Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bolger
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Martin, sister Mary, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, on Wednesday evening (Oct 18th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Maureen Healy (née Kenny)
Donaguile Heights, Castlecomer, Kilkenny/Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband John and brother Paddy.
Maureen will be sadly missed by her loving sons Eamon and Seamus, daughters Catherine, Miriam and Geraldine, grandchildren Aisling, Ciara, and Émer, sons-in-law Christy and Pat, sisters Kathleen, Teresa and brother Michael, sisters-in-law Josie Healy (Lowhill), and Josie Healy (Firoda), nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer from 4pm on Tuesday (17th October) concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: castlecomerparish.ie
House Strictly Private Please
Mary Drennan (née O’Toole)
Clonban, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Drennan (née O’Toole), Clonban, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Mary passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Sunday 15th October 2023, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Tim, sister Kathleen, brothers Jack, Tim and Joe.
Much loved mother of John, Kathleen, Liam and Elizabeth. Sadly missed by daughters-in-law Myra and Sharon and son-in-law Phil, adored grandchildren Tim, Katie, Eoin, Niamh, Mary Kate, Róisin, Aoife and Aisling, nieces, nephews and wonderful neighbours and many friends.
Mary will be reposing at her daughter Elizabeth’s family home Clonban (eircode R32ND79) on Tuesday evening 17th from 3 o’clock with Rosary at 7.30p.m. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Brigid’s Church Shanahoe, for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock , followed by interment in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Raheen.
Joe Drennan
Knocknagad, Mountrath, Laois, R32XE29
Joe Drennan, Knocknagad, Mountrath, Co.Laois (eircode R32XE29), following a horrific accident on Friday 13th October 2023 at Castletroy, Co. Limerick. Joe beloved son of Tim and Marguerite, much loved brother to his adoring sisters Sarah, Ava and Marie, brother to Richard, John and Kieran, uncle to Ben and Evie.
Joe will be sadly missed by his nannie Vera Bennett, and all his wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins, and Joe’s very wide circle of friends.
Joe will repose at his home Knocknagad (R32XE29) on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5 o’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 o’clock on each evening. Removal on Wednesday afternoon to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (R32VY79), for Requiem Mass at 3 o’clock, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com
House for Family time only on Wednesday morning please.
Ronnie Champ
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James’ Hospital, Dublin. Loving husband of the late Evelyn and dear brother of the late Rose.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Olga, Florrie, Lesley and Lorraine, stepdaughters Lily, Susan, Frances and Deborah, grandchildren Evan, Philip, James, Gary, Claudia, Kelly and Taylor, step-grandchildren, sister-in-law Violet, special friend Erwin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 N2C7) on Monday and Tuesday evening from 3pm until 9pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm arriving Lea Church, Rathmiles, Portarlington (eircode R32 YD28) for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation or Lea Church. Donation box at residence and in the church.
House private outside of reposing times, please.
Ena (Charlotte) Wallace (née Stephenson)
Clonbrook House, Crettyard, Laois/Castledermot, Kildare
Ena (Charlotte) Wallace née Stephenson, Clonbrook House, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formely of Knockpatrick, Castledermot, Co. Kildare – 14th October 2023 peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family; predeceased by her loving son George.
Sadly missed by her loving husband William, son Richard, daughter-in-law Vivienne, sisters Iris (Condell) and Gretta (Rothwell), brother George (Stephenson), brother-in-law Des, sisters-in-law Ruth, Geraldine and Ann, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R93 W9V6) from 12 noon on Monday. Funeral arriving to Colliery Church, Castlecomer on Tuesday for 2 o’c Funeral Service after which she will be laid to rest in the adjoining Churchyard.
House private on Tuesday please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Donation box in Church.
The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and staff at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, The Comfort Homecare Team, public health nurses and the Palliative Care Team for the attention and care shown to Ena during her illness.
Sheila Gee (née Cuddy)
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Sheila Gee (née Cuddy), Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 14th October 2023, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her son John. Beloved mother to Declan, Evelyn, Thelma, Lorraine and Orla, grandchildren, Sarah, Dylan, Ciava, Kaela, Ben, Adam, Leighaina, Jake, Bronwyn, Ella, Tara, Neasa, Luke, Emmett and Emily.
