Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Scully
Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Tom Scully (Former Doyles of the Shamrock), of 7 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully aged 94 years, surrounded by his loving family, on April 24th, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of the late Fred (Winifred).
He will be sadly missed by his loving children Philomena (O’Rourke) Anne, Mary Clare (Glancy), Madeline and Anthony, grandchildren Susan, Jessica, Sean, Kate, Clare and his great-grandchild Beth, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law Maria, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home, 7 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93KF59) from 6pm on Thursday, April 25th, concluding with Prayers at 8pm that evening. Reposing on Friday from 11am with removal that evening at 6.45pm to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2.30pm followed by funeral to Killeshin Cemetery, for burial.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.
Tommy (Tom) Kelly
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the presence of his family, in the loving care of Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving sons John and Alan, daughters Kathleen, Maureen and Ann-Marie, sisters Kitty, Maureen, Philomena, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5 pm.on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
The mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Bernadette Kenny
Clondelara, Shannonbridge, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Bernadette died on April 24th 2024, peacefully with her exceptional carers and family at Serenity Lodge. She was a native of Clondelara, Shannonbridge and was predeceased by her beloved parents, Paddy and Annie Kenny, brothers, Brian, Stevie and Padraig and sisters, Sr. Mel and Sr. Agnes (St. Joseph of Cluny), Lil (Egan), Maureen (Clements), Agnes (Piggot), and Ita.
Bernadette will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving sister Frances Kefford (London), brother-in-law Roy, her wonderful carers, who were like family to her, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Removal on Thursday (April 25th) to St. Ciaran’s Church, Shannonbridge arriving at 8pm.
Bernadette’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday (April 26th) at 11am, and may be viewed on http://www.fb.me/saintciarans.
Interment afterwards in Clonmacnois.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
