Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Shay) Cox
Portlaoise, Laois/Shankill, Dublin
Shay died suddenly, but peacefully, aged 67 years, on Wednesday 23rd October, 2024, following a short illness, in the kind and compassionate care of the Critical Care Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Son of the late James and Philomena Cox and much loved brother of Gerard, Paul, Patricia and Jean. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, close friends and his Sue Ryder community.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Tuesday morning (Oct.29) from 10.00am, with a funeral service beginning at 11.00am, in the funeral home, followed by a committal ceremony at 12.45 in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Sue Ryder Ireland.
Michael (Chelsea Mick) Cavanagh
Glasnevin, Dublin/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Cavanagh(Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly of Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois) October 23rd., 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Michael (Chelsea Mick), beloved husband of the late Susanne and dear brother of John, and the late Joseph, Jim and Brian; sadly missed by his loving brother, sister-in-law Karen, cousins, nieces, nephews, very good friend Matt, relatives and friends.
Removal on Monday afternoon (October 28th) to Glasnevin Crematorium for a celebration of Michael’s life at 2:20pm.
Sean Clarke
Trim, Meath/Ballyfin, Laois
Tullaghanogue, Trim, Co. Meath and formerly Ballyfin, Co. Laois. 23rd October 2024. Peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and father of the late Patrick. Loving father of Mary, Petula, Barbara and Seán. Much loved grandfather of Dean, Elizabeth and Jack. Deeply regretted by his family, son-in-law Larry, daughter-in-law Victoria, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal tomorrow Friday evening to Saint Patrick’s Church, Trim for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am, which can be viewed on https://mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-parish-trim.
Burial afterwards in Saint Loman’s cemetery.
Joseph Ruth
Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Ruth. St Johns Sq., Portlaoise. October 21st 2024. Aged 88. Son of the late Josephine Ryan. Deeply regretted by his daughter Donna Sons Joseph, Patrick and Derek, Niece Annette and her husband Chris ..Son in law Karl .Grandchildren , and great-grandchildren, relatives and his many colleagues and friends at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 pm until 7 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Cooney
14 Mary Street, Durrow, Laois
John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family while under the wonderful care of the medical staff of University Hospital Waterford. John is deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty and his adoring daughter Martina, his brother Joe and sisters Margaret and Breda. Predeceased by his son Vinnie and brother Noel. He will be sadly missed by his family, his extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co. Laois (R32 CK11) on Friday, 25th October 2024, at 6pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 26th October 2024, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 24, 2024
