Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray
Derry, Rosenallis, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray, Derry, Rosenallis died June 9th. Beloved wife of the late Liam. Deeply regretted by her loving family, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sarah (Sadie) Purcell (née Shiel)
Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Laois, R32 YE97
The death has taken place of Sarah (Sadie) Purcell nee Shiel, Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Co. Laois.
She died peacefully in the Loving care of the staff of The Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband John, sons John Philip and Donal, her daughters Catherine and Marie.
Deeply regretted by her sons Kevin, John Joe and Philip, her daughters Bridie, Lena and Sarah, her sons-in-law and her daughters-in-law.
Sadly missed by her brother Dan (Canada), her sisters-in-law Nancy, Peggy and Joan, her Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence in Ballinalacken from 2pm Sunday 11th with Rosary at 7.30pm.
Removal monday 12th to St. Patricks Church Ballyragget for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in Ballyouskill Cemetry.
House private Monday please.
Mass may be viewed on: Https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger
Pat Redmond
Blackpool, UK and formerly, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occured of Pat Redmond, son of Terry and Eenie Redmond, at his residence in Blackpool, UK on 9th May 2023.
Sadly missed by his sisters and brother, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.
Photographed here at his favourite place – the Rock of Dunamaise, Co. Laois.
Cremation will take place in the UK.
Pauline Byrne (née Myles)
Lough Gate, Portarlington, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of Seskin View, Tallaght, Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and dear sister of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael, Stephen and Anthony, sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) on Tuesday morning, 13th June, at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 12:30pm.
Pauline’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The Committal service will be streamed live on: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Friends of Tullamore Hospital.
https://www.friendsofregionalhospitaltullamore.com/
Breda O’Reilly (née Delaney)
Cappalug, Killeshin, Carlow, R93 PC91/Killeshin, Laois
Breda O’Reilly, (née Delaney) of Cappalug, Killeshin, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 8th, 2023, at her daughter-in-law Kathleen’s home.
Beloved wife of the late Martin, much loved mother of the late Eamon, adored grandmother of Martin, Niamh and Katelyn and treasured mother-in-law of Kathleen.
She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughter-in-law Kathleen’s home (Eircode R93 PC91) on Friday from 4pm and all day on Saturday, concluding with Prayers at 7.30p.m on Saturday Evening. Removal on Sunday at 12.30pm, via her residence, to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Breda’s funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link
https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Gabriel Ennis
Portlaoise, Laois/Walkinstown, Dublin
ENNIS, GABRIEL, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (formerly of Walkinstown, Dublin 12), 6th June, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by his dear parents Thomas and Kitty Ennis and his dearest sister Mary (Carr). Gabriel will be deeply missed by his loving brothers Micheál (MacAonghusa), Paul and Thomas, sisters-in-law Breda and Audrey, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends.
Gabriel’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, 10th June, 2023 at 11am at Terenure College Chapel, Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W (D6W DK72), followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Patrick’s Graveyard), Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 (D11 XA32).
Derek Ryan
Kilnacourt, Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Unexpectedly at his residence. Loving son of the late William and Thora Ryan. Sadly missed by his loving sister Thora, brothers Alan, Barry and Gregory, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening (9th June) from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral taking place in Dublin on Saturday (10th June).
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 9, 2023
