Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, October 18, 2023
John Callaghan, Trumera
The death occurred of John (Johnny) Callaghan, Trumera, Mountrath on October 18, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Ann.
Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Peg, sons Séan, Fintan, Michael, Declan and Patrick, daughters Mary, Margaret, Breda, Martina and Linda, 24 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,sons and daughters in-law, brother-in-law Mick Farrell, sister-in-law Bridie Masterson, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Thursday (October 19th) from 5 pm, concluding with Rosary at 9 pm. Removal on Friday to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10 am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Raheen.
Johnny’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
House private on Friday morning please.
The Callaghan family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.
Joan Murphy (née Power), Portarlington
The death has taken place of Joan Murphy, 12 Foxcroft Court, Portarlington / Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford, formerly of Fews Kilmacthomas, County Waterford.
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her parents Billy and Mary Power, baby brother Maurice, sons-in-law Séamus and Robert. Beloved wife of Billy and much loved and sadly missed by her loving family Jean, Eddie, Una and Noel, sister Bride, brothers James, Nicky and Liam, daughters-in-law Carol and Sinead, partners Paul and Tom, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends and by all who knew and loved Joan.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposed at the family home 12 Foxcroft Court, Portarlington on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 2:15pm (travelling via Main Street) arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Joan's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
House private outside of reposing times. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Donation box at residence and in the Church.
"Ar Dheis Dé go raibh an Anam"
Daniel (Dan) Whelan, Ballybrophy
The death has occurred of Daniel (Dan) Whelan, Green Roads, Ballybrophy on October 17 peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in the company of his family. Predeceased by his brother Seán and sisters Statia and Maureen. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Kathleen, loving sons Owen, Brian, Donal and Michael, daughters-in-law Nicola, Julia, Deirdre and Donal's partner Angie, his adoring 11 grandchildren, brothers and sisters Harry, Bill, Rita (Arrigan), Eileen (White) and Kathleen (Elson), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday evening from 5.30pm pausing for prayers at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory arriving for Requiem mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in The Church of the Assumption Cemetery, Killasmeestia. Family flowers only please. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below.
Perie Keegan -Portlaoise, Laois / Crumlin, Dublin
Keegan Perie, (late of Portlaoise and formerly of Old County Road, Crumlin and Cabra), died suddenly at his home surrounded by his loving friends on October 16, 2023. Beloved husband of Carol and devoted dad of Steven and Daniel, predeceased by his loving partner Joan. Perie will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons and their partners, grandchildren Alvey and Nina, his caring sister Lily, brothers, the Smithers family, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Perie Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 177 Crumlin Road, D12 F864 on Thursday at 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 10am in St. Agnes' Church, Crumlin, D12 KC99 followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium due at 11:30am.