Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Duffy
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
John Duffy of Capard, Rosenallis and formerly of Emo Park and Balally, Dundrum, Dublin. Died 5th of February surrounded by his loving family at home.
Predeceased by his parents Terry and Kathleen and brother Colm.
Deeply regretted by his wife Muireann, children Doireann, Rossa and Maebh Áine, sisters Catherine Murphy, Helen Metcalfe, Aunt Marjorie, brothers in law, niece and nephews, neighbours, friends and work colleagues at Emo Court.
Reposing at his home, R32 W923 on Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Saturday 8th February, arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium for service at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made to The Irish Cancer Society.
Gerard (Patrick) Lowry
Munny, Stradbally, Laois
Gerard (Patrick) Lowry, Munny, Stradbally Co.Laois. Died 3rd February 2025 unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by his brothers John and Jim, sisters in law Anne and Mary, nephews Eoin and James, nieces Patricia, Mairéad, Amanda and Michelle, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (R32 TD77) on Friday February 7th from 4pm till 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally for 11am requiem mass. Interment immediately afterwards in Ratheniska Cemetery.
William (Liam) Rohan
Corbally, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Pre deceased by his parents Martin and Hanora and his sister Regina.
Deeply regretted by his brother Tom, sister Annie (Ryan), sister-in-law Mary, nieces,nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence in Corbally on Thursday from 5pm. with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal to St. Fintan’s Church Raheen for Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday. Burial afterwards in Raheen Cemetery.
Sylvia Cooke (née Whiteford)
Oakfield, Boherard, Ballacolla, Laois/The Commons, Tipperary
Sylvia Cooke (née Whiteford), Oakfield, Boherard, Clough Ballacolla, Co. Laois and Newpark, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary February 4th. peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 62 years Tom, her daughter Sharon (Handcock), son-in-law Alan, adored grandchildren Claire, Ross and Kyle, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her daughter’s home Oakfield, Boherard, Clough, Ballacolla (Eircode R32 P934) on Thursday February 6th. from 2 o’clock pausing for prayer at 7 o’clock. Funeral service will take place on Friday February 7th at 1 pm at Kilcooley Parish Church, Kilcooley Abbey Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 YY97) followed by interment in St. Canice’s Church graveyard Aghaboe Co. Laois (R32 HX92).
Patrick Conlon
Mountmellick, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Conlon, Patrick, (formerly Crumlin Dublin, and now Mountmellick, Co Laois), 4th January 2025, died, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Tullamore Hospital, following a short illness borne with outstanding strength and courage.
Predeceased by his parents, sister, son Patrick and grandson Lucas.
Beloved husband of Kay, adored dad of Wayne and Nadine and loving granddad of Alana, Hannah, Cian, Shannon, and Eimear. Pat will be very deeply missed by his loving wife, children, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-lawJackie and Lynn, grandchildren, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, and by extended family and friends.
Reposing in his home on Thursday for family. Removal from his home on Friday morning at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation Service later in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 1.30pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Andrew (Andy) Whelan
McDonagh Avenue, Cloughjordan, Tipperary/Nenagh, Tipperary/Wolfhill, Laois
The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) Whelan McDonagh Avenue, Cloughjordan & formerly of Moanfin, Kilruane and Slatt, Wolfhill, Co.Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his family on 4th Feb 2025 in the care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by his beloved wife Rita, his parents James & Elizabeth and brother Peter. Will be sadly missed by his loving family Nigel, Karen & Helen. Grandchildren Rebecca, Sophie, Shane, David, Jessica, Mikaela, Oisin, Saoirse & Teagan and great-granddaughters Ali & Càit. Brothers John, James, Thomas, Paddy & Richard, sister Julianne. daughter in law June & son in law Dalen. Sisters in law, brother in law, nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at SS Michael and John’s Church, Cloughjordan, this Thursday from 5 o’c to 7 o’c. Requiem Mass takes place on Friday at 11 o’c. Livestream can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/cloughjordanparish Burial afterwards in the church grounds.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 6, 2025
