Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary B. Behan
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Kildare Town, Kildare/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Mary B. Behan,Bishopsland, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare and formerly Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on November 2nd , 2023, at her home.
Beloved daughter of Jackie and Carmel and much loved sister of John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede and Helen.
She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Patrick (Pat) Phelan
Rushall, Pike of Rushall, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Phelan, Rushall, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Ex. Bord Na Mona and caretaker of St Fergals College Rathdowney, November 4th, 2023. Peacefully, in the Regional Hospital Waterford. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, daughters Carol, Alison and Sandra, son Michael, his 13 grandchildren, sons in law Michael and Ian, daughter in law Hannah, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, very good neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Eircode R32 TN84, this Monday evening (Nov. 6th.) from 6 o’c with rosary and prayers at 8 o’c. Pat’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning (Nov. 7th.) at 11 o’c in the Pike of Rushall Church, Eircode R32 V320, with burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
House Private, please at all times.
Pat’s family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation at this sad and sensitive time.
The Phelan family wish also to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin and The Regional Hospital Waterford, for their kindness and care given to Pat during his illness.
Raisa Ernestsone
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Raisa Ernestsone “Burnville” Ballyfin Rd Portlaoise and formerly from Bigaunciems, Latvia, passed away peacefully on 2 November 2023, at home surrounded by Maija and her loving family. Dearly loved mother to Emerita, Ilze, Janis, Maija and cherished grandmother to Max, Sofia and grandkids in Latvia Elvis, Kitija, Eriks, Lienite, Deinis, Hugo and Otto.
Deeply missed by her loving family and son in law Vinnie, sister Klaudija, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday evening from 6.30 till 8 pm. Requiem mass will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul’s Church ww.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Cremation will follow in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
No flowers or mass cards by request. Donations if desired may be made to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.
Maura Bridget Nicholson – Clohessy (née Jordan)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois
Maura Bridget Nicholson – Clohessy (née Jordan), London and late of Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois , died 18th October 2023. Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Mary and John, her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her children Steve and Michelle, grandchildren Sorrel, Persephone, Lavinia and Emma, great-grandchildren Rory, Florence and Theodore, daughter-in-law Caroline, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday November 6th from 7.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (Eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Maura’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Daniel (Dan) Mulhall
Doonmore, Doonbeg, Clare/Ballybrittas, Laois
The death has occurred of Daniel (Dan) Mulhall, Doonmore, Doonbeg, Co. Clare and formerly of the Woodenbridge, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois.
Peacefully after a short illness at the University Hospital Limerick. Deeply regretted by his wife Áine, sons James and John, his many relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4 o’clock until 6 o’clock. Funeral mass on Monday in Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Church, Doonbeg, at 11 o’clock, followed by private cremation. No flowers, please.
The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the Doonbeg Parish Webcam.
Jim Hughes
Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Tipperary/Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Jim Hughes, Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary & formerly of Portlaoise, peacefully in the loving care of Cork University Hospital (3rd of November 2023). Beloved husband of the late Máire. Predeceased by his siblings Eilish, John and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving children – Niall, Crona, Orla, Mary, Joe and Jim; sisters – Frances, Kathleen and Margaret; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; sons-in-law – John, Finian, and Gary; daughters-in-law – Darra, Claire and Aysel; his adored grandchildren; nephews; nieces; relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Keller’s funeral home Nenagh (E45XO94) on Sunday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church Portroe on Monday morning at 10.45 am for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only.
Michael Vincent Caden
Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Kilkenny/Crettyard, Laois/Crossmolina, Mayo
Michael Vincent Caden, originally Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, November 1st 2023 at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Dennis, daughter Yvonne, brother, sister, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane. A private cremation will follow.
Mark Scully
Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Mark Scully, Millbrook, Portlaoise, November 2nd 2023, suddenly, at his residence. Loving son to Pat and the late Margaret. Only brother to Sharon. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Sharon’s partner Cliff and their children Ryan, Emma and Kate, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm. Rosary at 7.30pm Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 5, 2023
