Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, June 13, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
William Farrell - Bilboa, Carlow / Laois
The death has occured of Willam Farrell of Ardough, Bilboa, Carlow, who passed away peacefully, on June 12th, 2024, at Waterford University Hospital.
Beloved brother of Bobby, Mary, Susan and Marie and beloved son of the late Andrew and Bridget.
He will be sadly missed by his loving brother, sisters, brothers-in-law Martin, Sean and John, sister-in-law Patricia, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow, Eircode (R93 C863) on Friday, June 14th, from 3.30pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co. Laois (R93 HY94). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.
Paul Joseph Kenna - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Paul Joseph Kenna Balladine, Abbeyleix suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his loving Mum and Dad, (Tom and Vera), sisters Sheila and Fiona, brothers-in-law Kieran (Skip) and Tim, nieces Amy and Katy, nephew Thomas, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Friday from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in the Church of Holy Rosary with interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix. The family request bright colours to be worn at Paul's funeral.
James McGrath - Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of James McGrath of The Link Road, Aughoyne Cross, Ballyhide, Co. Carlow and formerly of Hanover and Pacelli Avenue, Graiguecullen, Carlow. James passed away peacefully, on June 13th, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Linda, David and John, adored grandfather of Dale, Mark, Seán, Aoibhinn, Danny and Fionn and cherished brother of the late Johnny, Eileen and Ann.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Marty, daughters-in-law Clare and Martina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, Carlow, (Eircode R93 ET80) on Friday, June 14th, from 4pm to 8pm with Prayers at 6.30pm.
Removal on Saturday at 10.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Joseph (Joe) Purcell - Graiguecullen/ Crettyard
The death has occured of Joseph (Joe) Purcell, St. Fiacc’s House, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Newtown, Crettyard, on June 12th 2024 in the gentle care of the District Hospital after many, many happy days in the wonderful care of Joan and all the staff of St. Fiacc’s House. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Sadly missed by his loving son Michael, Michael’s partner Tracy, niece Majella, nephews, nieces, relatives, residents and staff of St. Fiacc’s House and friends. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
Reposing in St. Fiacc’s House Graiguecullen on Friday (June 14th) from 12noon to 1pm. Committal service on Friday at 3.45pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin followed by cremation.
Kathleen Smith (née Dunne) - Clonaslee
Kathleen Smith (nee Dunne) Chapel Street, Clonaslee died peacefully June 13th in her son Eddie and Rose's home 12 Hillside Clonaslee R32X3W4.
Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ned).
Deeply regretted by Eddie and Rose and grandchildren and their partners Denise and Ross, Shane and Emily, Jake and Rory, Great grandchildren Hannah, Tommy and Brody, sister -in-law Nuala nieces, nephews, nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in Eddie and Rose's home on Friday from 2pm Removal at 6.15pm to St. Manman's Church via her home in Chapel Street arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial after in St.Manmans Cemetery.
The funeral mass can be viewed on the following link:
James (Jim) Whelehan - Timahoe / Ballybrittas
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Whelehan, Coolnabacca, Timahoe and formerly Closeland, Ballybrittas. Jim Passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family. Jim will be greatly missed by his heart broken wife Catherine, his adoring children Lisa, James and Conor, son in law Alan, granddaughter Kate, James and Conor’s partners Aoife and Laura, brothers Paddy, Bernie, Dick, Tom, Frank, Martin, William, sisters Rose (Byrne) and Mary (Lawlor), brothers in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and friends.
Jim will be reposing at his residence (R32 H2F6) on Friday from 4pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Reposing from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday evening with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Removal from his residence by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Sunday afternoon at 1:15pm to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe (R32 X880) for 2pm requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Ratheniska Cemetery. House private on Sunday morning please.