Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus (Ed) Hynes
Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Seamus better know as Ed Hynes, Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Killelary, Geashill, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully April 16th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Maura, his brother Tom and sister Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend Mono, his son Johnny and daughters Gina, Natalie and Courtney, daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law David and Sean, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchild, his sisters Mary, Claire, Enda and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass on Saturday morning to St Mary’s Church, Raheen, Co. Offaly. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
The mass will be live streamed on https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-raheen/
House private please. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The IMNDA.
Mark Walsh
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois / Daingean, Offaly
Mark Walsh, Hawthorn Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise and formerly Mill Road, Daingean, Co. Offaly. On the 15th April 2024, suddenly, following a tragic accident. Loving husband to his heartbroken wife Clare (nee Slevin, Horseleap, Co. Westmeath). Devoted and adoring father to his cherished daughter Fiadh and son Daniel. Dearly loved son to Donal and Clare and sister Emma. Mother in law Ann Slevin, brothers in law David, Hugo and Tore. Nephew (Colin) & niece (Isabelle), uncles, aunts, cousins, wider family and friends. Also remembered by his co-workers and customers of Mill Road Plant Hire.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Thursday evening (18 April) from 5pm until 8pm, with rosary recital at 7.30pm. Funeral on Friday, 19 April, in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon Mass. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Mick McDonald
St Jude’s, Portlaoise, Laois
Mick McDonald. “St Jude’s”, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, 15th April 2024, peacefully passed away, at the Mildands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Affectionately known as “The Gateaux Man”. Beloved husband of Mary and father of Stephen and David and the late Matthew. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Anthony, daughter in law Valerie, son in law Ben, grandchildren Roisin and Simon, great-grandchildren Ezra and Kai, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private, please.
John (Jack) Kelly
Arlington, Portarlington, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Kelly John (Jack) (Arlington, Portarlington, Co. Laois & late of Morristown Billar, Newbridge, Co. Kildare) – 15th April 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his mam and dad Kathleen and Paddy, sisters Peg and Ann, and brother Pat. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Nora, Kathleen, Bernadette and Assumpta, brothers Jimmy, Joe, Paul, Noel and Peter, his partner Kathleen and family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Cill Mhuire, Newbridge for Mass at 11am. Mass will be live streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-church. Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in Church or donate online https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
