Death Notices for Laois - Friday, December 23, 2022
Mary McKay - Mountrath
The death took place on Friday, December 23 of Mary McKay (née Lee) of Derrough, Mountrath.
Peacefully, in the care of the Matron and staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by her husband Samuel. Loving mother to Emily, Lena, Daphne and Myra. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home Derrough, Mountrath (Eircode: R32WRC2) on Saturday (Christmas Eve) from 4pm until 9pm. (House private on Christmas Day only). Removal on Monday (St. Stephen’s Day) to St. Peter's Church Mountrath for Funeral Service at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Mary’s Funeral Service and Graveside Service will be streamed on the following links:
Funeral Service Link: https://youtu.be/m9l3L20MvyE
Graveside Service Link (will be available on after 7pm on Monday):
https://www.youtube.com/@s.rlivestreamingservices
May Poole - Rosenallis
The death took place on Thursday, December 22 of May (Mary) Poole (née Redmond) of Rosenallis.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Eileen and brothers Tom and Joe.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons Aindreas, Dominic, Des and Cathal, daughters-in-law Pauline, Bernie, Patricia and Monica, grandchildren Rebecca, Cillian, Danielle and Kieran, sister Abbey, sister-in-law Rosie, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Pat Julian - Ballylinan
The death took place on Thursday, December 22 of Pat Julian of Graigue, Ballylinan and Athy.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He bravely fought and lived with cancer for the last ten years. Predeceased by his mother Anne (recently), his sister Mary Walsh and his grandson Eoin. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila, his children Paul, David, Seán, Brian, Linda and Claire, his daughters-in-law Mary Claire, Eva and Áine, son-in-law Conor, grandchildren Patrick, Jack, Jamie, Emily, Jane, Annie, Alannah, Alice, Grace and Laura, his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence (R14A218) from 12pm Friday 23rd with Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 1.30pm on Saturday 24th to arrive in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery.
Martin Gilligan - Mountrath
The death took place on Wednesday, December 21 of Martin Gilligan of Ballyfin Road, Mountrath.
At the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family, predeceased by his parents Martin and Catherine and sister Joan. Sadly missed by his son Ian, daughter Jenna and their mother Beryl, his son in law John, grandchildren Kate, Louis and Ruby. Greatly missed by his brothers Anthony, Aidan, John, sisters, Margaret, Ann, Claire, Gabrielle, Majella, Angela, Carmel, Frances and Mary extended family and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Friday evening from 3pm with removal at 6.30pm to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning (Christmas Eve) at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Ballyfin.
Martin’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the www.ballyfinparish.ie
Jim Brennan - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, December 21 of Jim (James) Brennan of Chapel Lane, Callan, Kilkenny and formerly of Portarlington.
Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Stephen, predeceased son John and daughter Carmel who died in infancy. Sadly missed by his brothers Michael and Billy, sisters May, Carmel and Margaret, daughter-in-law Oonagh, grandchildren Laura, Róisín, and Jack, great-grandchildren Charlie and Paddy, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday, 23rd December, from 5.30pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Prayers on Saturday morning at 10.15am followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the following link; churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish)
Rosaleen McGuinness - Stradbally
The death took place on Tuesday, December 20 of Rosaleen Mc Guinness (née Power) of Acergrove, Crannagh, Stradbally.
Peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Wife of Jim and dearly beloved mother of Damien, Sharon, Deirdre, and Aiden. Devoted grandmother of Shannen, Christopher, Emily, Sarah, Laura, Grace, Lilly, Rebecca, Mathew, Adam, Hannah, Erica, Leah, Lucy, Fionn, James, Erin and Lauren. Deeply regretted by her sister Anna and family, niece, Aishling and family, daughters and sons in law Bridget, Nuala, Pat and Declan
Reposing at her home from Thursday 22 from 3pm, with recital of the rosary on Friday, 23 at 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Joseph Church, Ballyadams at 11am on Saturday, 24th December. Funeral Mass will be streamed on (link to follow). Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Raheenbarnagh, Co. Laois.