Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Lalor (née McNamara)
Coole, Raheen, Laois
The death has occurred of Nora Lalor (née McNamara), Coole, Raheen, Abbeyleix, and formerly of Oldtown, Clonkeen, Co. Laois. Died 22nd June 2024, unexpectedly, surrounded by her children at Portlaoise Midlands Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Peter, brothers and sister. Loving mother to Mary, John, Patricia, Betty, Noreen, Kathleen, Michael and Peadar, brother Dan, sons in laws, daughter in law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Sunday evening (June 23rd) from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Monday morning (June 24th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen, for Requiem Mass at 12. noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Bernie Keegan (née Conroy)
Main St., Portlaoise, Laois
Bernie Keegan, Main St., Portlaoise, Co. Laois. June 21st 2024. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Kildare. Surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie. Dearly loved mother to Cathal. Cherished grandmother to Aoibheann, Sorcha, and Clodagh. Mother in law to Ciara. Loved sister to Phil, Vincent, Francie and Anna May. Predeceased by Patricia, Mary, and Seamus. Deeply regretted by her brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many former customers and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only.
Mary Healy
Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballinahown, Offaly
Mary died on June 19th 2024, peacefully, in the loving care of her exceptional carers at Serenity Lodge. She was a native of Lackaghbeg, Ballinahown, and was predeceased by her parents Kieran and Catherine Healy and brother Kieran.
Mary will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her brothers John and Andrew, her wonderful and dedicated carers, who were like family to her, cousins, and extended family.
Mary’s funeral has taken place.
After the Celebration of her Requiem Mass, Mary was laid to rest in her family plot in Clonmacnois.
William (Willie) Wright
Tullamoy, Stradbally, Laois
William (Willie) Wright, Tullamoy, Stradbally, Co. Laois passed away on 20th June 2024, peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary and brother Seán. Deeply regretted by his cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Rigneys Funeral Home, Athy on Sunday, 23rd June, from 6pm to 8pm. Arriving to St. Josephs Parish Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 3pm on Monday, 24th June. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 22, 2024
