Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Brennan
Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
London, England and formerly of Ballylinan, Co. Laois. Peter is predeceased by his parents Jim and Lily, brothers Tom, Bernard and Paddy and sisters-in-law Geraldine, Rose and Alice. Deeply regretted by his loving siblings Jimmy, Michael, Mary and Betty, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18th in St Anne’s Church, Ballylinan. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
Rafal Chojnowski
Riverside, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Deeply regretted by his devastated wife Alicja, daughter Patrycja, son Kuba, father Stanislaw, mother Teresa, brother Artur, the extended family and friends in Poland and Ireland.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening 14th February from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Private Cremation to take place later.
Rafal’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Eddie Whitney
9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Eddie Whitney of London England and formerly of 9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 10th February, 2025 at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyraggat, Co. Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of the late Philomena, much loved father of Bobby and the late Sammy and cherished brother of Michael, Mary, Ber and the late Tommy and Dinny (Denis).
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law Gene and Ashley, sisters-in-law Anne, Joan and Breeda, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at 9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 XW52) from 2pm on Thursday, 13th February, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Friday at 9.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq for Cremation Service at 12 Noon.
Sean Langton
The Glebe, Stradbally, Laois, R32TR23
The death has occurred of Sean Langton, The Glebe, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family on the 11th of February 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda (Birdie).
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, daughter Catherine, sons Martin, John, Padraig and James, grandchildren Gavin, Barry, Jessie, Jack, Clodagh, Danny, Nicola, Grace, Billy and baby Sean, great-grandchild Croíadh, brothers Jimmy and Paddy, son-in-law PJ, daughters-in-law Michelle, Siobhan, Aisling and Catherine, nieces, nephews, his great neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home, The Glebe, Stradbally on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Stradbally Parish Webcam, https://svtparish.ie/webcams.
Sean Brennan
Killeshin, Laois/Carlow
Seán Brennan, 7 Rathvarna, Killeshin, formerly of Ballyhide, Carlow and originally Arles, Co. Laois, February 11th 2025 peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Seán is now reunited with his immensely missed son Seán Jnr.
Beloved husband of Caroline and adored father of Robert and Eoin. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother Liam, sisters Catherine and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Pat, Mary, Vincent, Joe, Dan, Bernadette, Margaret and Séamus.
Reposing at his home (R93 FXY9) on Thursday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Holy Cross, Killeshin to arrive for funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery with his beloved son Seán Jnr.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Jim Fingleton
Model Farm, Athy, Kildare, R14 V674/Stradbally, Laois
Jim passed away suddenly on the 8th February, 2025. Jim will be missed deeply by his loving wife Elizabeth, his daughters Anna, Louise and Ciara, sons Stephen and Patrick and his grandchildren Ella and Florence. Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers John, Chris and Barry, sisters Bride and Shelia and by his extended family and friends. Gone to join his parents Paddy and Mary and dear sister Sally.
Jim will repose at his home at Model Farm, Athy (R14 V674) on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm. A celebration of his life will take place at 11am on Saturday the 15th of February at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy (R14 C826) , see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in lieu of flowers to UNICEF, for children in Gaza.
Fiona Booth (née Bradford)
Gowran, Kilkenny/Mountmellick, Laois
Huntingdon Lodge, Gowran, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Mountmellick, Co Laois.
Fiona passed away unexpectedly on 9th February 2025. Beloved wife of Robert and cherished Mum of Conor and Emily.
Fiona will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and children, mother Margaret, brother Robert, parents-in-law Patrick and Julia Booth (Coolbanagher, Emo, Portlaoise), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends
Fiona is predeceased by her father Anthony Bradford.
Fiona’s family would like to thank in a special the members of An Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence, Kilkenny Sub Aqua and all others who helped and supported them during the past few days.
Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday (12th Feb) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in St. Colman’s Church, Clara, Co. Kilkenny (R95K290). Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O’Keeffe
Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Cork/Castletown, Laois
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O’Keeffe, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Co. Cork. Died February 10th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.
Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Mary, sisters Peggy Fitzgerald and Kathleen O’ Riordan, brothers Timmy and Matt.
Deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, many relatives and friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House Care Home.
Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Wednesday February 12th from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday February 13th at 12 Noon, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick
Castletown, Laois/Ballybrophy, Laois
James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick, Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Co. Laois and formerly of Ballybrophy, Co. Laois and the UK.
Passed away Sunday February 9th 2025, peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his parents, brother Charles & his wife Celia.
Deeply regretted by his son Stephen, daughter Anne-Marie, daughter in law Mel, Anne-Marie’s partner Steve, adored grandchildren Jamie, Connor, Matthew, Caitlin & Eden, his adored great grandchild Teddy, sister Mary (Campion), brother in law Jimmy, niece Caroline, nephews James, Lawrence, Paul and Richard, his partner Joan, extended family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Feb 12th) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown on Thursday morning (Feb 13th) at 11.30am to arrive at St. Kieran’s Church, Knockaroo, for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 12, 2025
