Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen McKenna (née Dunne)
Foxcroft Avenue, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Foxcroft Street Portarlington. Deeply regretted by her loving husband James, son Niall, daughter Aideen, daughter-in-law Angela, son-in-law Liam, her beloved grandchildren Kate and Colm, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kathleen Grant (née Delaney)
Colt, Ballyroan, Laois
Kathleen Grant (née Delaney), Colt, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Who passed away on 20th September 2024, unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband P.J., her beloved son Bosco, grandchildren Sean and Shannon.
Deeply regretted by her loving family P.J., Martin, Sheila, Nicola, Cathal, Cathariona, Carl, Michael and Annette, and their partners, her adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and long life friend Mamie, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Kathleen will repose at her son Martin’s residence (eircode R32P4A8) Colt, Ballyroan, on Sunday (September 22nd) from 5.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock, also on Monday afternoon (September 23rd) from 2.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Raheen, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Darren (Hagi) Breen
Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois, R32R3PX
Darren (Hagi) Breen. Hillview Drive Portlaoise and late of St Brigids Place. September 21st 2024 . Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father George. Grandparents Billy and Mary Breen, Pat and Maueen O`Connor. Also predeceased by his father in law Mickey Doyle. Dearly loved husband to Olivia and cherished father to Joshua, James, Jason, Rebecca, Matthew, Mickey and Dan. And Grandson Joey. Deeply regretted by his family. Mother Mary. Mother in law Kathleen, His brother Mark and sisters Lisa, Gina, Mary, Eileen and Clodagh. Uncles , aunts. Cousins , nephews, nieces. Relatives , neighbours and friends . Colleagues in Graham Developments. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home on Monday from 2 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls
Louisa Gowing (née Harvey)
Fontstown, Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois
Lousia Gowing, (Harvey) Boleylittle, Fontstown, Athy and late of Cromogue, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband Frank. Sadly, missed by her loving daughter Muriel, sister–in–law Lily, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 23rd September from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday afternoon, 24th September, by Thompson’s Funeral Directors to arrive at St. John’s Church, Fontstown, Athy for Funeral Service at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Joseph Murphy
3 Mountain View, Portlaoise, Laois
The passing has occurred of Joseph Murphy. Beloved husband of Paula and much loved father of Andrew, Fergal, and Jordan. Deeply regretted by his loving family; daughters in law Shannon, Toni and Emma, his eleven grandchildren, brothers Dean, Martin and Kevin, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Susan, Yvonne and Paula, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Saturday, 21st September, and Sunday, 22nd September. Removal at 11am on Monday. 23rd September, to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by intenment in the New Cemetery, Emo, Co. Laois. Requiem mass can be viewed on the following link: Webcam – Portlaoise Parish
Mary Keeshan (née McAdam)
Aghaboe, Laois / Ballybay, Monaghan
Mary Keeshan (née McAdam), Aghaboe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and late of Drumar, Co. Monaghan. Died 19th September 2024, unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents George and Nan McAdam, Drumar, Monaghan. Sadly missed by her loving husband Padraig, son Aidan, daughter Annette. Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughter, grandchildren Donnchadh, Conán, Oisín and Caiden, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Daniel, sister Teresa, brothers George, Pauric and Philip, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Aghaboe (eircode R32K5C7) on Saturday evening, September 21st, from 2 p.m, concluding with Rosary at 8.p.m. Removal on Sunday morning, September 22nd, to St. Canice’s Church Clough, for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. followed by Burial in Aghaboe Cemetery.
