Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mark Locker
Stonehall, Newport, Tipperary/Limerick /Laois
Mark Locker (Stonehall, Newport, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Swansea, Wales. Late of Aggreko Ireland, Portlaoise). October 8th 2024, peacefully at Milford Care Centre.
Beloved husband of Michelle. Dearly loved father of Olivia. He will be very sadly missed by his loving father-in-law Clement, cousins Wayne and his wife Jill and her son’s Dai and Nick, aunt Joanie and her son Stephen, and their families, sisters-in-law Elizabeth and Kathryn, brothers in-law Tom (Laffan) and Tom (Frawley) nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Saturday (12th October) from 11.30am to 1.30pm followed by Funeral Service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. Mark’s Funeral Service will be live-streamed here Password: TR37
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Sean O’Shea
Ballickmoyler Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Laois
Sean O’Shea, Ballickmoyler Road Graiguecullen and formerly of St Fiacc’s Terrace, on the 9th October 2024, peacefully, following a long illness borne with strenght and dignity, in the loving care of his family. Beloved father of John, Derek, Adrian, Majella, Clodagh and Susan. Sean will be sadiy missed by his loving sons, daughters, sister Chrissie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his wife Moira, brothers Bernie and Tommy, sisters Maggie, Mary and Jean
Reposing in Lacey`s Funeral Home, John St., Carlow (R93 R8P4) on Thursday, 10th October 2024, from 3pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday at 10.40am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery.
Bernadette Gannon
Grawn, Attanagh, Laois, R32F229
Bernadette died at St.Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by her family and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Mary and Sr Ellen and brother Michael. She resided at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyraggett. Deeply regretted by her niece Margaret (Power) and nephews Joe and John, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence at Grawn, Attanagh from 3oc on Wednesday. Rosary on Wednesday evening at 8oc. Removal on Thursday morning to The Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill for Funeral Mass at 11oc. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please. House Private on Thursday morning.
