Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Mooney
Clone, Freshford, Kilkenny / Durrow, Laois
Peacefully, in the fantastic care of the staff in Saint Gabriel’s Unit, Saint Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his daughter Lisa, granddaughter Amy and brother Dan. Sadly missed by his wife Karen, daughter Adele, son-in-law Gareth, grandsons John and Matthew, sisters Kay (UK) and Ber, plus many friends and relatives in Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia.
In accordance with HSE guidelines, a private Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Karen and Adele would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff in Saint Gabriel’s Unit for their care of Michael over the past year. As Michael’s dementia progressed, with a lot of challenging behaviour, their patience, care and kindness never ceased. Thanks to each and everyone of you.
Martin Keeshan
Boherard, Clough, Laois
Martin Keeshan, Boherard, Clough, Co. Laois – Died 9th March 2021, (peacefully), in the care of staff at Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit, Abbeyleix. Deeply regretted by his loving nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place for family (maximum 10 persons) on Thursday morning in St. Canice’s Church, Clough, at 11am, followed by burial in Aghaboe Cemetery.
Maura O’Callaghan (née Treacy)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilmallock, Limerick
O’Callaghan (nee Treacy) Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Kilmallock, March 8th 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Maura, beloved wife of Barry and dearly loved mother to Treacy, Brendan and Paula (Brisbane). Cherished grandmother to Séan, Niamh, Roisin, Brian, Stan, Oran, Tadhg, Darcy, Ruari and Hartley. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Fr Brian and Kevin, sister Sheila, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, former colleagues in the Heath Golf Club, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Wednesday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Friends of the family are welcome to pay their respects outdoors on the way to the cemetery.
Alice Victoria McEvoy (née Hughes)
Davin Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, in the care of the nurses and staff of The Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe. Deeply regretted by her daughter Teresa and partner Fergus, son Liam and partner Karen, son in law Jimmy, grandchildren Shane, Roisin and Emer and great-granddaughter Ruby, her sisters Kathleen and Esther, her brothers Eamon, Noel and Joe, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, neighbours relatives and a large circle of friends.
Removal from her home on Tuesday morning at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Sympathisers and friends are welcome to attend along route and in the precincts of the church yard. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, strict social distancing must be adhered to at all times. The Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/ . Cremation after in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 9, 2021
