Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds)
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds), Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 19th September 2023, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Liam. Beloved wife of John, dear mother to Rachel and Ruth, sadly missed by her loving family, mother Detta Reynolds, sisters Anne, Lorraine and Helen, brother David, grandson Séan, partners Andrew and Dillon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Thursday evening (21st September) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Friday morning (22nd September) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10.’Clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Denise’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Cuisle Centre.
Kevin McEvoy
Killeshin Rd, Graiguecullen, Carlow, R93 A0V3 / Graiguecullen, Laois
Kevin McEvoy, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 19th 2023, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Deborah, much loved father of Keelin, adored son of John and Elizabeth and cherished brother of Peter, Eóin and Sarah..
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, parents, brothers, sister, mother-in-law Carmel, sisters-in-law Martina and Joanna, brothers-in-law Paul, John and Darren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 A0V3) on Thursday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 8.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Friday at 2.30pm in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed afterwards by Funeral to Killeshin for burial.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Mater Foundation. Donations can be made using the following link
Gavin Young
Portlaoise, Laois
GAVIN JOHN YOUNG, London and late of Newpark Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully after a short illness 0n 1st September 2023 in the wonderful care of North Middlesex Hospital Enfield.
Cherished son of Colman and Ann Young. Loving father to Joseph Murphy Young. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Sophie, brothers Brian and Neil, also Claire and Iseult. Sadly missed by his uncles and aunts, cousins and many friends and kind neighbours.
Cremation took place in London. Requiem Mass will take place in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, at 12 noon on Saturday, September 30th.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to charity.
Matthew (Matt) Horan
Newbrook Grove, Mullingar, Westmeath / Clonaslee, Laois
Matthew HORAN (Matt) Newbrook Grove, Mullingar and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois, September 19, 2023, suddenly, but peacefully in his sleep, in the tender care of the staff and nurses at Cluain Lir Nursing Home, Mullingar. Predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Dennis and Thomas, sisters Sheila and Teresa. Beloved husband of Mary and dearly loved father of Dennis, Matt, John, Stephanie and Devin; Matt will be sadly missed and always remembered by his wife and children, daughters-in-law Síle, Colleen, Jane and Mary, son-in-law Tom, brothers Christopher, John and Frank, sisters Vinie, Annamay and Bridget, cherished grandchildren Stephen, Daniel, Luke, Aoife, Kyle, Rachel, Michelle, Grace, Róisín, Stephanie, Emer, Rebecca, Dylan, Zoe and Kevin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and many good friends.
Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar, on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 4.30 o’c. until 6.00 o’c. with removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar arriving at 6.30 o’c.Reposing at Campbell’s Funeral Home, Swinford, Co. Mayo, F12 YE00 on Friday, Sept. 22, from 5.00 o’c. with removal to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford arriving at 7.00 o’c. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon followed afterwards by burial in Kilcondus Cemetery.
Matt’s Funeral Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.churchservices.tv/swinford
Larry Dunne
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 C8H3
Larry Dunne, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, September 19th. 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Lar and Nora. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, his adoring family Yvonne and Lorcan, daughters-in-law Linda and Laura, grandchildren Lorcan, Willow and Teddy, brother Pat, sisters Mary, Tess and Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 C8 H3) on Wednesday afternoon from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal takes place to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Thursday afternoon arriving for Requiem mass at 3 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Belady Cemetery, Rathdowney. Family flowers only please. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Larry’s funeral mass can be viewed by pressing the link to follow. House private outside of reposing time.
Margaret Jones (née Meehan)
Foxcroft Avenue, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Tierhogar, Portarlington, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Naas Hospital and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin. Predeceased by her husband Tony Jones, parents Michael and Margaret Meehan. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11:20am (travelling via the Lea Road) arriving St John’s Church, Killenard for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Áine Murphy (née Phelan)
Dunmore, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully in her 94th year surrounded by her loving family at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Dermot. Deeply regretted by her family Jim, Seán, Anne Marie, Gerri and Barry, daughters in law Betty, Mary and Emer, sons in law Paul and Gabby and sister in law Kathleen. Cherished Nanny to her 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Eleana, Tommy, Áine, Barry and Ada, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her son Jim’s residence in Dunmore (R32 V045) on Wednesday 20th September 2023 from 4pm – 8pm, Thursday, 21st September 2023, from 4pm with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co. Laois on Friday, 22nd September 2023, at 2pm with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St. Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Áine’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via this webstream.
Esther Rock (née Rowe)
27 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Esther Rock (née Rowe), 27 Church Avenue. Stradbally, Laois. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on the 19th of September 2023. Sadly missed and forever loved by her daughters Margaret, Ashileen, Threna and Emily, sons, James, Eugene and John, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home from 3:30pm on Wednesday 20th with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Esther will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
House Private on Thursday morning. Family Flowers only.
