Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Bennett
Askea House, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Bridget, brother Bill and sister Cathy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Adrian, brother Anthony, sister Lizzie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10:10am arriving The Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown (eircode R32 N803) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery. House Strictly Private, Please.
Alice Fitzpatrick (née Kinane)
Cullohill, Laois/Rossmore, Tipperary/Urlingford, Kilkenny
Alice Fitzpatrick (nee Kinane) (Florist Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny), Ballynevin, Cullohill, Co. Laois and formerly Toureen, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary April 23rd. 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James’s Hospital Dublin.
Predeceased by her parents Peter and Ellen, sister Margaret and sisters-in-law Joan and Marian. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, Kieran, Michelle (Kenny) and Kevin, son-in-law Edmond, her adoring grandchildren Freda, Oliver, William and Albert, brothers and sisters Michael, Gerard, Mary, Sèan, Patricia and Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncle Fr William Kinane (Sacramento), extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EV76) on Wednesday evening, April 24th. from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock with prayers at 7.30. Requiem mass on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock in St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill followed by interment in The Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour graveyard, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary at approximately 1 o’clock.
Sheila Ramsbottom (née Dowling)
188 Sleaty St., Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Sheila Ramsbottom (née Dowling) of 188 Sleaty St. and formerly of Whitney Place and New Oak Estate, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on April 19th , 2024, at her home.
Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Michelle, Keith and Lisa and adored grandmother of Lauren, Corey, Georgi, Lexi, Libbi and Robin and cherished sister of Larry, John, Mary, Geraldine and the late Nancy and Jim.
She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Shane, Lisa’s partner Paul, Keith’s partner Ewelina, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Sheila’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at her home, 188 Sleaty St, Graiguecullen, Carlow (EirCode R93 R763) on Tuesday April 23rd, from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.
Patrick (Paddy) Lawlor
Wolf Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick (better know as Paddy) Lawlor, Wolf Tone Court and formerly of Chapel St. Mountmellick, passed away unexpectedly Saturday 20th April.
Retired member of Mountmellick Fire Brigade and staff of Forrestal Nissan Central Garage.
He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Nora and sisters Noreen and Brenda. He is survived by his daughter Emma and son Liam, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm.
Reposing on Wednesday from 10am until Removal at 10.45am to St.Josephs Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial after in St Josephs Cemetery.
Sean Keyes
Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois,
Sean Keyes, Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, April 21st. 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna and sisters Chrissie and Peggy.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Noreen, adoring family John, Willie, Caroline, Patrick and Marian, son-in-law Bobby, daughter-in-law Michelle, much cherished grandchildren Caitríona, David, Shauna, Laura, Claudia, Kathlyn, Jack, Lily and Julianne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening, April 23 rd. from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock pausing for prayers at 6 o’clock.
Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the Local Cemetery, Rathdowney
Eithne Burns
Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Eithne Burns. Retired Postmistress, ‘Mountmellick Post Office’. Died April 20th at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Much loved Aunt & Sister of the late Joan, Iris, Florence, Hilda, Sam & Ann. She will be greatly missed by all her Nieces, Nephews, Friends, Neighbours & all at Oakdale Nursing Home who cared for her so well in recent years.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick from 11.45am Wed. 24th April followed by removal to Mountmellick Methodist Church for funeral service at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Paul’s Church graveyard.
The cortège will assemble at The old Post Office at 12.50pm on route to The Church.
Patrick (Paddy) Flynn
Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois/Annascaul, Kerry
Patrick (Paddy) Flynn, 60 Aylesbury Avenue, Neasden, London N.W.9, and formerly of Garryheather, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on the 3rd of April 2024.
Dearly loved husband of Kitty (nee O’Shea, Annascaul, Co. Kerry) and loving father of Antoinette and Billy.
Paddy will be very sadly missed by his brother John, sister Essie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday the 24th of April, in The English Martyrs Church, Blackbird Hill, London N.W.9, followed by cremation at Kensal Green Crematorium.
Paddy’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
