Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán O’Reilly
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois/Clontarf, Dublin/Tipperary Town, Tipperary
Formerly of Clontarf, Dublin and Tipperary Town. Late of Aer Lingus. Suddenly.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, children Michael, John, Carmel and Cathal, brother Mick, daughters-in-law Neasa, Therese and Deirdre, son-in-law Eamonn, grandchildren Mia, Lucas, Eve, Robyn, Éinín and Fia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, all his nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Predeceased by his sister Mary, brothers Jody and Jim.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Irish Heart Foundation.
Funeral arrangements later.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 25, 2024