Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Delaney
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Delaney, Aughafan, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, January 31st, 2024. Peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Anne (nee O’Brien), brothers Billy and Johnny, sisters Betty and Eileen and twin brother and sister who died in infancy.
Deeply regretted by by his family Carol, Darren and Patricia, sisters Nora and Patty, son in law Paul, Darren’s partner Becky, grandchildren Leanne, Aaron, Jamie, Kyle, Savanah and Katie, his two great friends Judy and Rasa, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Eircode R32 TN84, this Saturday evening (Feb. 3rd.) from 7pm with rosary in the funeral home at 9pm.
Removal on Sunday (Feb. 4th.) from his home to arrive at St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (Eircode R32 KT22), for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm, with burial immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Paddy’s funeral Mass can be viewed using the link below: https://m.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown
Katie Graham
Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Laois
Predeceased by her brother Noel Jnr. and her grandparents Síle and Noel. Deeply regretted by her loving parents Damien and Breda, sister Laura, grandparents Andy and Mary (Hosey), aunts , uncles, cousins, relatives and many, many friends.
Reposing at her residence (R93 Y7YO) on Sunday afternoon (February 4th) from 3pm until 8pm with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal on Monday morning to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Elizabeth Simpson (née Houlihan)
Borris Road and formerly of St Johns Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her son Wayne. Beloved partner of John and much loved mother of Lisa and Leigh. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchild Melissa, brother Con, sisters Anne, Catherine and Tina, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass to take place on Monday, 5th February, at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul’s parish church, Portlaoise. Thereafter to Newlands Cross Crematorium for service at 2.30pm.
The family requests people please wear colourful or bright clothing. All are welcome at the crematorium.
Elizabeth (Betty) Neary (née Killeen)
Silverdale, Ballinlough, Cork/Laois
NEARY (Cork & Laois): On February 1st, 2024, peacefully, at Mallow General Hospital, ELIZABETH (Betty, née Killeen), Silverdale, Ballinlough, dearly loved wife of Richard and much loved mother of Richard.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, extended family Debbie and Marguerite, sister May, brother Jim, Richard’s partner Ramona and her son Raimonds, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Friday (February 2nd) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (February 3rd) in the Church of the Holy Cross, Mahon. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
Dan O’Neill
Hillside, Clonaslee, Laois
Dan O’Neill, Hillside, Clonaslee, and formerly of Ross, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died the 31st of January 2024, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Nancy and brothers Joe, Tom, Paddy and Johnny.
Dan will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters Mary and Ann, his grandchildren, his sister Ann Sinnott (Raheen), sister-in-law Joan (London), sons-in-law, nieces, nephews and all the Sinnott and Tompson relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Saturday from 2pm to 5:30pm, arriving to St. Manman’s Church Clonaslee for 6pm Mass.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 10am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Dan’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Dan’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, to the Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick, donation boxes will be available in the Heritage Centre and the church.
Dolores Wogan
Mill Court, Greenmill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Durrow, Offaly/Templemore, Tipperary
Dolores passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents P.J & Mary Wogan, and her partner Eamon Bailey.
Dolores will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Siobhán, Áine and Róisín, siblings Martina (UK), Irene (Kerry), Gerry (Durrow, Co. Offaly) and Maurice (New Zealand), the Bailey Family (Ballybrittas) nieces & nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32 W10E) on Sunday the 4th of February from 2pm to 5:30pm. Recital of the Rosary at 5pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Monday morning at 11am, to arrive at St. John’s Church, Killenard (R32 VW77) for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Donal Hollywood Ward, St. James Hospital. Donation box will be in funeral home and the church.
Teresa Lalor
Clonbar, Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Teresa Lalor, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her siblings Mollie, Kathleen, Delia, Eddie, Eileen (Maher) and brother in law John Joe Maher. Sadly missed by her niece Mary, John and Eimear.
Many, many thanks to Caroline, Teresa’s private carer for the last three and a half years, Mary and Imelda from the H.S.E.and all the carers from Comfort Keepers for their care of Teresa at home. Also Evelyn and Joanne P.H.N.s and the palliative care nurses, for their dedication to Teresa.
Reception of remains to St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen, with prayers at 7pm on Thursday, 1st February. Funeral Mass at 12 midday on Friday, burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Raheen.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 2, 2024
