Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anna Brophy (née Crowe)
Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin / Laois / Limerick
Formerly of Carrigmore House, Doon, Co Limerick, Anna died peacefully in the care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on 20th December 2023. Beloved wife of the late Michael Brophy PC, much loved mother of Richard and James, much loved mother in law of Karen, devoted grandmother of Aine, dearly loved by her sisters, Sr Sheila and Mary and her late brothers Tim, Ned, Paddy and Billy. Will be sadly missed by her family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends, former colleagues in the insurance industry and the business community of Blanchardstown.
Reposing at Cunnigham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Wednesday 27/12/2023 afternoon from 2pm to 3pm. Reqiuem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Brigid’s Parish Church, Blanchardstown. Interment afterwards in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois.
Mass can be viewed at https://www.blanchardstownparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan (Snowball) Leeds, formerly of Monavea, Crettyard Co. Laois. Peacefully, after a short illness, at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds, surrounded by his loving family. Tom, loving husband of the late Dianne and father to Tony, Mark, Paul and Erin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass on Friday 12th January 2024 at Saint Patricks Church, 18 Torre Cl, Leeds LS9 7QW. Donations appreciated for Leeds Irish Health and Homes and St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds. Enquiries Tel +44 1132 480953.
Michael Morris
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois / Kinvara, Galway
The very sad and regrettable death has occurred of Michael Morris, retired Garda Inspector of Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois and formerly of Kinvara, Co. Galway who died on the 20th December 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Pauline and beloved husband to Peggy and loving father of Kieran, Michelle, Mary and Michael. Cherished grandfather to his 15 grandchildren and his two great grandchildren Alex and Leo. Deeply regretted by his sisters Breda, Eileen, and Mary, sons in law John and Eamon, daughters in law Tracy and Catriona and his nephews and nieces and his wider family circle and his friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Thursday the 21st December 2023 from 6.30pm till 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday the 22nd December 2023 to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery, Portlaoise.
Michael Phelan
Derrylahan, Ballacolla, Laois
redeceased by his parents Michael and Peg. Deeply regretted by his sisters Anna Marie, Rebecca and Catherine, brother-in-law Willie, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at his residence with prayers on Thursday evening at 7 pm. Removal to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Friday for 11am. Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Harold Lawlor
Floraville, Bridge Gardens, Durrow, Laois, R32X2P3
Harold passed away peacefully in his 101st year in the excellent care of the medical staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Sheila, brother Liam, son Billy and his grandsons Ronan and Glen. Deeply regretted by his daughters Dorothy, Cindy, Elaine, Karen and Jemma, his sons Harold, Oliver, Martin, Ron and Anthony, his sister in law Phyl, sons in law, daughters in law, his 31 grandchildren and his 47 great-grandchildren, his niece, nephew and a large circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence (R32 X2P3) on Thursday 21st December 2023 from 12 o’ clock concluding with recital of Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass is on Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12pm in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow (R32 CK11) with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
