Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Fennell
Park, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kathleen Fitzhenry (née Somers)
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 K8XF / Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of 16 Bolbrook Park, Tallaght.
Predeceased by her husband Samuel (Sam). Much loved mother of Tom, Donna, Maria, Karen, Samantha, Kathleen and June. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law, daughters in law, 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, with rosary recital at 4pm. Requiem mass on Monday in St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght, Co. Dublin at 11am. And thereafter to Newland’s Cross Crematorium for 1pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Maisie (Mary) Larkin (née Lalor)
Stillorgan, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
Larkin (née Lalor), Maisie (Mary), Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff at The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock.
Beloved wife of the late Colum, much loved mother of Gerard, Genevieve and Aidan. Proud granny of Jane, Aoife, Kenn, Davin, Barry, James, Aidan, Georgia and Freddie. She will be forever loved and hugely missed by her daughter, sons, daughters-in-law Darina and Margo, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brother Eamonn and sisters Rita and Genevieve, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Blackrock, A94 X308 on Saturday afternoon 21st October from 2pm to 4pm. Maisie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning 23rd October at 10am at the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those who cannot attend the funeral mass, you may view it live by clicking here.
Teresa Ridgeway (née McGoldrick)
Late of Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Mountrath County Laois. Peacefully. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1:20pm arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath arriving at 4:15pm.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Daniel (Dan) Whelan
Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Whelan, Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, October 17th. 2023, peacefully at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in the company of his family. Predeceased by his brother Seán and sisters Statia and Maureen. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Kathleen, loving sons Owen, Brian, Donal and Michael, daughters-in-law Nicola, Julia, Deirdre and Donal’s partner Angie, his adoring 11 grandchildren, brothers and sisters Harry, Bill, Rita (Arrigan), Eileen (White) and Kathleen (Elson), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday evening from 5.30pm pausing for prayers at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory arriving for Requiem mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in The Church of the Assumption Cemetery, Killasmeestia. Family flowers only please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 20, 2023
