Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 8, 2022
Mick Sherlock - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, December 7 of Mick Sherlock of Eyne, Portlaoise.
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents John and Rose, son Aengus, sister Nellie, brother Billy and daughter-in-law Brenda. Deeply regretted by his wife, Ann. Much loved Dad to John, Patrick, Michael, Roseann, William and Mark. Mick will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Oisín, Amy, Hannah, Eoin, Adam, Ella, Billy, Ellen, Leah, Darcie, Millie and Anna, his daughters-in-law Louise, Miriam, Helen and Róisín, son-in-law Gearóid, sister Bridie, extended family and friends.
Reposing in his home (R32W443) on Friday from 5pm. Recital of the rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving to Church of The Assumption, The Heath, on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery.
Bridget Keegan - Emo
The death took place on Wednesday, December 7 of Bridget Keegan (née O'Connor) of Morette, Emo.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Johnny and her brother Jer. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving children Mary, Olive, Pat, Willie, Anne and Nuala, her grandchildren Clare, Samantha, Jonathan, Simon, Emma, Claire, Miriam, John, Conor, Gráinne, Alanna, Sophie, Louis, Johnny, David and Kevin, great-grandchildren Charlotte, Henry, Leo, Tom, Anna, Helen and Aoibheann, sons-in-law John, Gerry, Paul and John, daughters-in-law Maureen and Mary, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in her home (R32NY02) on Thursday from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass on Friday at 12pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Friday morning.
John Doheny - Attanagh
The death took place on Wednesday, December 7 of John Doheny of Attanagh.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the O'Gorman Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by his father Denis, mother Kate, brother Dan and sister Margaret. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. John was a loving uncle and a loyal friend to all the family.
Reposing at Phelan's Funeral Home, Durrow from 4pm on Thursday evening with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger.
Michael Kerry - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, December 6 of Michael Kerry of 7 Cois Na Habhainn, Greenmill Lane, Portlaoise.
Beloved husband of Tina and much loved father of Declan, Rebecca and Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son in law Ciaran, daughter in law, Catriona, 11 grandchildren, his aunt Nan, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Thursday from 4 to 7pm, with rosary recital at 7pm. Removal on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards is St Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise.
Ann Bowe - Rathdowney
The death took place on Tuesday, December 6 of Ann Bowe (née Duggan) of Graigue, Rathdowney.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Peacefully in her home following a short illness. Surrounded by her loving son and daughter Pat and Ann. Ann will be sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Eoin, daughter-in-law Iveta, grandchildren Jacob, Oscar and Chloe, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home on Wednesday, 7th December, from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, 8th December, at 11.30am in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by interment in Rathdowney local cemetery.
Rhoda Moroney - Mountrath
The death took place on Monday, December 5 of Rhoda Moroney (née McGuinness) of New Line Road, Mountrath and formerly of South Commons, Cooley, County Louth.
In the care of the doctors and staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her daughter Orla, parents Arthur and Mary, her brothers Arthur, Joe and Caul and her sisters Alice and May. Sadly and deeply missed by her loving husband Kevin, her daughters and sons Rhonda, Kevin, Deirdre, Sean and Sinead and their partners and grandchildren David, Aoife, Moya, Annabelle, Deirdre, Rachael and Sam. Also missed by her sisters Vera, Kathleen and Evelyn and her brother Michael (brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and all her relatives and large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (R32 XW31) from 4pm on Wednesday evening (7th of December) with Rosary at 8pm. Removal will take place on Thursday morning (8th December) to Saint Edmunds Church, Castletown (eircode R32 KT22), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Nancy Fennelly - Wolfhill
The death took place on Monday, December 5 of Nancy Fennelly (née Purcell) of 14a Slatt, Wolfhill.
Unexpectedly, at home in the arms of her son Brendan. Beloved wife of the late Ned and much loved and adored mother of Thomas, Ann, Brendan, Caroline, Helena, Margaruite, James, William, Marie, Rosie, Bridget, Timmy, Kay, Majella and David. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, brother Joe, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass at 2pm on Thursday (Dec. 8th) in St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Ellen Cahill - Stradbally
The death took place on Thursday, December 1 of Mary Ellen Cahill (née Griffin) of Kylevalley, Stradbally, and Schull, Cork.
Suddenly at her residence. Predeceased by her husband Martin and grandson Denis. Sorely missed by her son Jamie, daughters Julieka, Elizabeth, Martina and Joleene, sons-in-Law, Richie, Steve, Sean and Paddy. Daughter-in-law Alice and adored grandchildren Katie, James, Lily, Evie, John, Eleana and Glenda. Sadly missed by her brothers, her childhood friend Margaret, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Julieka's residence (R32R2F8) from 2pm on Wednesday with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. House strictly private from 9pm please. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 11.30am to arrive at The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please. Mary Ellen's Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://www.whelehanfunerals.com/maryellencahill