Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Day
16 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Demelza, children Andreas, Stephanie, Emily and Maddison, loving parents Bernie and Peter, loving brothers Brian and Alan, mother-in-law Eileen, Andreas’ partner Sinéad, sister-in-law Gemma, niece Aoibheann, nephews Donnacha and Logan, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass will be held at 10am (Monday 3rd January) in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
William (Billy) Keane
Rosemount, Moate, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
William (Billy) Keane: Eustis, Florida, and late of Rosemount, Moate, Co. Westmeath and Rathdowney, Co Laois, Billy, 90, died suddenly on 24th December, Christmas Eve.
He was predeceased by his parents, Willie and Molly, daughter Karen (Florida), brother Pat (Cortown, Kells) and infant brother Michael.
Sadly missed by his wife Nancy, their son Powell and daughters Maria and Missy, his brothers Hugh, Joe, Tony, George, Johnny, Jimmy and by his extended family in the U.S.A. and Ireland.
A mass of remembrance has been celebrated in the Church of St. Thomas, Rosemount on Thursday, 30th December.
Dinah Dunne (née Keenan)
Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Dinah Dunne (nee Keenan) Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, died unexpectedly, at home, on December 21st 2021.
Deeply regretted by her husband Eddie, son Edward, daughter Edel, grandchildren Madison, Muireann, Alex and Max, sister Maura O’Loughlin, St. Brigid’s Portlaoise, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home on Tuesday 4th from 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal from the funeral home on Wednesday at 10.50am arriving St. Josephs Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Mass can be live streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, social distancing must apply and face coverings must be worn.
House Strictly Private.
Patrick (Paddy) Quarney
Rushin, Mountrath, Laois, R32 X7F1
Patrick (Paddy) Quarney, Rushin, Mountrath, Co.Laois. (Eircode R32X7F1). Died on the 30th December 2021, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his wife Marion. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on New Year’s Day from 3.0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Sunday (2nd Jan.) to St. Edmund’s Church Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, which will be live streamed on the St. Edmund’s Church Castletown facebook page, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Please adhere to Covid-19 Restrictions at all times and face coverings must be worn.
Patrick Keenan
Raheen, Laois
In memory of Patrick Keenan who died at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. Patrick was much loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at Breakspear Crematorium on Friday, 7th January 2022, at 12 noon. Funeral to follow in Raheen, County Laois.
Webcast details can be found at: https://patrickkeenan.muchloved.com/
Denis Lowry
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Denis passed away, unexpectedly, in Saint James’ Hospital, Dublin, in the company of his loving family.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Josephine, his daughters Claire, Anne Marie and Helen, son-in-law, Richie and Helen’s partner John, grandchildren Ollie and Ava, brother Pat, sisters Noreen, Catherine and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
House strictly private please.
Arriving to Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Sunday, January 2nd. Interment to follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation. 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 in the precincts of the cemetery grounds. The Lowry family would like to thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
PJ Swayne
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, December 28th 2021. Peacefully at Cork University Hospital. Loving son to Joe and Mary. Dearly loved father to Louise, Amy, Liam, Nicole, Gavan and Thomas. Loved brother to Adrian and Denise, Cherished grandfather to Alannah, Cameron, Eiramay, Theo, Clayton, Roman, and Layla. Deeply regretted by his loving family, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Thursday evening with rosary at 9 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise. Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing.
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