Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Quinlan (née Moloney)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32KR44/Roscrea, Tipperary
And formerly of Corville, Roscrea. Peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital.
Pre-deceased by her parents Johnny and Bridie, her brother Liam and father-in-law Paddy.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughter Paula, son David, sister Mary Gleeson (Loughmore), mother-in-law Matilda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (R32KR44) on Friday evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from her residence on Saturday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore (R32RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Laois Hospice.
(As parking is limited at her residence, there will be a shuttle bus service running from Ballaghmore village to her residence. We ask that people park at the village and church car parks).
John Abbott
High Ridge, Ballyhemmon, Castlecomer, Kilkenny/Pike of Rushall, Laois
John passed away peacefully on 16th October 2024 at Castlecomer District Hospital, Co. Kilkenny. Survived by his wife Enid, beloved father of Cynthia, Edwin, and Clive, and grandfather of Ruadhan, Aodhan, Devin, Tilly, Holly and Lottie. John will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Removal on Saturday afternoon, the 19th October, to St. Mary’s Church, Ardra, Castlecomer, (eircode R95Y5VY) for Funeral Service at 2.30 p.m., followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Nolan
Killenard, Portarlington, Laois/Tallaght, Dublin / Kinnitty, Offaly
Formerly of Tallaght, Dublin and Kinnitty, County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by Avril, Susan, Michelle, Lorraine and Connor at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her partner David, mother Kathleen, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving daughters and their partners, father Michael, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours, friends and her cat Lily Rose.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday, 18th October, from 4pm until 6pm. Reposing at her residence in Killenard, Portarlington (Eircode R32 KV76) on Saturday from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Removal afterwards to The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Humanist Service at 3:45pm.
Jackie’s Service to be streamed live on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
Frances O’Donoghue (née McEvoy)
48 Avondale Drive, Athy, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Edward, children Eddie, Tom, Noel, Paddy, Robert, Michael, Anna, Frances and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 TX26), on Friday evening (October 18th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence at 10.30am on Saturday morning (October 19th) to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
House private at all times please.
Marie Murphy (née O’Donoghue)
33 Kingsgrove, Athy, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois
Marie Murphy, 33 Kingsgrove, Athy and late of Portarlington, Co.Laois passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Naas General Hospital on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Predeceased by her loving husband (Pro), she will be dearly missed by her daughter Stephanie, sons John, Martin and Patrick, daughters-in-law Fiona, Rhona and Anne, grandchildren Dean, Aaron, Hayden, Ethan, Killian, Gary and Noah. neighbours, relatives and friends.
Marie will repose at her home 33 Kingsgrove, Athy on Thursday, 17th Oct., from 5pm until 7pm. Removal by Thompson Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery.
House Private on Friday Morning Please.
John Gee
Dulague, Castleisland, Kerry/Durrow, Laois
John Gee Dulague Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Dunmore, Durrow, Co. Laois.
Peacefully on October 15th 2024 after a short illness bravely borne, in the presence of his loving family, under the excellent care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Theresa, his adored children Evelyn, John R.I.P., Thelma, Declan, Enda, and step-children Lisa and Trevor, daughters-in-law Margaret and Teresa, very close family members Yvonne and Tim, his dearly cherished grandchildren Leighaina, Ciava, Dylan, Ben, Adam, Ella, Sarah, Emily, Tara, Neasa, Saoirse, Emma and step-grandchildren Rachel, Lauren, Aibhé, Jude, Jamie and Tommy, his brother Brian, sister Evelyn, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Eamon, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends .
Reposing at Tangney’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Castleisland, on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm . Removal from his residence on Friday morning at 10.30am arriving to Castleisland Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clogher Cemetery Ballymacelligott. The Mass will be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/castleisland
No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care c/o Tangney’s Funeral Home. House strictly private please.
Theresa and family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Mulgrew and all the nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and Dr. Patricia Sheehan and all the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry and to all those who showed exceptional care and kindness to John and his family during his very short illness.
Seàn Shiel
Coolnacritta, Galmoy, Kilkenny/Cullohill, Laois
Seàn Shiel, Coolnacritta, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, October 15th, 2024, suddenly but peacefully, in the presence of his family at St. James’s Hospital Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Gerard and Ellen, brother Larry and sister Breda (McEvoy).
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Noreen (Jones), daughters Eileen and Norma, son Gerard, sons-in-law Chris and David, daughter-in-law Bronagh, grandchildren Elena, Seana, Cathal and Padraig, brother Gerry, sisters Mary, Josie, Rose, Eileen and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Doyle’s Funeral Home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Thursday evening October 17th. from 5 o’clock until 7.30. Removal from his residence on Friday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 17, 2024
