Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, November 23, 2023
Mary Bergin - Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Mary Bergin, (née Loughman), Gurteen, Ballacolla.
Died unexpectedly at her residence. Pre-deceased by her husband Tony, daughter Colette and son-in-law Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving children Marian, Elaine, Martin, Bernie, Connie, Siobhan and Nicola, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
Reposing at her son Martin's residence Gurteen (R32x725) on Friday 24th Nov from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Tighernach's, Cullohill for requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Durrow Cemetery.
Catherine Duff - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Catherine Duff, (née Dunne), Fieldbrook, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise.
Died pacefully in the care of Cara Ward St Vincent's PH. Predeceased by her brothers Martin, Brendan and Patrick, Beloved wife of John and mother of Celestine. Deeply regretted by her husband John, her daughter Celestine, Celestine's partner Pat, sisters Margaret, Anne and Marian, brother Gerry, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday from 6.30 pm. to 8 pm. with prayers at 7.30 pm. Removal to St Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. on Saturday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix. Family Flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Cuisle Center, Portlaoise.
Brian (The Rall) Keogh - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Brian Keogh, Castlegate, Portarlington.
Died Suddenly. Predeceased by his parents Garrett and Dora, brothers Gary and John. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, family Nicola, Jean and her husband Guido, Debbie and her partner Clifford, Simon and his partner Hannah, sisters Peg Whelan, Anne Byrne and Doreen Folan, grandchildren Samuel Ayla, Emmy and Esme, brothers-in-law Oliver and Dick, sisters-in-law Marie, Ann, Lily and Breda, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Friday evening from 5:30 pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20 am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Brian's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family flowers only, please.
Fr. Seán Murphy SDB- Portarlington
Johannesburg South Africa, late of Clanmalire, Portarlington,Laois and formerly of Bellgrove, Ballybrittas, Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year at St James's Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Teresa Murphy, brothers Connie, Dick, Billy, Tom and baby Patrick, sisters Breege and Tess. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Mick and Jim, sisters Mary (McEvoy) and Rose (Dowler), his fellow Priests in the Salesian Community especially in Ennerdale, Johannesburg South Africa, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the Sacred Heart Church, Rath, Ballybrittas (eircode R32 R520) on Thursday evening from 4pm with Funeral Prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Ballyadden Cemetery, Ballybrittas.
Fr Seán's evening prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations If Desired To The Salesian Missions in Johannesburg.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Peggy Walsh- Mountrath
Of Cloosecullen, Mountrath. Died peacefully after a short illness on November 22. Predeceased by her parents Fintan and Mary and brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Mick, Sean, Peter and Fint, sister Mary, sisters-in-law Martina, Ann and Miriam, brother -in-law Stephen, nieces Kate and Eimer, nephews Patrick, Fintan, Bernard, Barry and Colm, cousins relatives and friends. Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5pm. on Thursday with prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Fintans Church Raheen for 11am. Requiem Mass on Friday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
House Strictly Private at all times. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Cuisle Centre Portlaoise. Rest in Peace.
John O'Neill -Portlaoise
Of Glenour, Adamstown, Co. Wexford and formerly of O'Loughlin Road, Kilkenny and St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise. John passed away on 20 November 2023 peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Colton) and his parents Tommy and Kitty O'Neill. Beloved father of Ivan, Audrey, Brenda and Thomas. John will be sadly missed by his family, sisters Anne, Mary, Kay and Brenda, son-in-law Joe, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Jenny, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday (22nd Nov) from 4.30pm to 8pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95ND2W). Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery.
Peter Rice -Portlaoise
Of Churchlands, Mayglass, Co. Wexford and late of Portlaoise. Died on November 20, 2023, beloved father of David and Janette, father-in-law of Michelle and Andre, brother of Gretta, the late Paul and Clement; sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Sean, Dáire and Aoife, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace
Reposing in his son David’s residence (Y35 DH59) on Friday from 3pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Fintan’s Church, Mayglass, burial afterwards in Mayglass Cemetery. House private on Saturday morning, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. To donate click on this link: https://www.hopesupportcentre.ie/getting-involved/donate/
Grace Boran, (née Gahan) Ballickmoyler
Of Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow and formerly Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, passed away peacefully, on November 18, 2023 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Marie and Lorraine and loved mother-in-law of Dave, adored grandmother of Emily-Rose and Cameron-Michael, cherished sister of Mary, Bridie, Saiveen, Willie, Pat, Eddie, John, Ann and the late James and treasured sister-in-law of Eileen Boran Rice.
She will be very much missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Grace Rest In Peace
Reposing for close family and friends at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow from 6pm on Thursday with prayers at 8.45pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Friday in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles at 11am, followed by a private cremation in Mt Jerome Crematorium, Dublin.
For those that wish to attend but cannot, Grace’s Funeral Service can be viewed by using the following link.