Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip Lewis
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Philip Lewis of The Heath, formerly of Main St., Portlaoise. Phil passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband to Peggy and loving father to Anne, Philip, Michael, Séan, Padraig, Irene, and Bernard. Phil was a cherished grandfather to his eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren, bringing immense joy to his family.
He will be deeply missed by his brothers Bernard, Wally, and Joe, as well as his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and all his former customers and friends. Phil was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth and siblings Tommy, Michael, Jimmy, Paddy, John, Margaret. Also predeceased by his son-in-law Anthony Walsh.
Reposing at his family home (R32 XR53) on Wednesday, 27th of March, from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving for requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday at The Church of the Assumption, The Heath. Interment will follow in the Heath Cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.
John (Johnny) Murphy
7 Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
John (Johnny) Murphy 7 Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died March 25th in the loving care of the staff at St.Vincents Community Care Nursing Home Mountmellick.
Beloved son of the late Edward and Brigid. Predeceased by his brothers and their wives William and Maureen, Jim and Maureen, Eddie and Alice, Michael and Maureen, Patsy and Alice, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours relatives and his many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Breda Reddy (née Ryan)
The Grange, Portlaoise, Laois/Glasnevin, Dublin
Breda Reddy. The Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise and formerly Griffith Road, Glasnevin. 25th March 2024. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Lourdesville Nursing home, Kildare. Beloved wife of Sean and dearly loved mother to Brenda and Joseph. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter in law Julie, nephews, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm till 8 pm, with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Chuch for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow. Family flowers only, donations if desired the Irish Cancer Society.
Oleksandr Yasnitskyl
C/O Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois, R32NW25
Formerly from the Odessa Region, Ukraine. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday 22nd March 2024. He is deeply regretted by his loving wife Halyna, his son Oleksandr, daughter Natalya, his 3 grandchildren Maksim, Oleksandr and Zlata and a wide circle of friends in the Durrow and surrounding areas.
May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.
John (Jackie) Behan
Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, R93 T380/Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, sister Frances and beloved daughter Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel, children John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede and Helen, brothers Paddy, Jim and Tim, sisters Betty, Maureen and Noreen, son-in-law Mario, daughters-in-law Paula, Theresa, Siobhán and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (R93T380) on Sunday afternoon (March 24th) from 5pm until 8pm, with prayers at 8pm. Reposing on Monday afternoon (March 25th) from 2pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday afternoon to arrive at St. Abban’s Church, Killeen for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in tn the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare’s Convent, Graiguecullen.
Seán Treacy
Tullamore, Offaly/Killeigh, Offaly/Laois
Seán Treacy, No. 2 Chapel Street, Tullamore and formerly Roskeen, Killeigh and St. Olivers Estate, Geashill (suddenly) March 19th 2024. Beloved son of the late Paddy and Martha and dear brother of Tom, Pat, Ger, Mary and Michael. Deeply regretted by his sister and brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, family circle, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick Sunday from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 5.30pm. Reposing Monday from 10.30am until Removal at 11.30am to St.Mary’s Church, Clonaghadoo arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in the family grave in Castlebrack.
Elizabeth (Lil) O’Connor (née Kelly)
Coolaghy, Portarlington, Laois/Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of The Derries, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jeremiah (Jer) , brothers Sean (recently) and Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family Anne, Patrick, Noel and Paul, brother Brendan, grandchildren Darrell, Evan, Lauren and Jamie, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Linda, sisters-in-law Jackie, Kay and Una, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Monday morning at 11:15am arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private on Monday Morning, please.
Sean Jackson
Killenard, Portarlington, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin. Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving friends and family, at Portlaoise Hospital, after a mighty battle. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Rosie and sister Renee.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Karen and Adrienne, brother and sisters Kala, Gemma, Veronica, Fiona and Patrick, his ex and sparring partner Loraine, grandchildren, great-grandson, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and all who knew him will miss his riotous laughter and knack for telling you what you needed to hear whether you liked it or not. Please join us to talk about him and tell stories. Wear something that makes you feel good and bright, he will expect that. Please join us to celebrate his loves and life.
A Celebration of Love for Sean will take place at the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium on Monday, 25th March, at 2:15pm.
Sean’s Service will be streamed live on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 25, 2024
