Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
JJ Treacy
Morette, Emo, Laois
Treacy, JJ – January 8th, 2024, peacefully, but unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Paula and sister Mary.
Very sadly missed by his loving children Carol, Deirdre, John, Fiona (Kearney), Justin, Catherine (Punch) and Eimear. He will be also sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Caroline and Vivienne, sons-in-law James and Donie, and Deirdre’s partner Mark, brothers Frank, Paddy and Tony, and sisters-in-law, and his adoring grandchildren Grace, Kate, Laura, Ava, Dan, Luke, Jack, Tristan, Alison and Oscar, and wide circle of friends.
JJ is being waked in his house (R32 XY23) on Wednesday the 10th from 5pm to 8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Paul’s Chuch, Emo. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.
Niall Coffey
Old Church Avenue, Mountrath, Laois
Niall Coffey, Old Church Avenue, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 6th January 2024, at Tallaght Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances, and his loving family.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32K297) on Thursday 11th January from 4.0’clock. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Niall’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Michael (Mick) Conroy
Castleknock, Dublin / Charleville, Cork / Rosenallis, Laois
Conroy, Michael (Mike) (Castleknock, Dublin 15, Charleville, Co. Cork and formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois) January 4th., 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Dorothy and much-loved father of Debbie and James and brother of tahe late Anne (Ryan); Mike will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Mark, Emma, Sarah, Ruth and Laura, son-in-law Maurice, daughter-in-law Kelly, brothers John and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown (D15 XR76) on Wednesday evening (January 10th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (January 11th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Brigid’ Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the St. Vincent’s Foundation.
Peter Culbert
Portarlington / Dr Murphy’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Peter Culbert, Portarlington and late of Dr Murphy’s Place, Portlaoise. Died peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise, on January 6th 2024. After a short illness. Surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Elizabeth and Patrick Culbert. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Chrissie, Angela, and brother Billy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters. Julie, Patsy, Josie, Martin, Noel, Charlie, Kate, Jimmy, Paul, Joe, Elizabeth, Martina and Joan, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces. relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Monday evening, from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary recital at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Removal afterwards to Newlands Crematorium. For service at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 8, 2024
