Death Notices for Laois - Monday, February 6, 2023
James Kerwin - Mountrath and Ballacolla
The death took place on Monday, February 6 of James (Jim) Kerwin of Killeaney, Kilbricken, Mountrath and Caoch O’Leary’s, Ballacolla.
Peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his beloved family. He is predeceased by his parents William and Mary-Anne, sister Mary, recently deceased brother Murt and infant sister Sheila. Sadly missed by his sister Kathleen, brothers Billy, Pad, Tom, Charlie, sisters-in-law Ann and Agnes, beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his brother Tom’s house (eircode R32E2D8) on Tuesday evening from 3pm, with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon to St. Brigid’s Church Shanahoe, for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Nora Fitzpatrick - Ballacolla
The death took place on Sunday, February 5 of Nora Fitzpatrick (née Larkin) of Coolderry, Ballacolla.
Peacefully at her residence in the care of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, brother Sean, sisters Peg, Maureen and Olive, and good friend Sean. Deeply regretted by her sons John, Eamonn and Padhraig, daughters Marion (Keegan) and Fiona (Deegan), grandchildren Jamie, Amy, Megan, Leah, Aisling, Cormac, Evan, Mark and Dara, daughters-in-law Irene and Roslyn, sons-in-law Matthew and Martin, sisters Shiela and Bess, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 2pm Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Fergal's Cemetery, Ballacolla.
The Mass can be viewed on Go Live Stream Facebook Page.
Anthony Heffernan - Mountrath
The death took place on Sunday, February 5 of Anthony Heffernan of Ringstown, Mountrath.
Unexpectedly. Predeceased by his adored son Anto, parents Michael and Elizabeth, brothers Mick and Jim. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dolores, his children Elizabeth, Paul, Lourda, Kevin and Yvonne, sons-in-law, Sean, Dave and Andrew, daughter-in-law Francine. Sadly missed by his beloved grandchildren Ben, Tara, Mia, Tom, Eve, Ronan, Ellis and Ethan. Brothers Paddy, Joe, Lazzie, and Thomas. Sisters Mary (Furey), Anne (Cuddy), Lilly (Cuddy) and Margaret (O'Brien). Brothers-in-Law, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home (R32D2Y5) on Tuesday from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10:15 to St. Fintan's Church Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Fintan's Cemetery.
Anthony's funeral Mass can be lived streamed www.mountrathparish
Tom Murphy - Ballybrittas
The death took place on Saturday, February 4 of Tom Murphy of Upper Newcastle, Galway City and formerly Ballybrittas.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of Brampton Care Home, Oranmore. Pre-deceased by his son Micheál and by his siblings Dick, Billy, Con, Tess and Breege. Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Seán, Liam, Siobhán, Padraic, Enda, Deirdre and the late Micheál. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, brothers Mick, Fr Seán and Jim, sisters Mary and Rose, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Lovingly remembered by his fourteen adored grandchildren and great-grandchild who Tom was very proud of. He will be also missed by the extended Murphy and Earley family, kind neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Tuesday, 7 February, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Arriving at Galway Cathedral on Wednesday, 8 February, in advance of Requiem Mass at 12 noon, and after Mass Tom will be laid to rest in Bohermore Cemetery.
Pat Staunton - Ballyouskill
The death took place on Friday, February 3 of Pat Staunton of Ballyouskill.
Peacefully at his residence. Husband of the late Mai. Predeceased by his sister Marie. Deeply regretted by his loving sons John and Niall, daughter in law Caroline, Niall's partner Elaine, sisters Betty and Breda, brother Jim, brother in law, sister in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan's Funeral Home, Durrow, from 2pm on Monday with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Amy Dunphy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, February 2 of Amy Dunphy of Marian Ave, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her infant child Jamie and partner TJ. Deeply regretted by her son Brody, her heartbroken parents Anthony and Sharon, her sister Gemma, brother in law Gary, niece Ava, nephew Noah, grandmother Teresa, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Mass, https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Padraig Walshe - Durrow
The death took place on Wednesday, February 1 of Padraig Walshe of Bishopswood, Durrow.
Suddenly. Beloved husband of Ella and dear father to Julieanne, Catherine, Elma and Pat. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sister Breda, brothers Eamon and Seamus, daughter in law Chloe, sons in law Noel and Paul, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Hannah, Emma, William, Thomas, Padraig and Patrick, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 12 noon on Saturday with prayers at 8pm. Reposing also on Sunday from 12 noon with prayers at 6pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Monday morning for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.