Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David Duncan
“Redlough” Rathevan, Portlaoise, Laois
David Duncan untimely passing occurred on 21th January 2024. David was dearly loved son to Tony and Ann. Cherished brother to Gary and Mark and Jacqui and Uncle to Melody and Dylan.
Sadly missed by his loving family. Sisters in law Tracey & Bryana, his future brother in law Seamus, his many good friends, especially Katrin and extended family.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm Funeral prayers will be recited at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at Newlands Crematorium for 2.30pm, where a celebration of his life will take place.
Service will be streamed on this link here.
Margaret Fenlon (née Keogh)
Castletown, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Kildare
Formerly of Kilrush, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, at her daughter Catriona’s residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, son Peter, brother Chris, sisters Mary and Bridget and parents Patrick and Annie.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Declan, P.J., John-Paul and Catriona, sisters Jude, Catherine, Anna-May and Teresa, brothers Pat and John, son-in-law Dermot, daughters-in-law Denise, Laura and Lorraine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Kate, Simon, Aoife, Cormac, Ruby, Hannah and Jamie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Catriona George’s residence (R93N8Y6). Rosary on Saturday evening (January 27th) at 8.30pm. Prayers on Sunday evening (January 28th) at 8.30pm.
Removal on Monday afternoon to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Maura Kelly (née Fennelly)
The Bleeding Horse, Athy, Kildare, R14 VR04/Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Maura Kelly (née Fennelly), The Bleeding Horse, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly, Saw Mills, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on the 26th January 2024. Predeceased by her husband Bertie, brother-in-law Michael, sister Beth (Buggie), her parents Elizabeth and Joseph.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by her sons James, Joe and Micháel, daughters Eilís and Marie, sister Anne (Knowles), sons-in-law Mark and William, daughters-in-law Sharon, Nicola and Una, grandchildren Niall, Liam, Aoibhín, Barry, Emma, David, Conor, Brian and Martha, great-grandchild Aurora, brothers-in-law Noel and Dinny, sisters-in-law Mary, Kathleen and Teresa, cousins, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing at her residence (R14 VR04) from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday 28th January with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in St Michael’s Parish Church, Athy at 2pm. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
House Private on Monday Morning please.
Noel Bailey
Grantstown, Ballacolla, Laois
Noel Bailey, Grantstown, Ballacolla, Co.Laois, January 25th. 2024, peacefully following a long illness bravely borne in loving care of management and staff at The Residence Care Home, Portlaoise.
Survived by his wife Ann, children Darren and Saphron, grandchildren, brothers Freddie, Edwin and Roy, sisters Hazel , June and Linda, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Saturday, January 27th, from 4 o’clock pausing for prayer at 6 o’clock.
Funeral cortège will arrive at St. Michael’s and All Angels’ Church, Abbeyleix on Sunday, January 28th, for Funeral Service at 3 o’clock. Following the service in Abbeyleix, Noel will be laid to rest in Killermogh Graveyard. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to The Irish Cancer Society.
Edward (Eddie) Deevy
Sue Ryder Center, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Crettyard, Laois/Crettyard, Kilkenny
DEEVY, Edward (‘Eddie’), Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Drumagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois.
January 25th 2024, at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Rita and infant Brigid, and brothers, Andy, Michael and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Lena and Patricia, sister-in-law, Elsie, his nieces and nephews and their families, his extended family, the Sue Ryder community at Kilminchy and his many good friends across Ireland and the United States, his home for nearly five decades.
Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlecomer, R95 PD82, from 5pm on Saturday concluding with vigil prayers and rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Sunday, 28th January, at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Crettyard, Co. Laois, R93 HY94, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral mass can be viewed on this link.
John Dowling
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Emo, Laois
John Dowling Newpark Portlaoise and late of Morette, Emo. January 26th 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Marcella, and loving father to his daughter Helen (Ging) and son Paul, and father-in-law to Paul and Meaghan.
Cherished grandfather to Kelly, Heather, Ryan, Milo, and Lily, and grandfather-in-law to Sam and Peter. Great grandfather to Max, Leo, Henry, Alfie, and Myles. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm to 8 pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
John Henderson
Raheenduff, Oulart, Wexford, Y25 AK40/Rathdowney, Laois
Raheenduff, Oulart, Co.Wexford and formerly Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Unexpectedly, on 24th January 2024.
Beloved husband of Martina, much loved father of Daniel, Adam and Darragh and brother of Philip, Michael, Andrew and the late Patrick. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons and their partners, brothers, granddaughter Wren, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home (Y25 AK40) on Sunday (28th Jan) from 3pm-6pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 10.30am in Hammel’s Funeral Home, Kilmuckridge (Y25 C9T3), followed by Committal at 1.45pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. No Flowers Please.
Lionel Broomfield
Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Lionel Broomfield, Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 24th January 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Olive, daughters Shirley and Hazel, son Mark, grandchildren Graham, Adam and Isla, daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law John (Watchorn), and John (Brennan), extended family, a large circle of friends, and his wonderful carers.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Friday evening (January 26th) from 6p.m, with Prayers at 7.30p.m. Removal on Saturday afternoon (January 27th) to St. John the Baptist Church, Ballyfin (eircode R32CF74), for Funeral Service at 2.30p.m., followed by Burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”. House Strictly Private.
Only family parking at the Church, and parking for all other people at the Community Centre, Shuttle Bus will be provided.
Breda O’Connor
Elderfield, Castletown, Laois
The death has occurred of Breda O’ Connor, Elderfield, Castletown, Co. Laois. Died 25th January 2024. Predeceased by her husband Eamon. Dearly beloved Mother of Brendan, Eamon, John, Gerard, Aodh and Aonghus.
Deeply regretted by her family, sister Kitty, brother Fr Liam, her eight grandchildren, daughters and son in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home Elderfield (eircode R32PK74) this Friday evening (26th January) from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning (27th January) to St Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent De Paul.
Christopher F. Kiernan
Late of Ballybought, Tullamore, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Died 24th January 2024 at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Lovingly cared for at the Maryborough Centre, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his brother Peter, sisters Elizabeth (Dublin) and Rosemarie (Australia), brother-in-law Jim, sister-in law Brenda, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Maryborough Centre Portlaoise on Thursday evening 25th January 2024 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and reposing in Lawless’ Funeral Home, Mucklagh Village (R35 C5P6) on Friday 26th January 2024 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm followed by Removal to St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow, Tullamore arriving 7:00 pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday 27th January 2024 at 10:00 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Nora Fitzpatrick (née McGrath)
The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Died suddenly and peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy and sisters. Sadly missed by her sister Kay, her loving family- Ann, Catherine, Pat, Carmel and Noreen, sons-in-law Michael and Paul, her grand-children Emma, Lauren, Kate, Seán, Róisín, Ruairi, Fionn, Aoibh, Ellen and Naoise, her great-grandchildren Rowan, Evan and Alice, nieces, nephews, her many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, on Friday evening (Jan 26th) from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Doonane Cemetery.
Michael (Mick) Stynes
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Stynes, Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, January 22nd 2024 suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Brigid and much loved father of Brendan, Michael, Eamon, Christopher and John.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, brother Jim, daughters-in-law Barbara, Clare, Kate, Abigail and Nina, his 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, sister Bridie and brother Nicholas.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 27, 2024
