Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Dunne
Pembroke Terrace, Abbeyleix, Laois
Passed suddenly. Very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her father Donal, her mother Mary, her sister Claire, her brothers Rory and Brian, her partner Liam, her beloved dogs Louis and Athena, her extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her home in Pembroke Terrace Abbeyleix. House strictly private. Removal to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 11.45 am. on Wednesday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Abbeyleix.
The Mass can be viewed on http://Abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Ethel Wardrop (née Goodwin)
Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved wife of the late Ian and loving mother of Daphne, Trevor, Ken and Clive.
Sadly missed by all her family, brothers Archie and David, sons-in-law Maurice and Will, daughters-in-law Patricia and Ann Marie,
grandchildren Jessica, Zoe, Reece, Chloe, Ethan, Ian, Paige, Pippa, Glen and Clive, great-grandchildren Reuben, Megan, Lleyton, Ivy and Graeson, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her relatives and many friends.
Reposing at her son Trevor’s house Bella Vista, Foxcroft Street, Portarlington (eircode R32 HD62) on Tuesday evening (July 11th) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (July 12th) at 1:40pm arriving St Paul’s Church, French Church Street, Portarlington for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family Time on Wednesday Morning, Please.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to PATH Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
With gratitude to the staff of Portarlington Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Services.
A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Oakdale Nursing Home for all their kindness, care and friendship over the years.
Patrick Joseph (Pat) Brennan
Coolane, Killeshin, Carlow, R93 DT26/Killeshin, Laois
Predeceased by his loving wife Josephine Brennan, née Cantwell.
Pat died peacefully on July 8th, surrounded by his family and in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow.
Beloved father of Declan, Sinéad, Pauric and Oliver. Sadly missed by his family, brother Liam, sisters Kathleen, Maura, and Anne, son-in-law Declan, daughters-in-law Karen, Amanda, and Carol, his eight grandchildren Ruairí, Aisling, Óran, Seán, Rían, Oisín, Conor and Dáire, and his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, nieces nephews, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at his home, Coolane, Killeshin, (R93 DT26) from 2p.m on Monday, concluding with Prayers at 9p.m. that evening. Reposing on Tuesday from 11am with removal on at 1.30p.m to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2p.m.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service: https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow.
Kathleen Lovern
Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her parents John and Bridget, brother John and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers Michael, Patrick and Christy, sisters-in-law Joan, Catherine and Noreen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Sunday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Gertrude (Gertie) Cox
The Square, Mountmellick, Laois
Gertrude (Gertie) Cox, The Square, Mountmellick passed away peacefully in her 92nd year July 8th 2023. Predeceased by her loving husband Victor. Sadly missed by her daughter Sandra, and her son Ivor and her daughter-in-law Brigid, grandchildren Alastair, Christopher, and Leigh Ann, her dear sister Doreen and her husband Cecil Lewis (Portlaoise) and her brother Eric (Canada) and her devoted friend Olive,her family friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Sunday from 5pm Prayer Service at 6.30pm. Reposing in the Funeral Home on Monday from 1pm with Prayer Service at 1:30pm. Removal at 1.40pm to St Paul’s Church via The Square arriving for Funeral Service at 2pm Burial after in the adjoining churchyard.
Ethel Wardrop
(née Goodwin)
Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved wife of the late Ian and loving mother of Daphne, Trevor, Ken and Clive. Sadly missed by all her family, brothers Archie and David, sons-in-law Maurice and Will, daughters-in-law Patricia and Ann Marie, grandchildren Jessica, Zoe, Reece, Chloe, Ethan, Ian, Paige, Pippa, Glen and Clive, great-grandchildren Reuben, Megan, Lleyton, Ivy and Graeson, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her relatives and many friends.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Path Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time. With gratitude to the staff of Portarlington Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Services.
A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Oakdale Nursing Home for all their kindness, care and friendship over the years.
Reposing at her son Trevor’s house Bella Vista, Foxcroft Street, Portarlington (eircode R32 HD62) on Tuesday evening (July 11th) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (July 12th) at 1:40pm arriving St Paul’s Church, French Church Street, Portarlington for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family Time on Wednesday Morning, Please.
James (Jim) O’Connell
7 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, Laois
James (Jim) O’Connell, 7 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 7th July 2023. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and son Christopher, his brothers John and Bill, sister Mary and his parents.
Sadly mourned by his loving family Carol, Breda, Mary, Fran, Seamus, Michael and Edward, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his daughters residence 7 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, Co. Laois R32 XR29 on Sunday, 9th July, from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday 10th July at 11am in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by interment in Bealady cemetery. House Private on Monday morning. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Laois/Offaly Palliative Care.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 11, 2023