Sadly missed by her son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers Sean and Stephen, sisters Mary, Esther, and Geraldine, sisters-in-law Nora and Theresa, brothers-in-law Paul and Pat, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Sunday evening from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Sheila’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Mary Mulhall (née Dalton)
Bog Road, Ballyroan, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Bennett Ward, St. James’s Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Nan, and her mother Teresa.
Sincerely missed by her devoted husband Tony, her sons Ross and Greg and her daughter-in-law Catherine.
Deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters Peadar, Aidan, Patricia, Michael, Gerard, Fionnuala and Kevin, brothers and sisters in law,nieces and nephews, relatives, friends in Laois and Cobh, and her neighbours.
Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 5pm. with prayers at 7pm. Removal to St. Patricks Church Ballyroan for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday. Interment afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery.
Evelyn (Evie) Clarke Lupton (née Walsh)
Georlyn, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Tipperary
Evelyn (Evie) Clarke Lupton (nee Walsh), Georlyn, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly Ballaghmore Castle, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 12th. 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her first husband George Clarke, her second husband John Lupton, her sister Renee and brother Ken.
Sadly missed by her children Esther (Smyth),George, Olwyn (Dunn), Karl and Kora (Kilpatrick), her daughter-in-law Lorraine, sons-in-law James, Jeff and Jimmy, her grandchildren Raymond, Garry, Lisa, Bryan and Daisy Mae, her great grandchildren Johnathon, Anthony and Oisín, her brother Reggie, her sisters-in-law Marie and Lil, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at OSullivan’s Funeral Home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Sunday evening October 15th. from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.
Funeral service at St. Cronan’s Church of Ireland Church, Church Street, Roscrea Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 FT54) on Monday October 16th. at 2 pm followed by Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all Evie’s wonderful carers while at home and in Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyraggett.
Elizabeth Leahy (née Delaney)
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois/Moyne, Tipperary
Eilzabeth Leahy. (nee Delaney) St Brigids Place Portlaoise. And Formerly Moyne Co Tipperary. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 13th Oct 2023.
Loving mother to Michael and Siobhan. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Cherished grandmother to Adam and Aodha.
Son in law John, daughter in law Christine. Deeply regretted by her loving Sisters Mary and Nelllie. Brothers Martin, John and Paddy. Also Peggy (Rip) and Jim (Rip). Nephews, nieces. Relatives neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass on Monday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise.
Frank Callinan
No 7 Ninety-Eight Street, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Frank Callinan, No.7 Ninety-Eight St, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 13th 2023, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (née Hayden), much loved father of Frankie, Mary, Geraldine, Noeleen and the late Johnny and Paddy, cherished brother of Christina Walker, Delores Murray, Geraldine O’Dea and the late Matt, Pat, John, Sheila, Essie, Bridie, Mabel, Lizzie, Kitty, Betty and Philly and treasured grandfather of Jessica, Tara, Sarah, Niamh, Hayley, Billy, Meghan, Emily, Kyle, Leah, Elizabeth, Joey, Tommy and the late Baby Johnny.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Christy Hutchinson
Killamuckj, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his children Darran, Aubrey, Yvette, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4 pm.on Saturday with Rosary at 7 pm. Removal to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11 am Requiem Mass on Sunday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
Mass can be viewed onhttp://Abbeyleixparishwebcam.
Michael (Mick) Byrne
Ballacolla, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, sister Maura and grandsons Darragh and Tommy. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Linda, sons Eoin, Alan, Danny and Shane, daughters-in-law Maree, Valerie, Denise and Joyce, grandchildren Polly, Sophie, Alfie, Dylan and Jack, brothers John and Declan, sisters Gay, Sheila and Monica, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Saturday the 14th from 3 pm. with Rosary at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla followed by burial in St, Fergal’s Cemetery, Ballacolla. House private on Friday evening and Sunday morning. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Cuisle Center Portlaoise.
The mass can be viewed onhttp://m.facebook.com/golivestreamceremony/
