Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vivienne Bradley (née Allen)
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully at her home. Pre-deceased by her husband Gordon, son Mervyn and son-in-law Tim. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Pamela and Linda, sons Philip and Leslie, sister June, brother Arthur, grandchildren Simon, Karl, Hannah, Nicholas, Thomas and Ross, son-in-law Mike, daughter-in-law Sharon, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family circle, friends, neighbours and carers.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus.” Funeral Arrangements Later
Val Hogan
Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Laois
Val Hogan, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and formerly of Scaroon, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on the 30th of October in the wonderful care of St. James Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Terence & Mary, brother Michael, brother-in-law Brian and mother-in-law Kitty. Sadly missed by his wife Dolores, daughters Caitríona, Valerie and Marguerite, brothers Paddy & Ger, sisters Ann (Magill), Mary (Bryant), Frances (O’Neill) and Catherine (McKinley), brothers-in-law Brian, David & John, sister-in-law Maidie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence on Friday from 2pm, with Rosary at 8:30pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11:15am arriving to St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee for Funeral Mass at 12noon, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Val’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
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/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 1, 2024
