Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Heffernan (née McCann)
Redgate, Ballyfin, Laois
Breda Heffernan (nee Mc Cann), has sadly passed away. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Owen and sister of the late Annamai, Pat, William, Kathleen, Miley and Marie. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Catherine and Oonagh and her sons Jimmy and Gene, son-in-law Declan and daughters-in-law Marie and Kathleen and sister-in-law Daisy. All her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to members of the emergency services and all the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore and all neighbours and friends who have helped in any way especially in the last few difficult weeks.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Lucy Dooley (née Guinane)
Ballynolan, Stradbally, Laois, R32 VK40
Lucy formerly Killenana, Kilkishen, Co. Clare passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family and friends at her residence.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy and her sons and daughters, Sinead, Denis, Lisa, Marie and John, her sons in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren and sister Mary. Predeceased by her brothers Haulie, J.P. and Seamus. Fondly remembered by her brother in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Lucy will Repose at her residence (R32 VK40) on Thursday from 2pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 11.15am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass which will be live streamed on (Link to follow). Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
House private on Friday morning please.
Jim Foyle
Cullenagh, Timahoe, Laois
Foyle Jim, Cullenagh Timahoe. Died August 8th. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Seamus and his baby daughter Josephine. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cathleen, daughters Marguerite, Mary, Claire and Cathyrn and adored 17 grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, sister Mary McWey, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday evening August 9th from 6:30pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Thursday to arrive at St Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment afterwards in Timahoe Cemetery.
Phil (Philomena) Lambe (née Fitzpatrick)
Brittas, Clonaslee, Laois
Phil (Philomena) Lambe nee Fitzpatrick, Brittas, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, and Sutton, Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Died peacefully on the 22nd of July 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife to the late Michael and loving mother to Michael, John, Helen, Andrea and Rachel. Adoring grandmother to Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Christy, Katie, Ruth, Thomas, James, Maimie, Anna and Mollie and great-grandmother to Tadhg, Kaelon, Nancy, Jon-Joe, Sylvia, Rónán and Cónal. She will be sadly missed by her loving brother Tom, sisters Margaret (Marg) and Maura, predeceased by her brother Sean, daughters-in-law Maria and Valerie, sons-in-law Brian, David and Graham, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass on Friday, the 11th of August, at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Phil’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois. Phil’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Frank Bentley
Bray, Wicklow/Mountmellick, Laois
Frank Bentley of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, on Friday, 4th August 2023, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Irene and loving father of David, Barry and Kathrina, father-in-law of Carrie and adoring grandfather of Seán and Maeve, Finn and Riley. He will be sadly missed by his family, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday (Aug.9) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (Aug.10) at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. For those who are unable to attend, the mass may also be viewed on the parish webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Purple House Cancer Support.
Joe Mallon
Hortland, Donadea, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Mallon, Joe, Hortland, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare & Joe Mallon Motors Naas & Portlaoise, August 4th 2023, suddenly at his residence.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Patricia, Children Ethna, Anthony, Noel, Gemma & Philip and their mother Beatrice. His devoted grandchildren Abbie, Ben, Leah, Jack, Ann, James, Lucy, Ciara, Harry, Beatrice and Alice, sons & daughters in law Donnachadh, Richard, Rachel & Eimear. Patricia’s children Sabrina, Alan, Emma, Nicola, Bernard & Georgina and Patricia’s grand children. Joe will also be sadly missed and remembered by his relatives, his colleagues in Joe Mallon Motors & his many neighbours & wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence (W91W80H) on Wednesday from 3pm, with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his residence (W91W80H) on Thursday at 11.30am to arrive at The Church of the Nativity, Newtown for 12 noon funeral mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to steps with Roisin via the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/steps-with-roisin?member=27761673&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 9, 2023
