Death Notices for Laois - Friday, June 2, 2023

Frank Kealey - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, June 1 of Frank (Frankie) Kealey, Sheffield, Portlaoise, Laois.

Beloved husband of the late Carmel and much loved father of Pauline, Carmel, Fran and Breda. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons in law, Stephen, Sean and Tommy, 11 grandchildren, brother Paddy, sister Bridie, brother in law, Bill, sisters in law, Mary and Josie, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

James Kevin O'Connor - The Swan

The death took place on Thursday, June 1 of James Kevin O'Connor, The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois and Dromagh, Banteer, Cork.

Peacefully. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and son-in-law Hugh Mc Bride. Deeply regretted by his loving family Kathleen, Pauline, Tom, Eamonn and Maria, daughters-in-law Louise and Gill, cherished grandchildren Aodhín, Séamus, Tomás,Ben and Zack, grandson-in-law Matt and great-grandchildren Fiadh and Aoife, much loved nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his daughter's residence, Vesey Close, Abbeyleix, from 3pm on Saturday with prayers at 8.30pm. Removal to St. Mary's Church Wolfhill, for 2pm Requiem Mass on Sunday, via the Swan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary O'Mahoney - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, June 1 of Mary O'Mahoney (née Keyes), Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois.

eacefully in Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Beloved wife of the late Séan. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Kieran, Pat, Johnny, Siobhan, Lennon and Brian, daughters in law, Celine, Aine and Karen, son in law Ned. Cherishes grandchildren Katie, Lucy, Rosie, Amiee, Jodie, Finn, Heidi and Lennon. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Paddy, sister Elsie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her daughter Siobhan's residence at Cullenagh (R32E8P0) from 4 pm on Friday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Please observe Covid precautions.

Margaret Mary Keville - Barrowhouse

The death took place on Monday, May 29 of Margaret Mary (Peggy) Keville (née Tuohy) Shanganagh Beg, Barrowhouse, Co. Laois and formerly of Gortalassa, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.

Suddenly at home. Predeceased by her parents John and Nora and siblings Denis, Marie, Joan and Eamon. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Leo, sons Paul, Mark, Brian and Declan, sisters Sheila and Anne, daughters-in-law Deanna, Louise and Yvonne, grandchildren Melissa, Darragh, Lucy, Caoimhe, Seán, Orla, Donnacha, and Óisin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence (R14HD93) on Friday afternoon (June 2nd) from 3pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Friday evening to St. Mary's Church, Barrowhouse for funeral prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed , see link https://laoisfuneralslive.com/UaLAH7 . House private on Saturday morning please.

Kathleen Lee - Rathdowney

The death took place on Tuesday, May 30 of Kathleen Lee (nee Conroy), Main Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. 

Following a long illness. Predeceased by her husband Seamus and sister Eileen. Sadly missed by her family; daughter Marguerite, grandchildren Dylan, Briony, Siobeal, Mike, Beth, Sam and Jim, son-in-law Ken, her cousin Eileen and her family, her godson Pat, extended family members and her many good friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home from 6pm with rosary at 8pm on Friday 2nd June. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in The Church of Our Lady Queen of The Universe, Errill (www.facebook.com/rathdowney-parish .ie) followed by burial in Bealady cemetery. House strictly private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only by request. 

Edward Dunne - Mountmellick

The death took place on Tuesday, May 30 of Edward Dunne, Pattison's Estate, Mountmellick, died May 30th, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Christina. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Edel, son Edward, grandchildren Madison and Muireann, Alex and Max, neices, nephews, sister-in-law, cousins, the Loughlin Family, Portlaoise, relatives and many friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Thursday evening from 7pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 10.50am to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. House Private.

Mass will be streamed live on the church webcam here.

Michael Keogh -Stradbally

The death took place on Tuesday, May 30 of Michael Keogh, Carton Court, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Michael passed away surrounded by his loving family, in the great care of the staff in TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth, pre-deceased by his sister Theresa. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Gretta, son Brendan, daughter Claire, their partners Fiona and Donnacha, grandchildren Liam, Tadgh and Seán, sisters Esther and Cathy, brothers Pat and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (June 1st) from 4pm to 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Friday morning at approx. 11am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth, for 11:30am funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth. 

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Friday (June 2nd) at 11:30am by clicking on this link to the church webcam.