Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Nolan
Killanure, Mountrath, Laois, R32 TH77
Peter Nolan, Killanure, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 28th December 2021, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family (Ex Bord na Mona). Beloved and loving husband of Nuala, adoring father of Ciara, Aoife and Cathal.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, Emily, Mylee, Jay and Gene, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, parents-in-law, Tim and Mary (Lowry), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at his home (R32TH77) on Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock with rosary at 8 o’clock (to keep everyone safe, please continue to adhere to social distancing, wear a face covering and refrain from handshaking and hugging). Removal to St. Aidan’s Church, Killanure, on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in Camross Cemetery.
Tony Butler
Loughlass, Ballyadams, Laois
Tony Butler, Loughlass, Ballyadams, Co Laois peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh on the 27th December, 2021, after a short illness bravely fought with dignity in the loving care of his family.
Tony is predeceased by his parents, Julieann and Patrick, brother Dick and grandson Eoghan. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Kathleen, his children Brenda, Steven and Aoife, grandchildren Aoibhín, Emily and Niamh, son-in-law Noel, daughter-in-law Pamela, his sister Mary, brothers-in-law Frank and Tommy, Rose, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home for family and friends on Wednesday from 5pm, concluding with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal by Thompson’s Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for 11am Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams. The Mass will be livestreamed, ballyadamsparish .
Family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral, but are reminded to be mindful of hand and cough etiquette and social distancing.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh by clicking on the following link: https://friendsofstbrigidshospice.ie/donate-now/,.
Donation box in house and church.
Baby Ódhran Patrick Murphy
An Tigín, Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois
Baby Ódhran Patrick Murphy (An Tigín, Irishtown, Mountmellick) born an angel on 28th December 2021 at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved son of heartbroken parents Hilary and Patrick. Sadly missed and loved by his grandparents Ann and Daniel Dunne and Lily and Pat Murphy (Portarlington), uncles, aunts, cousins, grand aunts, grand uncles, extended family especially Chrissie Lawlor.
There is no foot too small that cannot leave an imprint on this world_
Funeral service and house strictly private please. Donations, if desired to Féileacáin. Donations can be made by clicking on the following link : https://feileacain.ie/donate/.
Brenda Mahon (née Powders)
Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois/Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
Brenda Mahon (née Powders) Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois and formerly Corrig, Stradbally, Laois. Passed away peacefully, at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony and her brother Alfie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, Michael and Martin, brother Martin, grandchildren Amy, Niamh, Jessica, Laura, Kayleigh and Adele, great grandchild Malia, daughters-in-law, Derry and Yvonne, extend family and Friends.
Reposing at her son Michael and Yvonne’s residence, Whitebog, Barrowhouse from 4pm Thursday (30th December 2021). House Strictly Private for family and close friends. Please adhere to Covid-19 Restrictions at all times and face coverings must be worn.
Removal on Saturday (1st January 2022) to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Brenda will then be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Funeral Mass and interment, will be live streamed on https://www.comerfordlynchfunerals.com/brendamahon
Jason Kenna
Clough, Laois/Kilcullen, Kildare
The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolences during this difficult time.
Jason Kenna, The Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla, Co Laois, & formerly of Lee Drive, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare. Who died 27th December 2021 (Suddenly).
Very deeply regretted by his loving parents Seamus & Mairead, sons Fionn & Corey, brothers David & Paul, sister Gemma, Sisters in law Sharon & Caroline, his niece Shannon & nephew Ryan, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his parents Seamus & Mairead’s residence in Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla on Friday the 31st Dec from 4pm to 7pm removal on Saturday 1st Jan 2022 to the church of S.s Mary and Laurence Crookstown, arriving for 12 noon funeral mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery, The mass will be live-streamed on https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/
Please wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing at all times.
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Anne Gilligan (née Thompson), Coolbanagher, Emo, and late of The Harrow, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died 26th December 2021 – peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by her loving sons Martin, Michael and Desmond, daughter Shirley, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath, on Thursday evening from 7pm, with Rosary at 8pm, (to keep everyone safe, please continue to adhere to social distancing, wear a face covering and refrain from handshaking and hugging). Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Ballyfin.
Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing. The Gilligan family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Willie Moore
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
Willie passed away peacefully in the company of his devoted family. Loving husband of Dora and adored father of Tara and son-in-law Damien. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Bridie Moore, also his sisters Breda and Mag. Sadly missed by his brother Pat, his sister Kathleen (Ward) brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his daughter and son in law’s residence Tara and Damien, Grange, Stradbally, until removal on Thursday at 1 o’clock to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 2 o’clock Requiem Mass. Funeral cortège will travel via Corrig and Charter Road on the way to the church. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
House Strictly Private.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings mask wearing and social distancing required to keep everyone safe. Sympathisers are welcome to stand along the route to the church and cemetery or in the precincts of the cemetery grounds.
The Moore family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Sean Cain
Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois
Sean Cain of Glenbarrow, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise and formerly of Knightstown, Mountmellick died peacefully at Midlands Regional Portlaoise on 25th December. Pre deceased by his wife Mary.
Dearly beloved father to his son Sean and daughter in law Vicky, cherished grandfather to Evan and Robyn.
Abraham John (Abe) Kavanagh
Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Laois
Abraham John (Abe) Kavanagh, Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Suddenly at his residence on (Christmas day) Dec. 25th. 2021.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons John and his wife Niamh, Colm and his partner Mary, David and his partner Emily, daughters Sarah and her fiance Kieran, Alison and her partner J.P., grandsons A.J., Dylan, Cillian and Alfie, mother in law Lily, brothers in law and the extended Sheeran family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
House strictly private please – due to Covid 19 restrictions and to keep everyone safe.
