Death Notices for Laois - Saturday, May 13, 2023

James Kilcare - Rathdowney

The death took place on Friday, May 12 of James (Jim) Kilcare of 6 Ossory Terrace, Rathdowney, and late of Laois County Council.

Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Ryan), devoted father to John, Norma, Olwyn and the late James Jnr. Beloved grandad to Sinead, Holly, Chloe and her husband Ger, Jack, Thep and Lucy and great-grandad to Frankie and Culainn. Beloved brother to Kathleen, Lil, Paddy, Anne and the late Jackie. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Donal, sons-in-law John and Conal, daughter-in-law Martina, Nuala, Claire, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his residence 6 Ossory Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois (R32 P8P6) on Saturday, 13th May, from 5pm to 8pm with rosary at 8pm and Sunday, 14th May, from 5pm to 8pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday, 15th May, to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney for funeral Mass at 12 noon (www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Brigid Bonham - Abbeyleix and Ballyroan

The death took place on Thursday, May 11 of Brigid Bonham, formerly of Temperance Street, Abbeyleix and Ballyroan.

Peacefully in her 95th year at St. Vincent's Community Care Nursing Unit Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by her brother Patrick and sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends.

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Saturday from 5.45pm to 7pm with prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday in the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/

Philomena Carroll - Portlaoise

The death took place on Wednesday, May 10 of Philomena Carroll of Beechlawn, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully in the loving and tender care of Bernie and the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents John Denis and Mai and sister Anne (Nano). Deeply regretted by her brother Eddie, sister in law Liz (nee Gilligan), nephews Shane and Johnathan, her dear friends Vi, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday from 6.20pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise on Monday for Requeim Mass at 12 noon. Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/  Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. 

Patrick Haughney - Crettyard

The death took place on Thursday, May 11 of Patrick (Paddy) Haughney of Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Crettyard.

Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Paddy, beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Margaret, Noel, Kathleen, Martin and Áine; Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Shane, Natasha, James, Dylan, Jason, Dean, Shauna, Mark, Shannon and Kevin, great-grandchildren Ava, Tommy, Ivy and Rían, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Elizabeth, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home on Sunday (May 14th) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (May 15th) to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the Confey Cemetery.

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/

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.