Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lennon
Clogrennane, Carlow / Laois
Paddy Lennon of Clogrennane, Carlow, passed away, on June 20th, 2022.
Beloved husband of Patricia and much loved father of Tom, Mary, Anne, Patty, Patrick, Eileen and Sean.
Predeceased by his son Joe and sisters Margaret, Mary and brother Pierce.
He be sadly missed by his beloved wife, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his brothers Tom, Jack, Jim and Joe, his sisters Nell and Amy, nephews, nieces and friends.
Reposing at his daughter Anne Holohan’s home in Coon West via Carlow, Co. Kilkenny ( Eircode R93 VR72) on Thursday 23rd June from 3pm – 9pm and Friday from 3pm – concluding with rosary at 9pm. Paddy’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Fintan’s Church, Ballinabranna, on Saturday at 12 noon and will be followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private on Saturday Morning Please. Donations to St. Fiacc’s House, Graiguecullen.
Josephine Guilfoyle (née Reeves)
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Maura, Irene and Audrey, son Neil, sister Bertha, daughter -in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neighbours relatives and friends.
Reposing at her son Neil residence from 6 pm. on Wednesday with prayers at 8.30.pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.40 am. to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Bernie Nolan (née Dempsey)
Rossmore View, Killeshin, Carlow / Laois
Bernie Nolan (nee Dempsey) Rossmore View, Graiguecullen, passed away peacefully, on June 20th, 2022. Predeceased by her Dad Dinny and sisters Chrissie and Josie. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Stephen, much loved mother of Tara and Eddie, her adopted daughters Kellyanne, Delly, the little One and Aoífe, adored grandmother to Lyla, Pauric, Lacey, Oísín and Odhrán her mother Sheila Dempsey, her brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home Rossmore View, on Thursday with prayers at 8pm Thursday evening. Removal on Friday Morning at 11am to The Holy Cross Church Killeshin for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by committal service at The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.
Bernie’s cremation service may be viewed by clicking on the following link: Victorian Chapel
Jim (Jimmy) O’Leary
1 Sandy Lane, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois / Caherdavin, Limerick
Formerly 19 Sheelin Road, Caherdavin Park, Limerick and Lahinch Co. Clare. Late of ESB. Jimmy passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family and in the tender care of management and staff of Oghill Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Margaret, sons Keith and Jim, daughters in law Sandie and Fiona, grandsons Aodh and Alex, brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Jimmy will be reposing at his son Keith and daughter in law Sandie’s residence 36 Carriglea, Killenard, R32 W5D9 on Wednesday from 2 o’clock until recital of the Rosary at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.20am to arrive at Saint John’s Church Killenard for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.
The O’Leary family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Jimmy’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.whelehanfunerals.com/jimmyoleary
Séan (Jack) Dunne
Summerhill, Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne, Séan (Jack) Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, 21st June 2022. Suddenly at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Son of the late Paddy and Mary Dunne. Predeceased by his sister Violet McNulty. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Pat and Eddie and sister Rose. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister in law Breda. Brothers in law Will and Malachy, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow afterwards. Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Family flowers only.
Colin Menzies
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Edinburgh , Scotland. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving husband of the late Linda. Sadly missed by his loving family Grahame , Clare and Andrew, brother Neil, step-son Adam, extended family, neighbours and friends.
A Family Cremation Service will take place on Thursday in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1:45pm.
Colin’s Cremation Service will be streamed live on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 22, 2022
