Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Maher (née Allen)
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Maher (nee Allen) 42, Borris Road, Portlaoise, formally of Eyne, Portlaoise. Mary died peacefully, in her own home, today, Sunday 8th January. Mary is predeceased by her father Peter Allen, brother Gerry Allen, uncle Johnny Allen, nephew Peter Tobin and sister in law Patricia Allen and her Mother in law Ellen Maher, brother in law John and sisters in law Eileen, Mary Anne and Peggy. Mary is survived by her loving husband Gerry, daughters Geraldine and Caitriona, son in law John, her 4 grandchildren and Caitriona’s partner Padraig. Mary is also survived by her mother, Bridie, sisters Breda and Barbara and brothers Harry, Dan and John Allen, sisters and brother in laws, nieces and nephews.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the MS Society of Ireland.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Declan Bracken
Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Declan Bracken, , London, late of Portlaoise, Sydney, San Francisco, Fair Isle and Overton. Declan passed away unexpectedly on 5th January, 2023. He is profoundly missed by his children Oisín, Orla and Jess and his wife Lisa, along with his daughter Niamh. His passing is deeply regretted by his parents Tom and Nancy Bracken, Block Road, Portlaoise and his sisters Phil and Ann, brothers Enda, Sean, Kevin, Michael and Feargal, predeceased by his infant brother Vincent, along with his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and by his extended family across the globe.
Declan will be missed by his soul mates and dear friends from Portlaoise, the UK and beyond. Declan is also in the thoughts and prayers of his colleagues from the National Health Service, where he had dedicated so much of his energies to the health care and service of others, especially during the Covid pandemic.
Funeral Arrangements to follow.
James (Jimmy) Kenny
Stillorgan, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
KENNY James (Jimmy)(Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and formerly Portarlington, Co. Laois) January 9, 2023. Peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marion and loving father of Philip, Julie (Neale) and Lynn (Meagher). Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law Paul and Oisín, daughter-in-law Carolanne, his beloved grandchildren Andrew, Isabel, Rachel, Reuben, Joshua and Oscar, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service at 12.00 noon on Thursday, January 12th in St. Brigid’s Church, Stillorgan followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations online to the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie
Moira Mullen (née Furlong)
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois / Shanahoe, Laois
Moira Mullen (nee Furlong) The Rock, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly Upper Boley, Shanahoe, Co. Laois died January 9th 2023 at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin. Deeply regretted by her son Patrick, daughter Antoinette (Lawlor) daughter -in-law Christine, son-in-law Kevin, her beloved grandchildren, stepchildren and their families, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday from 4pm. Removal at 5.45pm to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
William Corcoran
Edenmore, Dublin / Laois
CORCORAN, William (Bill) (late of Edenmore, Dublin and Co. Laois) – passed away peacefully on 7th January 2023 at Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved partner Mary and son John; will be very sadly missed by his sons David, Patrick, Nicholas, Paul and Tony, brother Marty, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock on Tuesday afternoon, 10th January, from 2.30pm until 4.30pm with removal to St. Monica’s Church, Edenmore for 5pm. Funeral Mass at 10am Wednesday morning followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live on Wednesday morning at 10am via the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-monica-s-catholic-church
Peter Kenna
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Peter Kenna, Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, passed away suddenly, on December 1st, 2022, at his residence in England.
Sadly missed by his loving parents Brendan & Rose, son Luke, wife Trini, step-son Davy, step-daughter Brindi (deceased), sisters Julie, Roseanne, Grace, Martha, Mary & Bri, brother John, uncles, aunts, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and all his extended family & friends.
Funeral Mass in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, R93 HK58, on Wednesday 11th January at 12pm and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick (Pat) Delaney
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Delaney, Portlaoise and formerly of Main Street, Borris in Ossory. January 4th. 2023. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, brother John, sisters Mary and Anne. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Joe, sisters Betty and Josie, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives neighbours and friends.
Rosary in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath, this Monday evening (Jan. 9th.) at 8 o’c. Pat’s Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday morning (Jan. 10th.) at 11 o’c in St. Canice’s Church Borris in Ossory, followed by interment in Derrinsallagh cemetery, Borris in Ossory.
Marion Edwards (née Treacy)
Lower Kimmage Road, Terenure, Dublin / Pike of Rushall, Laois
Marion Edwards (nee Treacy), Lower Kimmage Road, Terenure. Dublin 6. and formerly of Loran, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois. January 5th. 2023 in the loving care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Reginald, brother Abraham, sisters Kathleen and Gladys. Deeply regretted by her sisters Annie and Martha, brothers William, Ted, Leeson and Herbert, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, best friend Angela, carers Christine and Dorothy and extended family and friends.
Marion’s Funeral Service will take place in Annatrim Church, Coolrain, Co. Laois (EirCode R32 YO60) on Tuesday (January 10th,) at 12 noon followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, arriving at 3 pm.
Family flowers only. House private.
Service will be live streamed on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/about-us/live-streaming-of-services/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 9, 2023
