahunty), Helen (Walton), Clem and Lourda (D’Arcy), her adored grandchildren, John, Tommy, Bill, Tommy, Adam, Ruby, Luke, Hannah, Lilly, Orlaith, Eadaoin, Jimmy, Emma, John, Isobel and Amelia, daughters-in-law Marlene and Marie, sons-in-law Simon, Steve, Eamon and Dermot, sisters-in-law Peg and Mary, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to say sincere thank you to Theresa, Stephanie and staff and all her friends at Fennor Care Facility.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Thursday evening from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill (https://Youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger) on Friday at 1pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Loughlin (Lott) Campion
Kyle, Rathdowney, Laois
Loughlin (Lott) Campion, Kyle, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. December 30th 2022. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers Michael, Francis, Eddie and Sean.
Sadly mourned by his loving family Elaine, Pat, Michael, Conor and Aidan, grandchildren Caoimhe, Roisin, Eimear, Lauren, Eoghan, Michael and Stephanie, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, his sister Mai, brother-in-law Tommy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. You can express your condolences on the condolence page below.
Reposing at his home (R32 A2W4) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) at 11am on Thursday followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery. House private on Thursday, please.
Dora (Doe) Flood (née Armstrong)
Portlaoise, Laois/Rathfarnham, Dublin
Flood (née Armstrong), Dora (Doe) (Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Rathfarnham) 29th December 2022 (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Charles and loving mam to Caroline, Garry, Alan, Mark and Brian; Doe will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, son-in-law, partners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght Stadium) on Tuesday (3rd January) from 4pm to 6pm. A Service to celebrate Doe’s life will take place on Wednesday (4th January) at 2:30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation.
To view Doe’s Service on Wednesday at 2:30pm please click on the following link; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 4, 2023
