Death Notices for Laois - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Breda Dunne - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, March 3 of Breda Dunne (née Whelan) of Capoley, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Liam, son Declan, sister Mary Delaney, brother Johnny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law Meabh, darling grandchildren Cillian and Aoife , nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Joseph Connolly - Ballyfin
The death took place on Friday, March 3 of Joseph (Joe) Connolly of Esker, Ballyfin.
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brothers Seán and Myles and his sister Mary. Dearly loved husband of Marie and loving father to Aisling, Barry, David, Colin and Nicola. Cherished grandfather to Thomas, Eoin, Glen, Caoímhe, Conor, Fionnán, Sophie, Muireann, Laura, Bláthnaid, Méadhbh, Pádraig and Seán. Deeply regretted by his daughter-in-laws Stacey, Eithne and Maria, son-in-law Nigel, brother Donal, sister Eileen, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Brigid Brennan - Barrowhouse
The death took place on Friday, March 3 of Brigid (Birdie) Brennan of Chapel Lane, Barrowhouse, Athy.
Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Sunday morning (March 5th) from 11am until the conclusion of the Rosary at 5pm. Removal on Sunday evening to arrive in St. Mary's Church, Barrowhouse for prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Monday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Greene - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, March 2 of Michael Greene of Well Rd, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Annie and his recently deceased brother Tony. Sadly missed by his brothers Christopher, Joe and Paul, sisters Mary and Ann-Marie, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, his loving aunt Ellie Foran, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:30pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Burial immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe Covid precautions.
Adam Kirwan - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, March 2 of Adam Kirwan of Derrough, Mountrath.
Unexpectedly, following an accident. Loving son of Lourda and Paul, and beloved brother to Marie. Predeceased by his aunt Brenda, sadly missed by his heartbroken parents and sister, grandparents Timmy and Mary Kirwan, Pat and Breda Hosey, aunts and uncles Colm, Bernie, Barbara, Peter, Emer, Stephen, Tadhg, Elaine, Diarmuid, Karen, Tom, Brian, Ann Marie, Barbara, Eamon, Donna, Gary, cousins Mark, Mikey, Eimee, Oisin, Jack, Ben, Lily, Fiadh, Willow, Craig, Cora, Patrick, Kate, Ava, Michael, Eóghan, Páidí and Saoirse, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32DN79) on Saturday evening from 3pm, concluding with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
House private on Sunday, please. Adam’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Joseph Bergin - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, February 26 of Joseph Bergin of Chicago, USA and formerly Kilbreedy, Rathdowney.
Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Bridget and his brothers Paddy, Billy, Tommy, Matthew and sister Theresa. Devoted husband of Ann "Nancy" Delaney (Coolagh, Clonaslee). Loving father of Dee (Flaherty), Matthew, John, Joseph and Annie (Dwyer), sons and daughters-in-law, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, brothers Peter, and sisters Mary and Anna, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass and burial will take place on Friday at the Visitation Church, Elmhurst, Chicago. Memorial Mass will be held in St. Canice's Church, Clough on Monday, 6th March, at 7.30pm.