Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rev. Michael Moore C.S.Sp.
Kimmage Manor, Dublin/Tipperary/Laois
Rev. Michael Moore C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor, Rockwell and late of Gurteen, Co. Laois) Died on Monday 28th October 2024. Missionary in Ireland, Nigeria and the USA. Son of the late Norah (née Phelan) and Rody Moore. Predeceased by his brothers Fintan, Jimmy, Peter and Fr Pat C.S.Sp. and sisters Maisie (Nolan), Bridgie, Teresa (Delaney) and Philomena (Brown).
Deeply regretted by his nephew Fr John Brown C.S.Sp., nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and fellow Spiritans.
Reposing in St Joseph’s Chapel, Rockwell, Co. Tipperary on Saturday (Nov 2nd) arriving approximately 4pm for prayers. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Sunday morning followed by burial in the Rockwell community cemetery.
Lt. Col Patrick Joseph McCann
2 The Avenue Graigavern Lodge, Ballybrittas, Laois/Kildare/Kilkenny
Patrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Joan (Cogley) Sadly missed by his loving wife Nelly Bolanos Hernández, Daughters Catraoine, Noelle, Son Stephen, Sons in law, Paul, David, daughter in law Caroline, and grandchildren Ciarán, Joe, Muirenn, Roisín, Mai, Ethan, Ellie, Brothers Brendan, Noel and sister Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and friends in Ireland and Costa Rica.
Patrick will repose at his daughter’s residence (R32 KT04) Ballybrittas on Friday at 5pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directorson Saturday, the 2nd of November, at 1:15pm to arrive to the Saint Brigid’s Church in The Curragh Camp (R56 H317) for 2pm Requiem Mass. Private cremation to follow at a later date.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in church.
Ann (Nancy) Conroy (née Barry)
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 FX0X
Ann (Nancy) Conroy (nee Barry) late of Portlaoise, Co Laois and Belmont Nursing Home, Dublin. Died peacefully after a short illness and in the loving care of St Vincent’s hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Frank and her brother Sean.
Sadly missed by her loving family, Brian, Declan, Aiden and Kevin, their spouses, Martina, Perla, Julie and Olive, her grandchildren Aoife, Dearbhla, Jason, Declan, Sarah, Evan, Shane, Cathal and Cian, her sisters Mary and Imelda and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Nancy will repose at her family home, The Downs, Portlaoise, R32 FX0X on Thursday, 31st October, from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday, 1st November, at 11.45am to arrive at St Peter and Paul’s Church for 12.30pm requiem mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, please support Laois Hospice. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Anne O’Reilly (née Delaney)
Lakeglen, Portlaoise, Laois/Kingscourt, Cavan
Anne O’Reilly. (nee Delaney) Lakeglen Portlaoise and late of Church St Kingcourt Co. Cavan. 28th October 2024. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother to Margaret and Christine, and Séan. Predeceased by her husband John O`Reilly and her daughter Deirdre.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter-in-law Debbie, sons-in-law, Jamie and Martin . grandchildren Sharleen, Kevin, Mitchell and Emmalee, great-grandchild Casey, sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 6.30. Removal on Thursday to Kiernans Funeral Home, Kingscourt, Cavan. Reposing from 6.30 until 7.30. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception for 10 am Mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
Caroline Nicholson (née Doyle)
47 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Caroline Nicholson Nee Doyle, 47 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on 28th of October 2024 after an illness bravely borne in the presence of her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents John and Mary, her sister Jacqueline and her brother Brian.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, Patrick, Gearoid and Brendan, their partners Emma, Millisa and Áine, grandchildren Corey, Leon, Aaron and Laura, sisters Josephine, Kathleen and Michelle, brothers John, William and Avan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday, 30th of October, from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home Home Thursday morning at 10.45am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Carmel Clancy (née O’ Keeffe)
Fermoyle, Durrow, Laois
Late of Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix. Passed away peacefully in her home after a short illness, bravely borne. Cherished wife of Eddie.
Adored Mother to Róisín, Deirdre and Bonnie and son-in-law Eddie (Rowe), precious grandsons Riain, Iarlaith, Rúan and Tom. Predeceased by her loving family Mick, Marie, Rose (Kealey), Mai,Paddy and Billy. Deeply regretted by her loving family John, Eddie, Teresa (Kelly) and Linda (Byrne), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday evening from 5pm. with prayers at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyouskill Cemetery adjoining the Church of the Assumption.
House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
The mass can viewed on abbeyleixparish.ie webcam.
Patricia Caden (née Donnelly)
Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
Christy Culleton
Shracullen, Clonaslee, Laois
Died unexpectedly on the 27th of October 2024. May Christy’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Predeceased by his parents William and Mary, and siblings. Christy will be very sadly missed by his beloved brothers Michael and Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, sisters-in law Carmel and Christina, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Wednesday from 4pm-6:30pm, with removal to St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11:30am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with removal afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for cremation at 3pm.
Christy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Gregory Callaghan
Garrymore, Mountmellick, Laois/Tullamore, Offaly
Gregory Callaghan, Garrymore, Mountmellick Co. Laois and 8 Ashfield, Clonminch Road, Tullamore (R35Y4E4) Died October 26th.
Predeceased by his dear parents James and Bridie and his brothers John Joe, Seamie and his sister Kathleen.
Deeply regretted by his brother Brian (Clonaslee), sisters Nancy Dunn and Margaret Dunne (Galway), sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Seamus, Jimmy and Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and especially his support staff at Muiriosa Foundation and Rehab Care and his many friends.
Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 3pm untill Removal at 5.15 to St Mary’s Church Clonaghadoo arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St.Marys Cemetery.
Eileen Scott (née O’Connell)
Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois, R32PY80/Lemybrien, Waterford
Eileen Scott, Acragar Farm, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Gortavicary Co. Waterford died peacefully on 27th of October 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Former employee of St. Fintans Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her loving children Joe, Terry, Jimmy, Marie, and Tommy. Daughters-in-law Joan, Trish and Joan. Her devoted grandchildren Jennifer, Yvonne, Avril, Gavin, Laura, Kelly, Louise, Gráinne, Kevin, Lauren, great-grandchildren Millie, Jamie, AJ and Cassie, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
House private please. Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Tuesday 29th of October from 5pm.
Recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 11am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for 11.30am Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family Flowers Only. Donations in lieu if desired to Laois Palliative Care.
