Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (née McGrath)
O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary/Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (nee McGrath), O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co Laois.
Nan passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital on Friday afternoon. Beloved wife and mother she will be sadly missed by her husband Michael, son Micheál, daughter Antoinette, grandchildren Jason, Steven and Tommy, sister Angela (Campion), daughter-in-law Sinéad, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Sunday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Monday to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 1.00pm. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish livestream service www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Association of Ireland.
Nan’s family encourages the wearing of face masks during the funeral process.
Sarah Tynan (née Phelan)
Clonincurragh House, Mountrath, Laois
Sarah Tynan (née Phelan), Clonincurragh House, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 9th February 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, and in the care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim and her parents Edward and Frances.
Devoted mother to Kathy, Craig and Chloe, treasured nannie of Callum, Ben and Ruairí. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Paula, son-in-law Bill, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home Clonincurragh (eircode R32D8N2) on Saturday evening from 3.0’clock with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Sunday afternoon to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Sarah’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on this link: https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/
House private please on Sunday
Patrick Dunne
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Martin and Seán, sisters Peggy and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy on Saturday evening (February 11th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal at 11am on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Ballylinan.
Seamús Holland
Killone, The Heath, Stradbally, Laois, R32 E5N8
The death has taken place of Seamús Holland, Killone, The Heath, Stradbally, Co. Laois. (R32E5N8). Peacefully on the 8th February, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Siobhan, daughter, Gillian, sons, Kevin and Leon, granddaughter Heidi, grandson Reuben, daughter-in-law Laura, son-in-law Tom, sisters, brothers sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Seamús will repose at his original home on Friday 10th February from 3pm to 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm for family and close friends. Removal on Saturday 11th February to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath for 12 noon, Requiem Mass and afterwards Seamus will be laid to Rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Oxley
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died, peacefully, in the care of St Vincent’s Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Past employee of Bord na Móna. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Michelle (Nee Deegan), his granddaughter Sarah and son-in law Anthony Foran. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josie (Nee Batley), his sons Tim, Paul, Michael and Laurence, his daughters Mary, Geraldine, Liz and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home on Friday from 5pm with recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 12.20pm to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery. House private on Saturday please.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 12, 2023
