Death Notices for Laois - Monday, July 8, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Val McKettrick - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, July 7 of Val McGettrick, Patrick Avenue, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen, sisters Ann and Phil. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Michael (Mick) and John, sisters Catherine and Breda, brother Cam, grandchildren Rachel, Madison, Chloe and Josh, daughter-in-law Frances, sister-in-law Bridie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 Y893) on Tuesday afternoon from 3:30pm until 6:30pm. Removal to St Michael's Church Portarlington arriving at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
House Private Outside Of Reposing Time, Please.
Val's Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
No Flowers Please. Donations If Desired To The Palliative Care Unit, Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mary Howley - Rathdowney
The death took place on Saturday, July 6 of Mary (Una) Howley, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, July 6th. 2024, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in her 90th year.
Predeceased by her parents. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Rita, nephews, cousin Annie, extended family, neighbours, residents, management and staff at Ballard Nursing Home, Portlaoise and a close circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24), on Monday evening, July 8, from 6.30pm until 8pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am, followed by interment in the local Cemetery, Rathdowney. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below.
Una's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
PJ Gorman - Stradbally
The death took place on Sunday, July 7 of PJ (Patrick Joseph) Gorman, Woodview, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Peacefully, at his daughter Colette and Aidan's residence, Ash Trees, Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his beloved family daughters Colette, Lorraine, Orla, sons Pat and Derek, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Monday from 6pm to 8pm with Recital of the Rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place in the Chuch of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally at 12 noon on Tuesday (9th July). Interment afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery.
PJ's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Parish Webcam: www.svtparish.ie/webcam
Bridie Whelan - Killeshin
The death took place on Saturday, July 6 of Bridie Whelan (nee Wade), Ardenteggle, Killeshin, Carlow.
Surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tom and much loved mother of Doreen, John, Ann Marie, Mary and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Joanne, sons-in-law Aiden and Jim, adored grandchildren Shauna, Nicole, Ciara, Mikey and Ava, brother-in-law Jamesy, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Annie, brother Jimmie and sister Nancy.
Reposing at her daughter Doreen’s home in Ardenteggle R93 WP71 on Sunday and Monday from 2pm concluding with prayers both evenings at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12noon in Holy Cross Church, Killeshin R93 WT29. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Friends of the District Hospital or Éist Cancer Support Centre, Carlow.
Anne Murphy - Ballacolla
The death took place on Friday, July 5 of Anne Murphy (née Tobin), Moyvannion, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, and formerly of Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois.
Peacefully, in the tender and loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Tullamore General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Gerard and infant daughter Susan.
Sadly missed by her loving family Catherine (Thomas), Geraldine (Alan), Vincent (Raffa) and David (Karen), granddaughters Grace and Clodagh, grandsons Kevin, Sean, Indie, Francis and Noah, cousin Catherine, relatives, good neighbours and her many great friends.
Reposing at her home in Moyvannion, (N37 PN79) on Monday evening, July 8 from 5 o'c until 7.30 o'c. Removal on Tuesday morning July 9 to the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay, Kiltoom, arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o'c. Burial afterwards in Kiltoom Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice
Kenneth Mooney - Rosenallis
The death took place, suddenly, on June 21 on Kenneth Mooney, formerly of Meelick, Rosenallis and of Fleet in Hampshire.
Deeply regretted by his wife Samantha, his daughters Imogen and Estelle, his parents Brigid and Seamus Mooney, his sister Colleen and his brothers Sean and Brian, his brother-in-law David and his sister-in-law Nicola, his nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Kenneth will be interred on Thursday, July 11, at 11am at “The Church of our Lady” in Fleet, Hampshire with burial afterwards at St Mary’s Church in Hartley Wintney in the Hart District of Hampshire.
Kenneth’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Camillus Dunne - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, July 6 of Camillus Dunne, Portlaoise, Laois and Rickmansworth, UK.
Camillus passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Watford General Hospital.
Beloved husband of Veronica and much loved father of Shannon. Sadly missed by his brothers Niall and Eamonn, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, much loved extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Con and Maura, and brothers, Tony and Declan.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Patrick Byrne - Durrow
The death took place on Friday, July 5 of Patrick (Paddy) Byrne, Late of Ratra Road, Navan Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois and Phoenix Park, passed away peacefully.
Beloved husband of Kathleen and much loved father of Valerie, Garry, Tommy, Aidan and Ken. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, sons, son in law, daughters in law and adored grandchildren, Graham, Glen, Keith, Edel, Daniel, Leanne, Niamh, Kerri, Abby & Zoe, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.
Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home, 88a New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 D07 ET92, on Tuesday 9th July from 5pm - 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Navan Road, Dublin 7, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Kevin Carroll - Clonaslee
The death has taken place of Kevin Carroll, Fordress, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday July 4 2024.
Sadly missed by his wife Teresa, son John and daughter Vanessa, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Alex, Kaylee, Callum, Maeve and Lucy, extened family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at his residence on Saturday from 6pm, and on Sunday from 2pmwith Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11amin St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with removal afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation at 3pm.
Kevin’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.