Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colm Kelly
Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois/Naas, Kildare
olm Kelly Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy Avenue, Portlaoise County Laois and formerly of Pacelli Road, Naas County Kildare.
With great sadness, I share that – when the time was right – my dear husband Colm Kelly (1950 – 2023) was taken to his eternal home where he is rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Saviour who saved him by his grace.
He will be greatly by his wife Annelies and his family and friends.
No Flowers Please. Donations If Desired To The Irish Kidney Association. https://ika.ie/
No Mass Cards, Please.
Darren O’Neill
(Marymount) Church Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Laois
Darren O` Neill, on 29th October 2023, Suddenly at his home, Church road Graiguecullen.
Predeceased by his parents Rita and Owen who died on the 11th May 2023.
Sadly missed by his sister Lisa, brother in law, Nieces, Cousins, Aunt, Relatives and Friends.
Funeral Arrangements to be announced later.
Fintan Walsh
Rathfarnham, Dublin/Ballylinan, Laois
Peacefully, in St James’ Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Retired teacher in St Mary’s School, Rathfarnham. Predeceased by his infant son Maurice.
Beloved husband of Máirín, adored father of Adrian and Niamh, and devoted grandad of Finn, Áine, Maya, Julia, Ronan and Mary-Kate.
Fintan will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his daughter-in-law Niamh, his son-in-law Danny, his brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff in St James’ Hospital, Orwell Nursing Home and to Professor Ronan Collins, Tallaght Hospital, for the exceptional care and kindness always shown to Fintan.
James (Jim) Bertie
Ballybrittas, Laois/Howth, Dublin
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Bertie, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois and formerly Howth, Co. Dublin. Peacefully, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore (in his 91st year), following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Pauline and parents James and Ada. Jim will be sadly missed by children Irene, Lorraine, Norman, Pamela, Audrey and Laura, his thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Heffernans Funeral Home, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath C15 HDT1 on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. A celebration of Jim’s life will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium on Thursday at 2.30pm which can be viewed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
James McManus
Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois
James McManus, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 28th of October 2023, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Josephine and daughter Orla.
Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grand-sons, grand-daughters, brother, sisters, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St. Clonaslee, on Monday (30th of October) from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (31st of October) at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.
James’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Nonie Wallace (née Gorman)
Chapel Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Nonie is formerly from Redhill, Ballyroan and died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Predeceased by her brother Timmy and sister Anne. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, sons Paddy and Ian, brother Billy, brother in law, sister in law, Paddy’s partner Olivia, grandchildren Adam and Thomas, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill, from 5pm on Monday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church which can be viewed on the link www.ballinakillknockparish.com/ followed by burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. House Private, please.
Michael Byrne
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Byrne late of “The Forge”, Ballickmoyler and Brighton, England, passed away peacefully, on October 21st, 2023 at Royal Sussex Co. Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathy, sister Annie, brother Noel, Danny and Frank.
Beloved father of Rita (Brighton), Michael (Australia), Tony (Carlow), adored grandfather of Jessica, Dean, Vera, Charlie, Mikela, Toni-Ann and James, cherished brother of Peter and Noeleen and much loved father-in-law of Karen.
He will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren, his 3 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law Pat, his exceptional friends Mikie, Gary, Stella and Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Susan Murphy (née Gillson)
Barnbawn Road, Glenealy, Wicklow/Mountmellick, Laois
Barnbawn Road, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow & formerly Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. 15th January 1957 – 20th October 2023.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected, peaceful passing of Susan at her home in Glenealy.
Beloved wife of Garret and cherished mother to Andrew and Kieran , sadly missed by her husband, sons Andrew his wife Sonia and Kieran and his fiancée Lou and loving sister to Tim. Susan will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
Susan was a delightful and positive presence in the lives of all who had the honour to know her. She set an inspiring example as a wife, mother, and friend and her memory will be dearly cherished.
Susan will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) Monday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm and on Tuesday morning 31st October from 10.00am with removal at 11.30am to McCrea’s Cremation Chapel in the adjoining building for a funeral service to celebrate Susan’s life for all those who wish to attend.
Liam Ryan
Cappanarrow, Camross, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen.
Beloved husband of Mary, father of Noelle, Anthony, John, Jacinta, Eileen, Liam, Damien, Brendan, Mary, Lizzy and Sarah. Sadly missed by his brothers Lar, John and Thomas and his sisters Maura, Ann and Theresa, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in his home (R32 F894) on Friday and Saturday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 6.30pm to Fergal’s Church, Camross arriving for 7pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Fergal’s Cemetery.
House private on Sunday.
George Donagher
Droughill, Bishopswood, Portarlington, Laois, R32 N2CO
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 N2CO) on Friday and Saturday evening from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
George’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/friendsofthemidlandregionalhospitaltullamore
Laurence (Lar) Flynn
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Peg, sons Noel and Brian, daughter Lorna, daughters-in-law Tracey and Dagmara, son-in-law Eoghan, grandchildren Lauren, Kate, Robyn, Amy, Dearbhla and Tadhg, brothers Jimmy, Jack and Ned, sisters May, Teresa and Nancy, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his brothers Mick, Paddy, Joe and Bill.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 F6W3) on Saturday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 1:30pm arriving The Church of The Sacred Heart, Rath for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.
Lar’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 30, 2023
