Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Bergin)
8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Mary Gray 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Couraguneen, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, November 20th. 2024, unexpectedly at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Martin and Mary, her daughter Georgina who died in infancy and her adored grandchild Chloe. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Jim, daughters Hilary and Pamela, grandchildren Cillian, Ella and Evan, son-in-law Mark, sister Ellen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 T3H6) on Friday November 22nd from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Jim Lalor
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Jim Lalor, The Heath, Portlaoise, 19th November 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Mary. Loving father to Pat, Jimmy, Denis, Louise and Mark. Cherished grandfather to Emma, Tírna, Fionn, Ben, Anna, Daragh, and Shauna, great-granddaughter Aida. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Mary O`Rourke, daughters in law, Gretta, Aileen, Trish, Freda, Louise’s partner Frank, brother in law Johnny, sister in law Patsy, nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday from 5.30 pm until 8pm . Removal to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath on Friday to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow on Saturday morning at 12 noon in Newlands Crematorium.
Esther McDonnell
Branswood, Athy & formerly of Rosebran, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Babs. Deeply regretted by her loving partner Kevin (Chick), siblings Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine, Patrick, Cecelia, John, Michael and Eamon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-niece, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her sister Cecelia’s residence (Rosebran, Athy R14 A848) on Thursday afternoon (November 21st) from 3pm with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday morning (November 22nd) to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 12noon. The mass will be livestreamed on the Ballyadams Facebook page, (see link ballyadamsparish). Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Oleksandr Dubrovin
Ballymaddock, Abbeyleix, Laois/Dublin
Oleksandr formerly from Odessa, Ukraine sadly passed away on 17th November 2024 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of the medical staff of Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his son Victor. Oleksandr is deeply regretted by his loving wife Nina, his son Vasyl and his daughter Natalia, his brother Vasyl, his grandchildren Oleksandr, Maksym, Ivan and Victoria, daughter in law Yuliia, son in law Yurii, his extended family and large circle of friends both here in Ireland and the Ukraine.
Reposing on Friday 22nd November 2024 in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Co Laois (R32 TN84). An Eastern Orthodox Service will take place at 10am with removal immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
The Dubrovin family would like to acknowledge their appreciation for the outstanding care and support received by Oleksandr from all the medical staff during his admissions to the different hospitals here in Ireland while his was battling his illness. They are extremely grateful for the respect and dignity shown not only to Oleksandr but also to them in this very difficult time in their lives.
They would also like to sincerely thank the Irish people and the Irish Government for allowing them to come here to Ireland. They are so grateful for protecting them and supporting them with accommodation, medical services and food but also for the kindness they have been shown by everyone since they arrived here Ireland.
Ann Kennelly (née Moran)
Tallaght, Dublin/Portarlington, Laois
Kennelly (née Moran), Ann (Watergate, Tallaght and late of Portarlington, Co. Laois), November 16th, 2024 unexpectedly but peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mam to Michelle, Sandra and Susan. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, grandchildren Seán, Darragh, Eoin, Shea, Maria, Clodagh and Ruairi, brothers and sisters Tina, Mary, John, Phil, Joe, Pat, Shay, Nuala, Tom, Pauline and Linda, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her parents Seán and Ena and sister Veronica
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Thursday (November 21st) from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday (November 22nd) to St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village arriving for 11am Funeral Mass and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to https://www.abiireland.ie/how-to-help/donate/
June Thompson
Shrahane, Mountrath, Laois
June Thompson, Shrahane, Camross, Portlaoise, Co Laois, passed away on the 14th November 2024, peacefully under the loving care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) Thompson and Amy Thompson (née Walsh). June was a kind and gentle person with a strong faith, who worked as a nurse for many years.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
