Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Claffey
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Mary Claffey, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Fardrum, Athlone, 16th December 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Tony and sister Anna. Loving aunt to Ethel, Damien, Justin and Miriam. Sadly missed by her cousins, relatives, extended family and neighbours, also her former colleagues and students in Portlaoise CBS.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home, Portlaoise, on Monday from 6.30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in Cornamagh Cemetery, Athlone at 2.30 on approx.
Bernadette (Bernie) Grady (née Kennedy)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff of Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea and in the company of her loving son.
Pre-deceased by her husband Billy and son Joseph and extended family members.
Deeply regretted by her loving son Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea on Monday evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Moula’s Church, Ballaghmore for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Ireland.
Jack Kenna
St Mary’s Road, Daingean, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Killmullen, Portarlington, County Laois. Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Sr. Fergal MMM) and Annie Flanagan. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Tomas, daughters Catherine and Ann-Marie, sons-in-law Derek and David, daughter-in-law Stella, grandchildren Tadhg, Eoin, Clodagh Conor, Caoimhe and Ronan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours . Sadly missed by his friends and fellow Gaels in the G.A.A. community
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Monday evening from 4pm with Removal at 6pm arriving St Mary Mother Of God Church, Daingean (eircode R35 E862) at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Coleman’s Cemetery, Kilclonfert, Daingean (eircode R35 H280).
Jack’s Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-7
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
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
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 17, 2023
