Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, January 19, 2023
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.
Funeral Arrangements later.
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.
May White - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, January 17 of May White (née Fleming) of Newpark, Portlaoise and formerly The Swan.
Peacefully, in the loving and tender care of the staff of St Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Frank and dearly loved mother to Tomás, Tim, Declan and Sinéad. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters in law Marie and Esther, grandchildren Tadhg, Katy, Keelin, James and Tom, sisters Jenny and Greta, brothers Andy, Pat and Timmy, sisters in law Mary, Bríd, Margaret, Rita and Mary-Ellen, brothers in law Richard , and Sean. Predeceased by her brothers John and Seamus and sister Nora.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Thursday from 7.30pm with rosary at 9pm. Funeral arrives at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, on Friday for 12 noon Requiem Mass and may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Tony Greene - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, January 16 of Tony Greene of St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise.
Suddenly. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Annie. Sadly missed by his brothers Michael, 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 Wednesday from 6.30pm with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul's Church https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Burial immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Frances (Jack) Mullen - Stradbally
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Francis (Jack) Mullen of Ballymaddock, Stradbally.
Unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence in Glongowen, Co. Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his heart broken parents Karl and Fiona. Dearly missed by his loving brothers and sisters, Shaun, Rebecca, Abigail, Robyn, Jorja, Tadgh, Poppy, Fíonn and Reaghen, his much loved partner Jessica and her daughter Holly, his nieces and nephews Aida, Cuan, Amara and Tobias, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Ballymaddock R32N281 from 3pm on Thursday with recital of the Rosary at 8pm Thursday evening. Removal on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Oakvale cemetery. House private on Friday morning please.
Mark Anthony Whelan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Mark Anthony Whelan of Pound Street, Rathdowney.
Peacefully, in the care of the nurses and staff of Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea. Predeceased by his mother Hanora and his father Daniel, brothers Dan and Bill, sisters Mary, Kitty and Anna.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney R32 NY24, on Wednesday evening from 6pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (https://parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/) at 11am followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery.
Margaret Brennan - Stradbally
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Margaret (Peggy) Brennan (née Ives) of 7 Church Avenue, Stradbally.
Peacefully in her 93rd year in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Micky and her daughter Rose Mary. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Michael, Elizabeth, Martin, Tommy, Marie and Patrick, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her son Martin and daughter in law Mary's residence R32H2X9 Ashtrees, Stradbally, from 4pm on Tuesday with recital of the Rosary at 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on http://www.whelehanfunerals.com/peggybrennan House private on Thursday morning, please.
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.