Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, April 25, 2024


Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Tom Scully - Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of Tom Scully (former Doyles of the Shamrock), of 7 Chapel St, Graiguecullen peacefully aged 94 years, surrounded by his loving family, on April 24th, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of the late Fred (Winifred), he will be sadly missed by his loving children Philomena (O’Rourke) Anne, Mary Clare (Glancy), Madeline and Anthony, grandchildren Susan, Jessica, Sean, Kate, Clare and his great-grandchild Beth, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law Maria, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home, 7 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93KF59) from 6pm on Thursday, April 25th, concluding with Prayers at 8pm that evening. Reposing on Friday from 11am with removal that evening at 6.45pm to St. Clare's Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2.30pm followed by funeral to Killeshin Cemetery, for burial.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.
Tommy Kelly - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Tommy (Tom) Kelly Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix peacefully in the presence of his family, in the loving care of Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving sons John and Alan, daughters Kathleen, Maureen and Ann-Marie, sisters Kitty, Maureen, Philomena, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposed in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5 pm.on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
The mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Bernadette Kenny - Portlaoise
The death occurred on on April 24 of Bernadette Kenny, "Serenity Lodge", Clonkeen, Portlaoise late of Clondelara, Shannonbridge, Co Offaly peacefully with her exceptional carers and family at Serenity Lodge. S
A native of Clondelara, Shannonbridge and predeceased by her beloved parents, Paddy and Annie Kenny, brothers, Brian, Stevie and Padraig and sisters, Sr. Mel and Sr. Agnes (St. Joseph of Cluny), Lil (Egan), Maureen (Clements), Agnes (Piggot), and Ita.
Bernadette will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving sister Frances Kefford (London), brother-in-law Roy, her wonderful carers, who were like family to her, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Removal on Thursday (April 25th) to St. Ciaran's Church, Shannonbridge arriving at 8pm. Bernadette's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday (April 26th) at 11am, and may be viewed on http://www.fb.me/saintciarans
Interment afterwards in Clonmacnois. Family flowers only, Please. Donations instead, if desired, to Laois/Offaly Hospice.
Grant Bernadette Eternal Rest and Peace.