Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his residence on 13th December, 2023. Predeceased by his beloved parents Joe and Gretta, brothers Denis (Dermy), John and Joseph, sisters Kathleen and Ita, sisters-in-law Phil and June and brothers-in-law Michael and Denis. Sadly missed by his loving sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, hs dear friend Pauline, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Alice (Patricia) Buckley (née Walsh)
Coolock, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) 6th December 2023 Coolock and formerly of Ballybrittas, Laois, peacefully in Beaumont Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Thomas. Alice will be very sadly missed by her sons Brendan and Gerard, daughter Niamh and step daughter Anne, her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral home, Coolock, on Monday 18th December from 2pm-4pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning, 19th December, to Fingal Cemetery for burial at 11.30am
Donal Bolton
Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
Donal Bolton of Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 13th, 2023, in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Julie, Donie, Karen, Eddie, Sean, Michelle, Margaret and Declan, adored grandfather of Lisa, Emma, Jake, Abbie, Lily, Ellie, Cian, Finn and Hazel and cherished brother of Liam, Mairead, Patrick, Mary and the late Henry and Michael.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday, December 17th, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen
Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service: https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Ann Cass (née Byrne)
Tullore, Ballyroan, Laois
And Chatsworth, Clogh, Co Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Sharon. She will be forever missed by her husband Michael, daughters Mary and Elizabeth and son Joe, grandchildren Evan, Aine, Amy, Lachlan, Roisin, and Conor, extended family and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel Of Rest adjoining The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 5pm with prayers at 7pm on Friday, the 15th of December. Funeral arriving at The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa (Teasie) O’Beirne (née Fenlon)
The Square, Ballinakill, Laois / Nurney, Carlow
And formerly of Ballytarsna, Nurney, Co. Carlow.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her husband Kevin, son Tom, brothers Jim and Paddy and sister Margaret.
Much loved mother of Tim, Mary, Brendan, Kevin and Catherine. Adored grandmother of BJ, Patrick, Roisin, Kevin, Sean, Aaron, Kevin and Dearbhail, great grandmother of Ben, Ellie, Cian, Lennon, Eabha, Mia, Isabella and Kaia. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Elizabeth and Aileen, sons-in-law Liam and Steve, her nieces, nephews, extended families and her wonderful friends.
Arriving in Ballinakill Church, Ballinakill, Co. Laois for Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11.00am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
Catherine Tobin (née Duggan)
Ballyfin Road, Mountrath, Laois
Catherine Tobin, (née Duggan). Ballyfin Road, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 12th December 2023 peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her husband Pauric, children Edel, Patrick, Debra, Kieran and Róisín, grandson Nathan, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Friday evening (15th December) from 6.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal from her home on Saturday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Catherine’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Kevin Martin
8 Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Unexpectedly but peacefully at his home. Pre deceased by his father John. Kevin will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Kathleen, sister Geraldine, brothers David and John Ambrose, his aunts, uncles, cousins and all who knew him.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Friday from 7pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass for Kevin will take place on Saturday morning at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, followed by Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: http://www.tullamoreparish.ie/component/content/article/63-twenty-fifteen/3594-mywebcam2
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 15, 2023
