Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Walsh
Mernu, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NF7V/Ballinakill, Laois
John died peacefully at his residence,after a short illness,surrounded by his loving family.
Formerly of Ballinakill,Co.Laois.
Predeceased by his brother Donal.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen,daughters Adele and Tara, brothers Paddy, Tony, Seamus and Ger, sisters Susan and Margaret, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, beloved grandchildren Ryan, Shane, Niall, Erin and Zoe, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 3 oc on Sunday with Rosary at 7 oc . Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 oc in St.Brigid’s Church Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com followed by interment in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
William (Billy) Tuck
Killamuck, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Community Care Unit of the District Hospital Abbeyleix. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Ellen. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Mary and Anna, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Monday from 5pm. with prayers at 7pm.
Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday for 11 am. Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on https://Abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Kathleen O’Toole (née Tuohy)
Clonaslee, Laois/Woodford, Galway
Kathleen, formerly of Coose, peacefully at Raheen Community Hospital on August 21st, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Bernard, her brother Jack, sisters Mary, Margaret and Sr. Elizabeth. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Brigit, Sr. Oliver and Nancy, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Woodford, Co. Galway (H62 YV04) on Sunday, August 25th, from 6 pm with removal at 7.30pm to St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun (H62 HX37). Funeral Mass on Monday, August 26th, at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, arriving at 3 pm approx.
Douglas Stuart Donohue
44 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 P6W8
Douglas passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, 21st August 2024. He is sadly missed by his devoted parents Liam and Heather, his adoring sisters Darlene and Leona his loving partner Lauren, his cherished nieces Jordan and Shauna, his nephew Brandon, his extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Padraig Brennan
Grennan, Attanagh, Laois, R32XT81
Padraig died at St.Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny after a short illness. Predeceased by his grandparents Paddy and Madge Brennan and John and Philomena Delaney. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Eamon and Jacinta, brother Oisin,sister Ciara, girlfriend Fiona Barron, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.
Reposing at his parents residence at Grennan, Attanagh from 4pm on Friday evening with Rosary at 9pm.Reposing on Saturday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2 pm in The Church of The Assumption, Ballyouskill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Private on Sunday morning please.
Maurice Conlan
Timogue, Stradbally, Laois, R32C638
The death has occurred of Maurice Conlan, Timogue, Stradbally, Co. Laois (R32C638). Predeceased by his parents Jenny and Patrick, brother Paddy and sisters Francis Shore and Kathleen Phelan.
Maurice passed away peacefully at his home on 21st August 2024, surrounded by his adored wife Margaret and their four children. Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife, his children, Patrick, Marianne, Eamonn and Sean, son-in-law Jason, daughters-in-law Caroline and Karyn, his adored grandchildren Erin, Fiadh, Odhran and Ruairí, his loving sisters, Mary Walsh and Lill Pilkington, brothers-in-law Billy, Pat, Michael and Martin, sisters-in-law Finola Shiel, Elizabeth Smith, Mary Rowe and partners, his much loved nieces and nephews, extended family and his wonderful neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at the family home on Friday 23rd August from 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 24th August at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Maurice’s Funeral Mass may be viewed via the Parish Webcam – https://svtparish.ie/webcam
Samuel Liberts
Whitefields Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Samuel passed away unexpectedly on the 19th August 2024. Sadly missed by his loving mam Santa, dad Stephen, sisters Sara and Chloe, granma, granda, aunts, uncles, cousins, special friend Maggie and family, extended family and school friends in Kolbe School Portlaoise.
Reposing at the family Home in Whitefields (eircode R32 PX66) on Friday evening 23rd August from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday 24th August at 12 noon arriving The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Funeral Service at 2:15pm.
House Private on Saturday Morning, Please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 24, 2024
