Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. James (Timothy) O’Sullivan
Lehid, Tuosist, Killarney, Kerry/Castletown, Laois
Br. James (Timothy) O’Sullivan, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Lehid, Tuosist, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Died December 21st 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.
Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sisters and brothers. Deeply missed by his brother, Brother Killian, nieces, nephews, relations and friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House.
Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Sunday December 22nd from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 6.30pm on Sunday evening. Funeral Mass on Monday December 23rd at 12 Noon, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
Denis Dunne
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in Carlow District Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Attracta, sons Barry and Kieran, daughter Claire, brothers Christy and Thomas, sisters Betty and Bridie, Kieran’s partner Paulina, brothers-in-law Michael, Brendan, Raymond and Seán, Bridie’s partner Michael, grandson Óisin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy on Sunday evening (December 22nd) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (December 23rd) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Barrowhouse for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Margaret Gorman (née O’Riordan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Daniel (Dan) and Mary (Mamie) and her brothers Seán and Seamus.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Seamus, her son Martin, her daughters Susan and Joan, her cherished grandsons Michael, James, Conor, Neil, Aidan and Paul, sons-in-law Marc and Russell, her brothers Donal, Tom and Ger, her sister Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Friday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning at 10.15am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
