Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Mortimer
Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Mountrath, Laois
Seamus Mortimer, Robinstown, Collinstown, Co.Westmeath, and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his son Darren. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son David, his grandchildren Ashleigh, Lily and Alfie and their mother Sandra, sisters Peggy and Marie, brothers Gerard and Joseph, sisters in law, brothers in law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Patrick (Paddy) O’Kelly
Elderfield, Castletown, Laois / Monkstown, Dublin
Patrick (Paddy) O’Kelly, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Monkstown, Co. Dublin. January 21st. 2023. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Deerly loved husband of Eileen and loving father of Kyran and Niamh. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughter, son in law John, daughter in law Kate, grandchildren Paul, Sarah, Luke and Sam, sister in law Kay (Butler) (Aughafan) nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown Eircode (R32 TN84) this Wednesday evening (Jan. 25th.) from 6 o’c with Rosary at 8 o’c.
Requiem Mass on Thursday morning (Jan 26th.) in St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown at 10 o’c followed by private cremation.
Larry O’Neill
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
In the wonderful care of management and staff of Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea. Beloved husband of the late Tessie and much loved father of Michael. Deeply regretted by his family, daughter in law Diana, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives & friends.
Reposing on Thursday evening in Keegan’s Funeral home from 5 to 7pm. Removal on Friday to Ss Peter & Pauls church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter & Pauls cemetery: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Elizabeth Ann (Ann) Ramsbottom (née Hargrove)
Luggacurren, Portlaoise, Laois
Passed away peacefully, at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow surrounded by her loving family, on January 23rd, 2023. Beloved wife of Eamonn. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Mulligan, New Zealand) and Linda (Murphy, Carlow) and son George. Adored grandmother of Sarah and Edward Mulligan, Sarah, David, Helen, Jane, Clare and Ian Ramsbottom, Adam, Greg and Ross Murphy. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law Matt and Fergal and her daughter-in-law Aideen. Mourned by her sister Mary and Mary’s husband Desmond, her brothers Tom, Martin and the late Joe, dear cousin Mary, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 TX26, on Thursday evening (January 26th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at The Holy Rosary Church, Luggacurren, Co. Laois, R32 DC44 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation will take place afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Emily Stanley (née Neale)
Oldtown House, Cullahill, Laois
Peacefully at Portlaoise General Hospital, Emily, beloved wife of the late Joe Stanley and much loved mother of Alan, Pamela (Byers), Fergus and Michelle (Hales), her ten treasured grandchildren Alvin, Joseph, Ciara, Alicia, Matthew, Aaron, Reuben, Joy, Rose and Leeson, daughter-in-law Alison, sons-in-law Nigel and Henry, sisters-in-law Annie (Lalor), Sylvia (Neale) and Mildred (Neale), nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Leeson, William and James Neale and sisters Lottie (Melbourne), Hilda (Cantwell) and Ida (Stanley).
The Stanley family would like to express their deep appreciation to the many loyal carers of the Bluebird team who cared for Emily in the last two years with great compassion. We remember also Theresa and Margaret. Special thanks to Dr. Maher, the staff of Durrow Pharmacy and the Durrow Community Nurses for all their support and care. Collectively all these people enabled Emily to remain at home in her beloved Oldtown for as long as possible and to you all, we will be forever indebted.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral service in St. Tighernagh’s Church, Aughmacart (R32 RV05) on Thursday at 2pm followed by interment in Rathsaran Churchyard (R32 NW50). Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu in aid of Aughmacart Church.
Pascal Conroy
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Pascal Conroy, Borris Little, Portlaoise, January 20th 2023. Peacefully, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin. Son of the late Joe and Bridget Conroy. Deeply regretted by his sister Mera, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighours and many friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30 with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe covid precautions.
Maeve Thornton (née Lawlor)
Derrywood, Durrow, Laois / Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny
Peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Wife of the late Tomás. Predeceased by her son in law Richard Cahill. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Mary and Johnny, sisters, Berry, Frances, Rose and Ann, brothers Pat and Eamonn, daughters in law, Mary and Bernie, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Tommy’s residence (R32 D2T9) from 3.00PM on Tuesday with Rosary at 7.00PM. Removal to St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.00AM. Burial immediately afterwards in Durrow Cemetery.
Mick Cahill
Naas, Kildare / Dublin / Laois
In the tender care of the staff of Willowbrok Nursing Home, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Husband of Nancy, father of Dympna, Anna and Catherine, brother of Margaret, father-in-law of Patrick, Graham and the late Jimmy. Mick will be sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Laura, Claire, Conor, Andrew and Eoin sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces. nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (eircode W91 CD0K) on Wednesday form 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral on Thursday morning with Requiem Mass at 11am in The Church of The Irish Martys, Ballycane, Naas (eircode W91 K6CT) and afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery, Dublin Road, Naas
Seamus Foyle
Cullenagh, Timahoe, Laois
Foyle, Seamus, Cullenagh, Timahoe, January 22nd 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Breda. Loving father to Danielle, Thomas, Katie, James and Mairéad. Son of Jim and Cathleen. Brother to Marguerite, Mary, Claire and Cathyrn. Predeceased by his baby sister Josephine. Son in law to Tom and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives and a huge circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm, with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at St Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 12 noon requiem mass on Wednesday. Interment afterwards in Timahoe Cemetery. Please observe covid precautions. Condolences may be left in section below.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St James’ Hospital
https://www.supportstjames.ie/ways-to-donate/
Patsy Rowan
Wolfhill, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Peacefully at his home (Marshfarm, Luton, England) on the 17th December 2022. Predeceased by his parents Tadgh and Katie Rowan and infant brother Phillip.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by his partner Sarah and loving father of Tim and Ciaran. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters Tim, Willie, James, Martin, Helen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Funeral will take place on Thursday, 26th January 2023 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards to Luton Vale Cemetery, Luton, England.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday January 24, 2023
