Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Molloy (née Dunne)
Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband Denis Joseph and brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family Denise, Elizabeth, Alan and Serena, brother Michael, sister Mary, grandchildren Oran, Kiszzie, Alan, Lacey, Pippa, Jamie and Logan, sons-in-law and partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 X7TV) on Sunday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning arriving SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
House private on Monday morning, please. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Christina (Chrissie) Hyland (née Digan)
Birchwood, Rosenallis, Laois/Mountbolus, Offaly
Christina (Chrissie) Hyland (nee Digan), Birchwood, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and formerly of Clonshanna, Mountbolus, Co. Offaly. Died September 1st 2022 peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her dear sons Thomas and Mark, her brothers Jimmy and Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tom and her sons Eamonn and Aidan, grandson Rory and his mother Geraldine, sisters Annie, Phil, Mary, Brid and Nuala, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in-law, cousins, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Saturday from 6pm, Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Sunday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Brigids Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Elsie O’Reilly (née Dowling)
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Laois
Elsie (Elizabeth) O’Reilly (née Dowling), 6 Radharc Alainn, Arles, Co. Laois and formerly of Cooper Hill, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on September 1st, 2022, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved Mother of Michael, Liam, Joe, Tom and Anna and cherished sister of Tom Dowling and the late Jimmy Doyle.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Chris, daughters-in-law Marion, Ber and Mary, Michael’s partner Rose, brother, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughters Anna’s home, 6 Radharc Alainn. Arles, (Eircode R93 A4X9) from 2p.m on Friday, concluding with Prayers at 8p.m. that evening. Removal on Saturday at 1.15p.m to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30p.m.
Burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery, Killeshin, Carlow.
Elsie’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Arles Parish website https://arlesparish.ie/webcam/
Gerald (Gerry) Brennan
The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Gerry (Gerald Patrick Joseph) – latterly of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England but formerly of The Swan, Wolfhill, Co. Laois. It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gerry much loved husband to Maria, and father to Patricia, Jacqueline & Desmond and a devoted grandfather to his 5 grandchildren. He died peacefully after a short illness on August 26th aged 86 years.
Gerry moved to London in 1956 where he met Maria and established a wonderful life and home for them and their growing family. They lived and worked in West London in Acton until 2002 when himself and Maria moved out to Stoke Poges to enjoy their retirement.
However, his ties to Ireland remained strong maintained by his membership of the GAA playing for the Garryowen in London and many of the Irish communities that Maria and him were part of through church, sport and schools over the years. An incredible Christian who gave so much all his life to others and will be forever known as a humble gentleman.
We are hugely supported by the Brennan family (The Swan, Wolfhill) and O’Brien family (Maria’s family of Ballyhahill, Limerick) and many friends and relations at this very difficult time We offer our heartfelt thanks to our family, friends and neighbours who have passed on their condolences and shared so many memories with us.
Funeral Details: Wednesday, 21st September, 11am at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chalfont St Peters SL9 8RY, Bucks, U.K.
Family flowers only donations to Meadow House Hospice Ealing Hospital, London or a Hospice of your choice. http://lnwhcharity.org.uk/Donate
Maureen Clear
Skerry, Rosenallis, Laois
Maureen Clear Skerry, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died August 30th peacefully at Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her Dear brother Oliver. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sons Michael, Padraig and Noel, sisters Pauline, Kathleen and Rosie, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Michael and Katie, sister-in-law Mary Anne Lynch, brother-in-law John Joe Dunne, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home this evening from 4 o’clock, Recital of the Rosary at 6 o’clock. Removal from Moloneys Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 o’clock to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock (Via her home in Skerry). Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Michael Gilligan
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Michael Gilligan, Coolbanagher, Emo, Co.Laois. Died 29th August 2022 (unexpectedly). Predeceased by his father Jim and recently his mother Ann. Sadly missed by his brothers Martin and Desmond, sister Shirley, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal on Saturday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin (eircode R32TD61), for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Ballyfin.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ballyfinparish.ie
