Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel Street, Dublin 1 and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter Amanda, son James, grandsons Jack and Alex, son-in-law John, James fiancé Clare, brothers Noel and Mick, sisters-in-law Maureen, Anne, Ellen, Molly and Nancy, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Cabra on (01) 838 9774.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Fr Kieran Butler
Coolock, Dublin/Errill, Laois
Butler, Fr. Kieran – 16th May 2023, (Errill Co. Laois), Peacefully at Sybil Hill Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his sister Margaret (Duffy), nieces, nephews, extended family the Marist community and friends.
Reposing at Marist Father Chanel, on Thursday, 18th May 2023, from 10.30 am to 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of St. Brendan, Coolock Village, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Burial in Balgriffin Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Friday morning, 19th May, at 11am via the following link. https://www.churchservices.tv/coolock
Janet Dooley (née Phelan)
Coolrain, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois
Janet Dooley (née Phelan), Coolrain, Portlaoise and formerly of Middlemount, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Died 17th May 2023 (peacefully) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her grandson Jack, brother Peter, parents Jane and Albert (Phelan). Beloved wife of Mick and mother to Karen, Aisling, Michelle and Jonathon. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Conor, Ciarán, Callum, Emily, Aodhán, Aaron, and Dáire, sisters Peg, Marie and Carmel, brothers Mick and Alfie, sons-in-law Paul, Kevin and John, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Coolrain (R32R6X9) on Thursday evening (18th May) from 4.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross on Friday morning, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Janet’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/102465442386310/posts/139940515305469/
Rita MacMahon (née Fogarty)
Portarlington, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Formerly of Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Frederick. Sadly missed by her children Martin, Rita, Frederick, Susan, Eileen, Bernadette and John, sister Eileen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Bernie, Donna and Jean, sons-in-law John, Seanie and the late Michael, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Ballyfermot on Friday at 12:30pm. Funeral afterwards to Palmerstown Cemetery.
Rita’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.stmatthewsballyfermot.com/webcam/
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Irish Heart Foundation: https://irishheart.ie/#
Marcella (Cellie) Egan (née Connolly)
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin 12, Dublin
Egan (née Connolly), Marcella (Cellie), 15th May 2023. Peacefully, in the company of her loving family while in the tender care of the staff at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. Beloved wife and dear friend of the late Frank, and devoted mother to Siobhan, Brian, Finola, and Laura. Cellie will be forever loved and sadly missed by her daughters, son, sons-in-law Seamus, Joe and John, Brian’s partner Annette, Cellie’s adored grandchildren Laura, Nikki, Andrew, Emma, Sarah, Joey, Jack, Daniel, and Kate, great-grandchildren Sophie, Chloe, Emma, and Hugo, sister-in-law Eilis, brother-in-law Pat, extended family, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros., Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82) this Wednesday (17th May) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St Pius X, College Drive, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Requiem Mass, with burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. To view Cellie’s Requiem Mass please click here.
Jim (James) McDonald
Tierernan, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Mary, father to Elaine, Paul, Eoin and Fiona, father-in-law to Mark, Caitriona, Emma and Rob, grandfather to Caitlin, Aoibhin, James, Oliver, Archie, Tom, Max, Robert, Daniel, Phoebe, Alice, Mamie and Paddy. Treasured brother of Bridie, Tom, Martin, and Nancy. Predeceased by his brothers Jack and Addie, sisters Noeleen and Mary Claire. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Tierernan, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, R93 W5R6 on Wednesday, 17th May, between 5pm and 9pm. Funeral mass on Thursday, 18th May, at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, R93HK58. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at other times.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the PSPA Ireland would be greatly appreciated https://www.idonate.ie/cause/
James (Noel) Moore
Emo, Laois/Renmore, Galway
James (Noel) died suddenly and is predeceased by his parents Jim and Marie. Deeply regretted by his brothers Tony, Michael and his partner Katie, Stephen and his partner Tara, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) from 4oc on Thursday evening. Removal at 6oc to St. Paul’s Church, Emo arriving at 6.30oc. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12oc followed by burial in The New Cemetery, Emo.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 17, 2023
