Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Regina (Gina) Smith
6 Esker Gate, Mountmellick, Laois
Regina (Gina) Smith 6 Esker Gate Mountmellick died unexpectedly at home in the company of her loving partner Noel and her daughter Ciara.
Gina is survived by her loving Mother Joan Kenna (Derrymore Portarlington), aunt Theresa Sweeney (Mullingar), uncle Tom (Mullingar), neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Teresa Shortall (née Nevin)
Springmount, Shanahoe, Laois
The death has occurred of Teresa Shortall, (née Nevin), Springmount, Shanahoe, Co. Laois (eircode R32X499). Teresa passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Monday 27th November 2023, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband William, son Charles, brothers Jack, James, Colm, Padraig, Josie, sisters Mary, Ellie, Bernadette and Bridgie. Much loved mother of John, Billy, Padraig, Sally, Thomas and Tony. Adored grandmother of Odhran, Meabh, Senan, Eithne, Eoghan, Manus, Vangelis, Cillian, Aaron, Niamh, Aoife, Emily, Orla, Oscar and Charlie, great-grandmother to Ruan, Nora, Hilma and Emer, sadly missed by her brothers Michael and Tony, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and wonderful neighbours and friends.
Teresa will repose at her home (R32X499) on Wedneday afternoon from 3.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11.0’clock in St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning please.
Tom Scully
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Tom Scully, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, November 26th 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Brenda. Loving father to Brian, Kathryn, Philip and Tommy. Cherished grandfather to Ryan, Faye, Charlie, Ruby and Sadie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Pat and Kenny. sisters Noreen and Ann, son in law John, daughters in law Jackie, Gemma and Niamh, his special friend Joe Egan, nephews, nieces, former customers and many friends in Portlaoise Rugby Club and Portlaoise GAA Club.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday evening from 5.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, to arrive for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
James Kevin Kelly
Jarrow House, Hollypark, Crettyard, Laois
Kevin passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Martha. Beloved father of Lesley, Sean, Robert and Clare, step children Philomena and James. Grandchildren Joshua, Sophie, Isabella, Lucy, Mitchell and Rachel, Brother Jack. sisters Patricia. Maureen and Sharon, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and Friends.
Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home Castlecomer from 4pm Monday with rosary and vigil prayers taking place at 6.30pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at St Patrick’s Church Clogh for Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday. Kevin’s burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kevin’s requiem Mass can be viewed on the following link: St Patrick’s Church (churchmedia.tv)
Edward (Ted) Kelly
No 27 Kylebeg Estate, Stradbally, Laois
Niall Kavanagh
Lehaunstown, Cabinteely, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Rushin, Mountrath, Co. Laois, on November 22nd at The Hermitage Clinic, Dublin. Predeceased by his father Larry.
Much loved and deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Carola and his adored sons Kevin and Alex.
Sadly missed by his mother Mary, brother Laurence, sisters Helen and Edel, father-in-law Jan-Åke, mother-in-law Katja, brothers-in-law John, Joakim, Andreas and Yusmany, nephew Finn, nieces Sarah, Marley and Valentina, aunt Catherine, uncle Jim, cousins, extended relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, A98 PX65, on Monday (Nov. 27) from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (Nov. 28) at 10.00am in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely, Dublin D18 YP96, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Multiple Myeloma Ireland.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 26, 2023
