Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Paul Kinsella
“Oakwood”, Crossneen, Carlow/Laois
John Paul Kinsella of “Oakwood”, Crossneen, Carlow, Laois, passed away unexpectedly on October 30th, 2023, at his home
Beloved son of Eamonn and the late Brigid (Brenda) and much loved brother of Keith, Colm, Brendan and David.
He will be sadly missed by his loving father, brothers, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Claire Mitchell (née Whelan)
Quinaltagh, Garrafrauns, Dunmore, Galway/Portlaoise, Laois
Mitchell (nee Whelan), Claire, Quinaltagh, Garrafrauns, Dunmore, Co. Galway, & formerly Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Suddenly, but peacefully.
Deeply regretted by her husband of sixty-one years, Joe, her children Anne (Peter), John (Sheila), Claire (Peter), Fr. Francis, Helena (Eamonn), Stewart (Heather), her eleven grandchildren, sisters Julia Dooley (Portlaoise) and Peggy Hyland (Portlaoise), sisters-in-law Babs Whelan (Portlaoise) and Kitty Whelan (Kildare), nieces, nephews, good neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home (H54 PY60) from 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday (visitors welcome), and in Glynn’s Funeral Home, Dunmore (H54 NY61) on Friday, 3rd of November, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Garrafrauns (H54 WK83). Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12.00 noon, with burial afterwards in Adrigoole Cemetery.
Derry Neale
Hollypark, Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Kilkenny/Crettyard, Laois
Derry Neale, October 29th 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family, following an illness bravely fought.
Beloved husband of Jackie and much loved father of Scott, Rebecca, Abbey, Simon and Sam and cherished son of Sylvia and the late Willie. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, sons, daughters, mother, brother Billy, sisters Wendy, Stephanie and Avril, mother-in-law Susan Delahunt, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service on Thursday (Nov. 2nd) at 2pm in Mayo Church, Crettyard (R93 R621). Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. House private at all times, please.
Family flowers only, donation in lieu to Mayo Church or the Oncology Unit, Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny.
The family wish to thank most sincerely St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, University Hospital Waterford, Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny, the Community Palliative Team, Dr. Prasad and all the friends and neighbours for all the care and support throughout.
Seán Reynolds
Navan, Meath/Portarlington, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Reynolds Seán late of Navan and Portarlington passed away peacefully on October 31st surrounded by his loving family.
Much loved husband to Máire, dad to Fiona, Aoife and Donal, pappy to Síofra, Liam, Róisín, Aislinn and Saoirse. Son to Rita and the late Jimmy Reynolds. Missed by his family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters and brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his daughter Aoife’s residence, Allenview Heights, Newbridge on Thursday, 2nd November, from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral at 10am on Friday, 3rd November, at Newlands Cross Crematorium. Service will be live streamed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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.
Memorial Service at Newbridge Bible Fellowship Church (eircode W12 CK00) on Friday, 3rd November, at 11am.
Cremation Committal Service to take place afterwards.
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.
Reposing in Lacey`s Funeral Home, John street (R93H684) on Wednesday November 1st from 3pm until 7pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.40am to St Clares Church Graiguecullen arriving for 11 o`clock Requiem Mass.
Burial immediately afterwards in Sleaty new Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare`s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service
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.
Reposing in the Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Thursday, 2nd November, from 4’oc – 6’oc. Funeral mass on Friday, at 10’oc, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 12.15’oc. If you are unable to attend either service you may view online by following the links below:
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 31, 2023
