Death Notices for Laois - Friday, May 12, 2023
Owen O'Neill - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Thursday, May 11 of Owen O'Neill of Marymount Church Road, Graiguecullen.
At the Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow. Surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Rita, parents John and Elizabeth, sister Mary, loving father to Lisa and Darren. Sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren Cian and Dylan, son in law Keith, nephew Patrick, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Lacey's Funeral Home, John St., Carlow (R93 H684), from 3pm until 8pm on Friday, 12th May, with prayers in the funeral home at 6pm. Removal on Saturday, 13th May, at 2pm to arrive at St Clare's Church for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm. Funeral immediately afterwards to Sleaty New Cemetery, where Owen will be laid to rest with his wife Rita.
Owen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare's Church online streaming service by clicking on https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Tom Bracken - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, May 9 of Tom Bracken of the Block Rd. Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Peacefully at Portlaoise General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his infant son Vincent and recently predeceased by his son Declan. Dearly loved husband to Nancy. Loving father to Phil, Enda, Sean, Kevin, Ann, Michael and Feargal. Cherished grandfather to his 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Tom and Tony, daughters-in-law Lisa, Nicola, Lisa, Maeve, Kirstin and Maureen, his sisters in law, Joan, Helen, Betty and Kitty, his nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends, neighbours and customers.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday from 6.30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Friday at 1.15pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2pm Requiem Mass. Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow afterwards in the Heath Cemetery.
Mary Kavanagh - Wolfhill
The death took place on Wednesday, May 10 of Mary (Mai) Kavanagh (née Storey) of Ballylehane, Wolfhill.
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Wife of the late Tim. Deeply regretted by her loving son Paddy, daughters Margaret, Betty, Mary, Katherine and Brigid, brother Michael, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Mary's residence, Slatt, Wolfhill (R14 ED26) from 4pm on Friday afternoon (May 12th) until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 4.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret Lennon - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Friday, May 5 of Margaret Lennon (née Byrne) of 178 Duggan Avenue, Graiguecullen, and formerly of 18 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow and Kent, U.K.
Peacefully, at Milford Hospice, Limerick. Beloved mother of John, William, Jacqueline and Joann, adored grandmother of Ciara, Jamie, Eabha, Aiden, Ewan and Quinn and cherished sister of Joan, and the late Maureen, John and Brenda. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93 ET80) from 4pm on Thursday, May 11th, with Prayers at 6.30pm that evening. Removal on Friday at 9.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10a.m. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/