Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Winifred (Winnie) Kennedy
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her sisters Peggy and Mary and brother James. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Peter, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s funeral home, Athy on Thursday evening (January 12th) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal form her residence on Friday morning to arrive at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Luggacurren for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Rathaspick Cemetery.
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.
Reposing in her daughter Geraldine’s home in Eyne (R32W70A) on Wednesday from 12 noon. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church of The Assumption, The Heath, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Paul’s Church adjoining cemetery Emo.
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.
Christine Conroy
Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy Christine. Hillview Drive, Portlaoise. 8th January 2023. Peacefully at Portlaoise hosp. Surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mother to Fiona, John, Christy, Mary, Paul, Siobhan. Cherished grandmother to her 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Brian, sister in law Julie, sons in law Dave, Martin, and Niall, daughters in law Sinead, Nicola and Avril, nephew, nieces, relatives and a large number of friends.
Reposing at her residence from 2 pm on Wednesday with rosary at 8 pm. On Thursday funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise.
John (Jack) McDonald
Killabban, Maganey, Kildare, R93 X295/Maganey, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, brother Addie, sisters Noeleen and Mary Claire. Deeply regretted by his son John, daughters Ann, Rosemary, Angela and Emer, daughter-in-law Gràinne, sons-in-law Dermot and Greg, grandchildren Patrick, Ann, Greg, Tommy, Jack, Aoife, Mark and John, brothers Tom, Martin, Jim, sisters Bridie and Nancy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home Killabban, Maganey, Co. Laois R93X295 on Wednesday at 12 noon concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen R93HK58. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael F. Condren
Slatt Lawn, The Swan, Via Athy, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Beloved husband of Marian and devoted father of Bernard, John, and Katie. He will be sorely missed by his wife, his children, his son-in law Philip and daughter-in-law Philippa, his grandchildren Harry and Abigail, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday. House strictly private please. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Wolfhill, arriving at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday 12th; burial afterwards in the family plot at Clogh Cemetery, Co. Kilkenny. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation: https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 10, 2023
