Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Geraldine Silano (née Gibbons)
Mullingar, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons) Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ and Rathdowney, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar.
Predeceased by her husband Gene, parents David and Ellie, siblings Maeve (Wallis), Jim,Sr., Rita, Loly (Patterson), Haul and David.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Helen (O’Sullivan), Rose (MacHugh), Claire (Donohue), brother Noel, son Eugene O’Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Newbrook Chapel on Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00.
Funeral Mass in St. Mathews Church, Milltown, Rathconrath at 11:00 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
It is Geraldine’s wish that bright colours be worn to her funeral.
Cathal Morrin
Ardreigh, Kilcullen, Kildare/Mountrath, Laois
Cathal passed away on the 14th December 2024 at General Hospital Naas. Predeceased by his parents Ann (Flood) and Paddy, aunts Mai, Ann, Lilly, and Frances, uncles Larry and Joe. Sadly missed by his loving sister Niamh, uncles Sean Og, Seamus, aunts Kathleen and Phyllis, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (December 17th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 18th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Cathal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Sally Delaney (née Thompson)
Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Laois, R32T264/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sally Delaney (née Thompson), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly of Clonghil, Coolrain, Co. Laois. Died December 15th 2024. Unexpectedly at home.
Predeceased by her brother Joe. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, her children Mark, Catherine and Jody, her grandchildren Jake, Niall, David, Kevin and Kate, her siblings Hannah, Frances, Tessie and Maura, daughter in law Bernie, son in law Declan, aunt Hannah, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home (Eircode R32T264), Monday (Dec 16th) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday (Dec 17th) to arrive at St. Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
Mary O’Connell (née Foynes)
Clieveragh, Listowel, Kerry/Clonaslee, Laois
Mary O’Connell nee Foynes of Alta Villa, Clieveragh, Listowel, Co. Kerry and formerly Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her heartbroken family, on 14th December 2024, beloved wife of Michael, cherished mother of Louis, Suzanne, Jenny & Declan and dear sister of Tom, Donal, Ann, Seamus, Sean, Catherine, Noel and the late Helen & Denis.
Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Conor, Louis, Tara & Adam, sons-in-law Derek & Jaco, daughters-in-law Norah & Eveleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel on Monday (16th December) from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Tuesday at 1.45 pm where the Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at 2 pm (streamed on www.listowelparish.com). Interment afterwards in John Paul II Cemetery, Listowel.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K. (via “Donation” link below – Kerry Hospice Foundation), or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel.
Thomas Dooley
Derryduff, Coolrain, Laois
Thomas passed away on the 14th December 2024, peacefully in his 98 year, and in the loving care of nurses and staff at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Bridie, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday (December 16th) from 6.30 p.m., concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning (December 17th) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross, (via Coolrain) for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Thomas’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:-https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Mary Carroll (née Parkinson)
Killamuck, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the presence of her family. Predeceased by husband Michael and her brother Harry. Deeply regretted by her son Andrew, daughter-in-law Marie, grandchildren Tadhg ,Grainne ,Padraig and Andrea ,brother Paddy, sister-in-law Eilleen, nieces, nephews ,extended family friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Chaple of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5.30pm. with prayers at 7.30 pm. on Monday . Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11 am. in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleixparish webcam.
Delia Murphy (née O’ Shaughnessy)
Sheffield House Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois, R14DE08
Unexpectedly at her home. Predeceased by her parents William and Bridget. Deeply regretted by her husband Willie, son William, daughter Sinéad (Brophy), son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Olivia, her beloved grandchildren, Eoin, Aidan, Cathal, Eiméar, Ollie, Doireann and Finian, sister Rose Gleeson, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (R14DE08) on Sunday afternoon (December 15th) from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (December 16th) to St Anne’s Church Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
John Maher
Treascon House, Portarlington, Offaly/Laois
Suddenly but very peacefully at home with his wife Liz at his side. Loving son of the late John and Ida. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Liz, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law John and his wife Mary and their family Sinead, Ronan, Gemma and Brian, his close cousins, relatives, work colleagues, neighbours, many friends and his 4 dogs whom he adored.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:20am arriving St John’s Church Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Kathleen Kennedy (née Scully)
Lacca, Mountrath, Laois, R32E P27
Kathleen Kennedy Nee Scully Lacca, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Kathleen passed away unexpectedly on 12th December 2024.
Predeceased by her loving husband Sean and her brother Michael. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family. Son’s Johnny, Michael, Seamus. Daughters Mary Tiernan and Olivia Byrne. Grandchildren, Eimear, Doireann, Cillian, Cian, Fianna, Kevin and Róisín. Great Granddaughter Éireann. Sons in law, partners and Shona. Sisters Teresa Lynch and Marion Carey, brother Martin Scully. Sisters in law, brothers in law, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in her home (R32E P27) Saturday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Reposing Sunday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6pm.
Removal from her home on Monday at 11.45am to St.Fergals Church Camross arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.30. Burial after in St.Fergals Cemetery.
Donations if desired to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
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The Donation Box will be in place in St.Fergals Church during The Requiem Mass.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:-
https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Martin Mahony
Dereen, Durrow, Laois
Martin passed away peacefully on the 11th of December 2024 surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the matron and staff of Kilminchy Lodge nursing home Portlaoise.
Pre deceased by his loving wife Catherine (Kay) sister Joan brothers Jim and Larry. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Padraig, Francis(Frank) and Martin Jnr. Sister Maura, grandsons Callum, Ben and Alex, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his son Francis home (R32P893) on Saturday 14th December from 4-8pm and Sunday 15th December from 2pm concluding with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday 16th December to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow (R32CK11) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only please, if desired, Masses may be offered for the holy souls.
