Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David Callanan
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Loving son of the late Johnny (Jack) and Eileen Callanan and dear brother of the late Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Terry, sisters Nuala and Mary, uncle Michael, sister-in-law Claire, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and his best buddy Megan.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 A6C9) on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington. David’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
House private on Wednesday morning, please.
Family Flowers Only Please.
Tommy (Tom) Smith
St. Clare’s Street, Graiguecullen, Laois/Carlow
Tommy (Tom) Smith, St. Clare’s Street, Graiguecullen, passed away peacefully, on June 17th, 2022, in St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Kathleen. He will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret, cousins John, Marie and family, Joe, Rachel and family, his niece and nephew, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Maryborough Street, Graiguecullen on Monday 20th June, from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 9.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Tom’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link.
James (Jim) Cuddy
Carrowreigh, Camross, Laois, R32 P8C1
James (Jim) Cuddy, Bracken House Carrowreigh, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (eircode R32P8C1). Died 19th June 2022, (peacefully) at his home surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of Lilly, much loved Dad of Sean Michael, Elizabeth (Grant), Martina (Ryan), Seamus, Linda (Bergin), Sharon (Cuddy), Barry, Gregory, David, Garrett and Mark. Jim will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife, children, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 27 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home this Monday afternoon from 3pm, with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/102465442386310/posts/139940515305469/
Elizabeth (Lil) Keegan (née Kelly)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, brother Jer and sister Molly. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael, James, T. J. and Declan, sisters Annie (Young) and Kathleen (Lewis), brother Martin, daughters-in-law Hilda, Teresa and Mary, grandchildren Eva, Zoe, Niamh, Tommy, Callum, Mella and Neasa, sisters-in-law Sarah Ann and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Monday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
House Private, Please.
Keith Paul Orr
St Fergal’s Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Keith Paul Orr, St. Fergal’s Park, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. June 17th 2022, following an accident. Deeply regretted by his father Davie, brothers, Robert and David, sisters Nadine and Sharon, his beloved son Brian and Brian’s Mam Joanne, nephews, nieces, aunt, uncles, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’ Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Sunday and Monday from 7 o’c to 9 o’c on both evenings. Funeral Mass on Tuesday in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla at 12 noon followed by interment in St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Ballacolla
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