Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dunne
‘Hillside’, Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Robert and her grand-son John, Mary will be dearly missed by her loving husband Patrick, sons Thomas, Pat, Jerry, daughters Ann Marie and Mamie, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Harriet Whelan (née Dempsey)
“Villa Rosa” Mosse Lane, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly
Formerly of Shanderry, Portarlington County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Devoted mother of Louise, Vincent and Eric and dear granny of Thomas and the late Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Patricia and Teresa and brother Paddy, son-in-law Pietro, brother-in-law Seamus, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Ita, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Delia Dempsey, sister Phyllis and brother Leo.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Declan McDermott
Killeshin Road, Carlow Town, Carlow / Laois
Declan McDermott, ‘Conahy’, Killeshin Road, Carlow, in the loving care of his family and the kind staff of Co. Carlow Hospice, Athy Road, Carlow. Pre-deceased by his father Brendan and father-in-law James Murphy. Beloved husband of Rebecca and adored father of Jeff, David, Mark and Emer. Cherished son of Mary and brother of Bernie, Patricia, Brendan and Hugh. Sadly missed by his mother-in-law Mary, daughter-in-law Aoife, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Burke McDermott Funeral Home, Station Road, Carlow, on Tuesday, 21st May, from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal will take place on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am in Holy Cross Church, Killeshin. Burial will follow in the adjoining Churchyard Cemetery.
Sean Connolly
Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow, R93 E208/Laois
Sean Connolly of Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow and formerly of Old Leighlin and Oxford, England, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on May 16th, 2024, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved father of Maureen, Siobhán, Kathleen and John and adored grandfather of Jordan, Amy, Freya, Anthony, Rían, Sadhbh, Fallon, Anna, Tom and Grace.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son and daughters, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-laws, brothers, sister, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at his home Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow (Eircode R93 E208) from 2pm on Friday, May 17th, concluding with Prayers at 8pm that evening. Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 HK58) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 19, 2024
