Death Notices for Laois - Saturday, January 21, 2023
Sr. Regina Keyes - Wolfhill
The death took place on Thursday, January 19 of Sr. Regina (Rita) Keyes of Presentation Convent, Parnell Street, Kilkenny and late of Moyadd, Wolfhill.
Peacefully, at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Margaret, brothers Paddy, Henry, John and Frank, sisters Elizabeth, Ellen (Sr. Bernard), Bridie (Sr. Ignatius) and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by her sister Carmel (O'Dwyer), brother Brian, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her Presentation Community, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the Convent Chapel from 3pm on Saturday (Jan. 21st) concluding with Evening Prayer at 5.30m. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12.30 followed by interment in St Kieran's Cemetery, Kilkenny.
Sr. Regina's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.stmaryscathedral.ie
Dick Sydes - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, January 19 of Dick Sydes of Ridge Rd, Portlaoise.
In his 93rd year. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his darling wife Kitty. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Ann, son in law Noel, adored granddaughters Aoife and Aine, their partners Damien and William, relatives, cherished neighbours on the Ridge Rd., and a large circle of friends from near and far. And former colleagues in the ESB
Reposing at his family home on Friday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. Please observe covid precautions.
Thomas Dunne - Portarlington and Ballybrittas
The death took place on Thursday, January 19 of Thomas (Tommy) Dunne of Main Street, Portarlington and formerly of Coolroe, Ballybrittas.
Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Mater Private, Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Ellen, brother Paddy and sister Emmy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, son Tommy, daughter Sheila and her partner Darren, brothers Martin and Johnny, sisters Molly, Ellen(Nellie), Julia, Kathleen, Ann, Frances and Bride, grandchildren Alex, Ashton, Abby and Cian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 1:15pm arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery (travelling via Coolroe).
Teresa O'Connell - Ballybrittas
The death took place on Thursday, January 19 of Teresa (Tess) O'Connell (née Stapleton) of Courtwood Stores, Ballybrittas.
Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Ned. Deeply regretted by her loving family Patrick, John, Mary (Hurley), Eamonn, Cora (Weldon) and Michael, daughters-in-law Val, Denise, Catherine and Sarah, sons-in-law James and Barry, grandchildren, brother-in-law Des, sister-in-law Dolores, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 V2T1) on Friday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
Frances Kennedy - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Wednesday, January 18 of Frances Kennedy (née Dooley) of Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, in the care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Frances, beloved wife of Paddy and dear mother of Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, sister, brothers, grandson Cillian, daughter-in-law Lonneke, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Sunday evening (January 22nd) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (January 23rd) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Mary Brennan - Portarlington and Abbeyleix
The death took place on Wednesday, January 18 of Mary Brennan of Station Road, Portarlington and formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully in the care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Predeceased by her parents James and Alice, brothers D.J. and Patrick (recently deceased). Deeply regretted by her brothers Eugene and Bosco , sister Anastasia, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Friday evening from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9:50am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 10:30am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Mary's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Margaret Quirke - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, January 18 of Margaret Quirke (née Fitzpatrick) of Coolgreaney Close, Clonmel, and formerly Barkmills, Mountmellick.
Peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tony, she will be sadly missed by her daughter Dara (McCloskey), sons Aidan and Ronan, her grandchildren Heather, Jenny, Patricia-Anne and Tony, daughters-in-law Patricia and Tara, son-in-law Martin, her brothers Joe and Eugene, sisters Ben, Pauline and Phil, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St Mary’s Church, Irishtown. Funeral Mass on arrival at 12 noon. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the St Mary’s Parish livestream service www.churchservices.tv/clonmel. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.
Seamus Byrne - Ballylinan
The death took place on Tuesday, January 17 of Seamus Byrne of 'Woodview', Gracefield, Ballylinan and Athy.
Husband of the late Mary (Julian) and brother of the late Joan, Anna, Michael and Eamon. Deeply regretted by his loving son John, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Cora and Áine, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Friday evening (January 20th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Paul Carroll - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, January 11 of Paul Carroll of London and formerly of Clonanny House, Portarlington.
After a brief illness at The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London. Much loved son of Eileen and the late Michael. Beloved brother of Geraldine, Billy, Deirdre (Cotter) and Aileen (Doyle), a dear uncle to Debbie, Yvonne, Mary, Matthew, Gráinne, Nicholas, Michael, Emma and Ciara. Sadly missed by the extended family and his wide circle of friends especially in London.
Reposing at his sister Deirdre's residence Clonanny, Portarlington (eircode R32 HK18) on Friday evening, 20th January, from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11.20am arriving St John's Church, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.