Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret ( Peggy) Brennan (née Ives)
7 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Peggy passed away peacefully in her 93rd year in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her husband Micky and her daughter Rose Mary. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Michael, Elizabeth, Martin, Tommy, Marie and Patrick, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Peggy Rest In Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Clare Broe (née Scully)
Naas, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Broe (nee Scully) (Naas and formerly of Portlaoise) – Jan 14, 2023, (peacefully), at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, Clare, beloved wife of the late Eddie and dear mother of Teresa, Barry, Ciara and Rita; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers Louis and Joe, sisters Agnes, Bernie and Gabrielle, sons-in-law Jim, Magnus and John, daughter-in-law Olga, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Patrick, David, Christopher and Andy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Joseph Vincent (Joe) Foley
Rock Road, Mallow, Cork / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has taken place of Joseph Vincent (Joe) Foley, Rock Road, Mallow and formerly of Portlaoise, who passed away peacefully on January 15th 2023, in the presence of his family at Mallow General Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Frank O.S.B. and David, sisters Kathleen (Solon), Alice (Holt) and Peggy (Brennan). Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow on Monday (January 16th) from 7pm to 8pm followed by Removal to St. Mary’s Church.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday (January 17th) at 2pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow .
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.
Joe’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Mallow General Hospital for the wonderful care he received: www.oconnellfuneralsmallow.ie
Kevin Dempsey
Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his stepson Barry Kelly. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Nuala, son Kevin, daughter Shannon, stepchildren Dawn, Jason and David, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Peggy, Gina, Helena and Garry, grandchildren Evan, Kayleigh, Lola, Madison, Rhys, Hayley, Myles, Dom and Maya, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 XF84) on Sunday and Monday evening from 4pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10:20am arriving St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Kevin’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: http://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Laois /Offaly Palliative Care Services. Donation Box at his residence and in the Church.
Martin Dunne
Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Laois
Martin Dunne Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died 14th of January 2023, peacefully, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Past employee of Standex, Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Dunne Augha, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee. Sadly missed by his loving partner Marian Murphy, his brother Ger, sisters Mary, Alice, Brighid (Bridgie), Angela (Angie), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday from 5pm with recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning from his home to St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Manman’s Cemetery.
House private please.
Brigid Rowan (née Delaney)
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Carlow
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Co Laois. Peacefully at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny.
Predeceased by her husband Seamus, brother and sisters. Brigid will be sadly missed by her loving children Nicola, Teresina, Seamus, Claire, Mairead, Patrick, Maíre, Breid, and Una, sister Peggy (Delaney), sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer from 12 noon on Sunday (15th January) concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at St. Abban’s Church, Doonane on Monday (16th Jan.) for Requiem Mass at 11am, and Brigid will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Ryan (née McEvoy)
Woodbrook, Portarlington, Laois/Barntown, Wexford
Teresa Ryan Nee McEvoy Woodbrook, Portarligton, and formerly of Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital Dublin surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her husband Barry (Barntown, Co Wexford), her children Katie, Páidí and Hannah, her parents, Pat and Frances (Claffey), her brothers Patrick and Sean, her sister Claire, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Mountmellick on Sunday from 4pm with Recital of the Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Monday morning from her parents home to St Paul’s Church Emo arriving for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Paul’s new Cemetery.
House Private Please.
Paul Carroll
London /Formerly of Clonanny House, Portarlington, Laois
Paul Carroll London and formerly of Clonanny House, Portarlington County Laois. Died 11th January after a brief illness at The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London. Much loved son of Eileen and the late Michael. Beloved brother of Geraldine, Billy, Deirdre (Cotter) and Aileen (Doyle), a dear uncle to Debbie, Yvonne, Mary, Matthew, Gráinne, Nicholas, Michael, Emma and Ciara. Sadly missed by the extended family and his wide circle of friends especially in London.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
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