Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eoin & Dylan Fitzpatrick
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32Y2H
The deaths have occurred of devoted father Eoin Fitzpatrick and his beloved son Dylan Fitzpatrick (10) of Ballytegan, Portlaoise and Clonrooske Abbey, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Both father and son tragically passed away on July 17th, in a road traffic accident, while on holiday in Alanya, Turkey.
The boys are deeply mourned by their utterly heartbroken family and friends:
By Eoin’s eldest son, of whom he was so immensely proud, and Dylan’s big brother and best friend, Cian Fitzpatrick.
By Eoin’s parents and Dylan’s cherished grandparents, Rita and Frank Fitzpatrick, sisters and aunts; Maryse, Ciara and Aideen; brothers and uncle-in-laws; Mark and Travis and nieces, nephews and cousins; Abi, Kandece, Charlie, Lily and Artie.
By Dylan’s devastated mother Claire Dowling, his adoring grandparents Liz and Andy Dowling and his favourite uncle, Andrew.
By Eoin’s treasured partner Suzie and her two young children Jake and Leon, all of whom were so very special to the boys.
And finally, by Eoin’s aunts, uncles and cousins, his incredible friends, and Dylan’s peers and teachers at Scoil Bhríde N.S, Portlaoise.
Eoin and Dylan were two beautiful souls who enriched the lives of all those around them.
We are eternally grateful to have been fortunate enough to know them, to spend time with them, to share laughter and joy with them, to consider them friends, to call them family.
We will carry them in our hearts forever. We would like to give special thanks to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust for their support in bringing our boys home; the Irish Embassy in Turkey for their consular assistance; our family in Oregon for their incredible kindness and generosity, our neighbours and friends in Alanya for their unwavering support; and the family who travelled to Turkey in our time of need.
Reposing at their home at Ballytegan (R32Y2RH) , on Monday from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem Mass. It may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
House strictly private on Sunday and Tuesday.
David Goode
Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois
David Goode, Acragar, Mountmellick Died July 22nd unexpectedly at The Blackrock Clinic. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Noeleen and his family.
Rest In Peace.
Patrick Keane
Roscrea Road, Errill, Laois, R32 W898
Patrick (Paddy) Keane, Roscrea Road, Errill, Co. Laois. July 21st 2023. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Pat Keane, sisters Trish and Mary. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Mary and his daughter Claudette and son-in-law Josh, his son Francis and partner Shauna, brothers Timmy and Johnny, sisters Mag, Aggie and Martina, mother-in-law Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home on Sunday 23rd July from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 24th July at 11am in Our Lady Queen of The Universe Church, Errill followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Betty Phelan (née McLoughlin)
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Betty Phelan (nee McLoughlin), Ballytegan, Portlaoise, July 21st 2023. Formerly of Roscrea. Peacefully, at Portlaoise General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joe. Dearly loved mother to Charlotte, Jeff, Joe, Stephen and Mark. Deeply regretted by her daughters in law Noelle, Attracta and Christine. Cherished grandmother to Simone, Jannat, Zeenat, Carla, Rachel, Arabella, Paige, Brody and Sidney. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Mary and Margaret, brothers Pat and Noel, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal from her home on Monday, 24th July, at 11.30 am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12pm requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Oliver Deegan
Leixlip Park, Leixlip, Kildare/Vicarstown, Laois
Oliver passed away (suddenly) in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Dublin. Oliver beloved husband of Anastasia and dear father of Niamh (Rogers), John and Pat. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Seán, Liam, Shiofra, Padraig, Caoimhe, Ailise and Saorlaith, son-in-law Padraic, daughters in-law Libbi and Eileen, sisters Betty, Aileen and Mary, brothers in-law Har, Tony and Liam, sister in-law Alice, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his brothers Tom and Paddy.
Oliver will be reposing at his son Pats residence (R32 Y8E2) on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm Saturday evening.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Sunday at 12.30pm to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by Interment in Moyanna Cemetery.
House private on Sunday please.
The Deegan family would like to thank you for your understanding and support during this sensitive and sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence facilities below.
Kathleen Fahy (née Ray)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bolton, England. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving wife of the late Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving family Jan, Marie and Sean, brother Michael, sister Anne, grandchildren Catriona and her partner Kyle, Andy, Paul and his partner Katelyn, great-grandchildren Leon, Callum, Carmen, Kaiden, Evan and Eilna, all her other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 F727) on Saturday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:15am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. 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
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Jonathan McCowen
Brisbane and formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Jonathan McCowen, Brisbane. Formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois. It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan “Micko” McCowen, after a long illness, bravely battled. Beloved husband and soulmate of Sherie, and adoring dad of Darcy and Riley. Predeceased by his parents, Jon and Marie McCowen. Johnny will be sadly missed every day by Sherie, Darcy and Riley, his sister Louise (Galway), his brothers Paul (Naas) and Mark (Poland), sisters-in-law Maureen and Ladda, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.
Jonathan’s funeral service will take place at Our Lady of Graces Catholic Church, Carina on Tuesday, 1st August, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at Mt Gravatt Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed.
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