Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Clarke
Tierhogar, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois/Kilrush, Clare
Formerly of ESB Moneypoint, Kilrush County Clare. Peacefully under the exceptional care of the staff of St Brigid’s Hospital Shaen. Predeceased by his grandson Aaron, sisters Aileen (Hennessy) and Maura (Leavy). Beloved husband of Breda and cherished dad to Martina, Fiona, Sinead, Cathal, Denise and Ronan, adored grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and loving brother to John. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 11:30am arriving St John’s Church, Killenard (R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Donation Box in the Chapel of Rest and in the Church.
Anne (Nancy) Sherry (née Kelly)
Lusk, Dublin/Wolfhill, Laois
SHERRY (née Kelly), Anne (Nancy) (Lusk, Co. Dublin & formerly of Wolfhill, Co. Laois) – January 27th, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at Loughshinny Residential Home. Sadly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Billy, sons Donal and Adrian, daughters Karen and Fidelma, son-in-law Chris, daughter-in-law Naoko, grandchildren Ciara, Aisling and Dan, brothers Jim, Billy, Paddy and the late Garr, sister Bridget and the late Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday (Jan. 29th) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Removal on Thursday (Jan. 30th) morning to St. MacCullin’s Church, Lusk for 11 a.m. Mass followed by funeral to Old Cemetery, Lusk. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link.
Webcam link: https://www.churchservices.tv/lusk
Andrew (Andy) Quinn
Old Borris, Castletown, Laois
Andrew (Andy) Quinn, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died January 24th 2025, peacefully at his home.
Predeceased by his wife Mary (Mitchell), brothers Tom, Jack and Joe, sister Mena (Foley).
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving brother Leo, sisters Maura, Ester and Ann, sister in law Ann, brothers in law Pat and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Jan 29th) from 6pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home Thursday morning (Jan 30th) at 10.45am to arrive at St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Andy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below: https://youtube.com/live/9szJSFEnLII?feature=share
Mary Conroy
Ross, Portlaoise, Laois/Sutton, Dublin
Mary Conroy. Ross Ballyfin, Portlaoise, 27th January 2025. Peacefully at Raheny Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Jack and Mary Kate Conroy. She is deeply regretted by her sister Dina Hannon and brother Michéal . Brother in law Noel, sisters in law Maureen and Pauline, nephews, nieces. Grand nephews, grand nieces and all her former colleagues in Roches Stores.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday evening from 6 pm until 7.30 pm with rosary at 7 pm. Funeral on Thursday arriving at St Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Ballyfin.
Betty Wilson
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois
Betty Wilson (nee Keogh) Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Bank House Main st. Died peacefully January 27th 2025 at Shaen Hospital. Beloved wife of the late David. Sadly missed by her sister Kitty. Beloved mother to Tom , Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine, Anne, David, Susan, Gerardine, Maurice and John. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to her many Grandchildren and great grandchildren . Loved by sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and many friends. Reposing in Keegans funeral home on Thursday morning from 10.30 am . Funeral also on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon requiem mass. Internment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise.
Brian McHugh
Johnstown Rd., Rathdowney, Laois
Brian McHugh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 27th. 2025, peacefully in the presence of his loving family.
He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, son Maurice, daughter Elaine, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Liam, his adored grandchildren Seàn, Jack, Róisín, Aoife and Eimear, brother Martin, sisters Christine and Janet, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, his good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 X2F7) on Wednesday evening January 29th. from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 7 o’clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Brian’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
House private on Thursday morning please.
Martin Kelly
Bellingham, Portlaoise, Laois/Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Bellingham, Portlaoise, Co. Laois & formerly of Warrenpoint, Co. Down.
Martin passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness
Predeceased by his Dad, John (formerly of the Old Road, Moneenroe, Castlecomer).
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Sharon, son Kian, daughters India and Sophia, mother Mary, father-in-law Pat, mother-in-law Nellie, brothers-in-law Anthony and Padraig, sister-in-law Michelle, nieces, nephew, aunts and uncle, cousins, extended family, friends and work colleagues.
Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer from 4pm on Tuesday (28th January) concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Prayers on Wednesday morning at 11am followed by removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon.
Martin will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cuisle Cancer Support Centre, Portlaoise.
Kathleen Knight
La Bergerie Crow Lane, Portarlington, Laois/Portarlington, Offaly
Formerly of 45 Assumpta Tce, Portarlington County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving daughter of the late Ger and Madge and dear aunt of the late Niall.
Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters Marty, Marian, Annie, Colette, Mag, Gerry and Michael, godchild Clodagh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and fellow residents of La Bergerie.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Andrew (Andy) Quinn
Old Borris, Castletown, Laois
Andrew (Andy) Quinn, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died January 24th 2025, peacefully at his home.
Predeceased by his wife Mary (Mitchell), brothers Tom, Jack and Joe, sister Mena (Foley).
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving brother Leo, sisters Maura, Ester and Ann, sister in law Ann, brothers in law Pat and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later. Family Flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to Laois ISPCA Dog Shelter
Carmel Traynor (née Doran)
Kilcoole, Wicklow/Stradbally, Laois
Kilcoole Co Wicklow formally Greystones, Timore and Stradbally Co Laois.
Carmel passed away peacefully at St Colman’s Hospital Rathdrum on Friday 24th January 2025 peacefully in her 87th year and in the company of her family. Predeceased by her husband Tommy and brother Danny.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Carol, Shane, Fiona, Martina and Trevor, grandchildren Stephen, Lorcan, Charlie, Oisín, Cuan, Cian, Hugo and Molly, daughters in law Yvonne and Sophie, sons in law Aidan, Philip and Jason, brother Kevin, extended family and friends.
Carmel will repose at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole, from 6pm until 8pm on Wednesday 29th. Funeral Mass on Thursday 30th at 11.30am in St Patrick’s Church Kilquade followed by burial in Kilquade New Cemetry.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to St Colman’s Hospital Rathdrum.
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny)
Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly Ballylinan and Athy, passed away suddenly in the loving care of the staff of St. Theresas Care Home, Bush Hill Park, London.
Predeceased by her husband Sean and deeply regretted by her daughters Maria (Mitchell), Margaret, Michele and her son John. Grandchildren John, David, Lucy, Victoria and Harriet. Great grandchildren Zachary, Matilda, Joshua, India, Hudson and Finley. nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass in London will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. George, Enfield, on 29th January followed by repatriation from London to Athy.
Teresa will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, from 2.30pm until removal at 4.30pm to St. Ann’s Church, Ballylinan, Co. Laois for reception prayers at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 6th February, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 28, 2025
