Death Notices for Laois - Friday, February 14, 2025

Dympna Walsh (née Moran) - Ballyroan 

The death has occurred of Dympna Walsh (née Moran) Chapel Street, Ballyroan, Laois, R32F9C3. Dympna died suddenly on February 13 at her residence. Sadly missed by her loving husband Peter, son Barry, daughter Michelle, sister Ann, brothers Sean, Paddy & Des. Daughter in law Gemma, son in law Mark, grandchildren Cillian, Ellie, Caitlin, Oisin, Conor, Thomas, Aunt Marian, sisters in law Angeline, Bridie & Carmel, brother in law Stephen, nieces, nephews extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her Father Robert and Mother Eileen.

Funeral arrangements later.

Late John L Kealy - The Swan / Crettyard

Condolences to the family of the late John L Kealy, 6 Red Houses, The Swan and formerly of Doonane, Crettyard who passed away in his Home surrounded by his loving family on February 11.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (nee Gallagher), parents Jim and Helen Kealy, sisters Ann, Margaret, brother James and infant sisters

Devoted father of Helen, Marguerite, James, Catherine and Michele. Dearly loved grandfather to Darren, James, Emmah, Sophie, Nathan, Colin, Helena, Stephanie, Ruby, Meghan, Owen and Philip. Great grandfather to Eydon, Finn and Aisling. Brother of Peter and Chris. Sons-in-law Danny, Ambrose, and Richard, daughter-in-law Anna, sisters-in-law Agnes and Marion. He'll be greatly missed by his family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours, and his dogs Chappie and Ella.

Reposing in Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Friday (14th February) from 4pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St. Abban's Church, Doonane, Crettyard on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. John will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

Peter Brennan - Ballylinan

The death occurred on January 19 of Peter Brennan, London, England and formerly of Ballylinan.

Peter is predeceased by his parents Jim and Lily, brothers Tom, Bernard and Paddy and sisters-in-law Geraldine, Rose and Alice. Deeply regretted by his loving siblings Jimmy, Michael, Mary and Betty, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18th in St Anne's Church, Ballylinan. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Jim Fingleton- Stradbally

Model Farm, Athy, Kildare, R14 V674 / Stradbally, Laois.

Jim passed away suddenly on the 8th February, 2025. Jim will be missed deeply by his loving wife Elizabeth, his daughters Anna, Louise and Ciara, sons Stephen and Patrick and his grandchildren Ella and Florence. Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers John, Chris and Barry, sisters Bride and Shelia and by his extended family and friends. Gone to join his parents Paddy and Mary and dear sister Sally. Rest in Peace.

Jim will repose at his home at Model Farm, Athy (R14 V674) on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm. A celebration of his life will take place at 11am on Saturday the 15th of February at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy (R14 C826) , see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in lieu of flowers to UNICEF, for children in Gaza. House private at all other times please

Rafal Chojnowski - Portarlington

The death occurred of Rafal Chojnowski, Riverside, Portarlington, suddenly on February 11.

Deeply regretted by his devastated wife Alicja, daughter Patrycja, son Kuba, father Stanislaw, mother Teresa, brother Artur, the extended family and friends in Poland and Ireland.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening 14th February from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Private Cremation to take place later.

Rafal's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Pieta House. https://www.pieta.ie/

Eileen Connell - Portlaoise

The death took place on February 6 of Eileen Connell (née Cooke), Newry and Portlaoise.

Eileen died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael R.I.P., devoted mother of Roisin, Brendan and Kevin and treasured sister of James and the late Mary, Dan, Sean and Eddie R.I.P.

Her remains will repose at her late residence 4 Beechmount Park, Newry on Friday for family only and on Saturday and Sunday from 12noon until 8pm for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Requiem Mass for Eileen will be celebrated on Monday at 12.30pm in St. Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street, burial afterwards in St. Mary’s cemetery.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Roisin and Sian, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aine, Michael, Daniel, Christian, Darcey and Anne, also her brother, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.