Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril P. Walsh
Glebe House, Roscrea, Tipperary / Errill, Laois
And formerly of Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of University Hospital, Limerick. In his ninety first year.
Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Ellen, brothers Edward, Liam, Donal, Austin and Brendan, sisters Mary, Josie and Frances.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Julia (Sheila), son Patrick, daughter Claire, daughter-in-law Bernie, adored grandson Luke, brothers Michael (Rathdowney) and Raymond (Bagenalstown), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, his much loved nieces and nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Private removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 11.30am arriving in St. Cronan’s Church, Roscrea for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in Killasmeestia cemetery.
Paul Conroy
No6 O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by his father Michael (Gilpin), mother Margaret (Mags), brother Tommy and baby Christopher. Much loved father of Jade. Deeply regretted by his family, brothers Michael, Eddie, Andrew and Jimmy, sister Theresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at No7 Greenmill Lane (R32 P8RX) Portlaoise on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with rosary recital at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday at 11:20am to arrive at SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 12noon requiem mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (née McGrath)
O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary/Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (nee McGrath), O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co Laois.
Nan passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital on Friday afternoon. Beloved wife and mother she will be sadly missed by her husband Michael, son Micheál, daughter Antoinette, grandchildren Jason, Steven and Tommy, sister Angela (Campion), daughter-in-law Sinéad, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Sunday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Monday to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 1.00pm. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish livestream service www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Association of Ireland.
Nan’s family encourages the wearing of face masks during the funeral process.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 13, 2023
