Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Moore
Newtown, Skirke, Ballybrophy, Laois
John Moore, Newtown, Skeirke, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, April 9th, 2024 (peacefully) at his home.
Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and May son Kevin.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife Kathleen, children Sean, Clive, Trisha, Orla, Brian, Gavin and Ian, brother Mick, Jimmy, Sr. Gertie and Kathleen, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown Eircode R32 TH84 this Wednesday evening (April 10th) from 6 o’c with prayers and Rosary in the Funeral Home at 9 o’c.
Removal from his home this Thursday morning (April 11th) to arrive at St. Canices Church, Borris in Ossory for Funeral Mass at 11 o’c, with interment immediately afterwards in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris in Ossory.
House Private Please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. (donation box at Church).
William (Willie) Casey
Tommy Murphy Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
7th April, 2024. Suddenly, Willie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, mother Ann, father Martin, brothers and sisters Martin, Miley, Lizzie and twin sister Ellen, mother-in-law and father-in-law Minnie and Jim Connors, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at McGuill’s Funeral Home, Bennekerry, R93 E5N7, on Wednesday from 6.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. and on Thursday from 4.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. followed by removal to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Reception Prayers at 7.00p.m.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1200noon. followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
John Forristal
Rathmore, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully at Waterford General Hospital. Recently pre-deceased by his wife Eileen. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Breda, brother Pat, sister-in-law Maura, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 10 am followed by private cremation. No flowers please.
Anastasia (Stasia) Somers
(née Ivory) Main Street, Stradbally, Laois/Rathilla, Kildare
The death has occurred of Anastasia (Stasia) Somers (née Ivory), Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly Rathilla, Co. Kildare. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois on Sunday, 7th April 2024.
Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy and her daughter Margaret. Dearly loved mother to Michael, Marie and Colm.
Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Patrick, Anna, Dean and Katie (Boles), Laura and Emily, daughters-in-law Ann Somers and Bríd Somers, son-in-law Declan Boles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, from 5pm to 7pm on Monday (8th April) with Recital of the Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal at approx. 11:30am on Tuesday (9th April) to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 9, 2024
