Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023 peacefully, at his home after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary, and his brother Paul.
Sadly missed by his sons Paul and Fergal, daughters Mary and Frances, his 8 grandchildren, brother John, sister Maureen, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Tuesday, 14th November, from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning from his home (Laurel Hill) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (eircode R32VY79), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society
Family home private on Wednesday morning please
Maura Leavy (née Clarke)
St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jackie, son Raymond, grandson Stephen and sister Aileen. Deeply regretted by her loving family Rosaleen, John and Donal, brothers Paddy and John, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Jo and Jennifer, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 W300) on Tuesday from 4pm and Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Maura’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Slieve Bloom Medical Ward Portlaoise Hospital.
(Donation Box at her residence and in the Church). House Private on Thursday Morning, please.
Patrick Purcell
Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Kildare/Crettyard, Laois
Patrick Purcell (Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Crettyard, Co Laois) – 12th November 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Josie, children Adrian, Ray, Damien, John, Alan, Yvonne, Caroline, Graham, Amy, Lynsey, Nigel and Lydia, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, his adored grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, friends and army colleagues.
May Patrick Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580/Laois/Offaly
Predeceased by her father Mike. Beloved wife of Derek and much loved mother of Conor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, mother Ber, brother Declan, sister Carole, brother in law, Shay, nieces Chloe & Claudia, nephew Danny, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 12 midday to 7pm with Rosary recital at 7. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Monasterevin followed by burial in St Evins Cemetery.
Michael Hogan
Knockowen Road, Tullamore, Offaly/Clonaslee, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his family. Pre deceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, brothers Johnny and Francis.
Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Teresa, son Mark, daughter Amanda, daughter in law Shanice, son in law Bradley, grandchildren Sophia and Sienna, brothers Gerry and Kevin, sisters Julie and Mary, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore, on Monday from 4pm until Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning at 9.30am to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-assumption-tullamore
Bridie (Bid) Culleton (née Carroll)
Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Laois
Bridie (Bid) Culleton, nee Carroll, Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 10th of November 2023, peacefully, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joe. Bridie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Geraldine and Bernadette, and cherished grandmother to Aaron, Conor, Ronan, Corrinne and Ewan. Deeply regretted by her niece Doreen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Bridie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois. Bridie’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Betty McCarthy (née Keogh)
St. Brigid’s, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) McCarthy, 103 St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, November 9th 2023 Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Tim and son Padjo. Dearly loved mother to Kevin, Timothy (Oggie), Elizabeth, Edwina, Edel, Emma, Eimear, Evelyn, Emily, and Erika, Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at home on Sunday from 3 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Monday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Caroline (Carrie) Higgins (née Flynn)
Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois/Geashill, Offaly
Caroline (Carrie) Higgins (nee Flynn), Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Ballintogher, Geashill, Co. Offaly. Peacefully at Mountmellick Community Care Hospital in the company of her family and in the loving care of the hospital staff. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Phil. Beloved wife of the late Christy (cattle dealer and publican). Deeply regretted by her loving family Christy, Kevin, Pat and Leo, her eight grandchildren and her eleven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daughter-in-law Theresa, son-in-law Kevin, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Sunday from 3pm. Recital of the rosary at 5.30pm. Removal from her home on Monday at 1.15pm arriving to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. House private on Monday morning. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Angela Keane
5 Ellington Apartments, Portarlington, Laois
Angela passed away on November 9th at her residence. Formerly of Vallumbrosa, Station Rd., Portarlington, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her parents Con and Betty, brother John and brother in law Brian. Sadly missed by her siblings Muriel, Richard, Carmel, Barbara, David; sister in law Marie; brothers in law Michael, Brian & John; nieces Clodagh, Alison, Isabelle & Eva; nephews Neville, Philip, Robert, Conor, Conn, Stefan and Matthew.
Reposing at her home 5 Eglington Apartments, Link Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois, on Sunday, 12th November, from 4pm-6pm. Removal on Monday morning by Whelehan Funeral Director’s to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington (R32 HY38) for Requiem Mass at 10am. Angela’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington. Interment afterward at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
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