Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tom, Tommy) Donohoe
Portlaoise, Laois/Cabra, Dublin
Donohoe, Thomas (Tom/Tommy) (Late of Portlaoise and formerly of Cabra) – 27th of January, 2024, passed away peacefully in The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, surrounded by his family.
Sadly missed by his cherished children Mark, Eva and Caitríona, his grandchildren, Sinéad, Tomás, Lucas, his daughter and sons-in-law, Charlene, Gareth and Bertrand and his best friend, Vera.
Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 88 A, New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 D07 ET92 on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral arriving to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra on Thursday 10am with cremation afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium due at 11.30am.
To view Tom’s Funeral Mass, please click here. To view Tom’s cremation service, please click here.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to both the McKeons and the Donohoe families who looked after Tom very well during his illness and also the staff of the Oncology Unit of Tullamore Midlands Regional hospital and The Residence Nursing home Portlaoise.
Esther Heffernan (née Tynan)
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Heffernan Esther. Buttercup Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise Jan 28th 2024 Suddenly at home. Beloved wife of Mark and dearly loved mother to Kayleigh and Tianna-Lee. Predeceased by her mother Una and baby Marie and mother in law Ann.
Lovingly missed by her father John-Joe and brothers John-Joe, Glen, Stephen, Eddie and sister Sylvia, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.
Reposing privately at home. Public reposing will take place in Keegans Funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm.
Removal from her residence on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Eamonn Kelly
Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois, R32WR0A
Eamonn Kelly, Ballymacken, Portlaoise and late of Bloomfield. January 28th 2024. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Eileen.
Loving father to Anne, Martin and Edel. Cherished grandfather to Eamonn Óg, Aoife and Sophie. Deeply regretted by his family, son in law Gavin, daughter in law Niamh. Edel’s partner Stevie, brothers and sisters, Anne, Mary, Bill, John, Joe, Gertie, Pat and Helen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his family home at Ballymacken (R32WR0A) on Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm. With rosary at 8 pm.
Removal on Wednesday 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.
Gerry Walsh
St Canice’s Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Bruff, Limerick
Gerry Walsh, St Canice’s Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, formerly of Bruff, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. Died 28th January 2024, peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick, surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of nursing staff.
Beloved husband of Margaret (née Dunne), father to Gerard and Bridget. Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, grandson Matthew, niece, cousin Andrew, brothers-in-law Tom, Liam and Mick, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (January 30th) from 6.30p.m. concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock.
Removal on Wednesday morning (January 31st) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Gerry’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie.
Margaret Bracken (née Comerford)
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Templetuohy, Tipperary
Bracken (née Comerford), Margaret, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, January 26th 2024, peacefully, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, after a long illness, bravely borne.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gerry, son David, daughter Kate, sister Bridget (Mulcahy), brother Jerry, brothers-in-law Paddy, Greg and Seamus Bracken, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth (W23 V99E) on Tuesday from 4pm-8pm.
Removal on Wednesday from Margaret’s residence at 10.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link here.
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.
John Phelan
Terenure, Dublin/Ballacolla, Laois
John Phelan (Manor Estate, Terenure and late of Ballygeehan Castle, Ballacolla, Co Laois) 25th January 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the I.C.U Unit in Tallaght University Hospital.
Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Liz (Feely) and cherished dad of Una and Louise. Sadly missed by his adored grandson Freddie, sons-in-law Ron and Ronan, his brother Bill, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Anne and Sr Louise.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road D6W N279 on Monday evening (January 29th) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus D6W XR66 for Funeral Mass at 12pm which may be viewed on the parish web camera followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98 which may be viewed on the following link.
Family Flowers only please.
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.
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.
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