Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, December 10, 2024

William (Billy) Keyes - Knockardgannon

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Keyes, Knockardgannon and formerly Monamondra, Errill, Co. Laois. December 9th. 2024, peacefully in the loving care of Management and staff at Droimnìn Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick (Snr) and Mary, sisters Margaret Bergin, Annie Maher, Sr. Veronica (Kathleen) St. John of God, Mary Campion, brothers Paddy (Jnr) and Mick and his wife Breda.

Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews Dermot, Patrick, Anne-Marie, Geraldine, Kathleen and Mary, his carer and wonderful neighbour of many years Martin Bergin, extended family, neighbours and a close circle of friends. Rest in Peace

Reposing at O'Sullivans funeral home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening December 11th. from 5.30 pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Errill.

Tony O’Kelly - Ballickmoyler

The death has occurred of Tony O’Kelly of Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co. Laois- passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2024, under the excellent care of the nurses of The Barrow Ward, St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Ray, cherished father-in-law of Clodagh and adoring grandad of Jude.

He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughter-in-law, grandchild, sisters Peggy and Helen, nephew, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tony Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Maryborough Street, Graiguecullen (R93 ET80), on Wednesday, 11th December, from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from there on Thursday morning at 9.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am.

Burial afterwards in Arles cemetery.

Mary Moran - Graiguecullen

The death has occurred on Sunday, December 8 of Mary (Mai) Moran nee Whelan, 196 Whitney Place, Graiguecullen, Laois and formerly of Dublin Road, Carlow.

Died peacefully at home in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim and mother of the late Denis. Sadly missed by her son Pat, daughters Mary-Clare, Eilish, Patricia, Anna, Martina and Christine, brother George, sister Annette, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Monday evening from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday via Whitney Place, walking from there at 10.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.Donate here.

Danny McRedmond - Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Danny McRedmond, Cloonagh Beg, Clonaslee, Laois

Unexpectedly on December 7. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Julia (Juggy). Danny will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving wife Kay and daughters Danielle and Claire, sons in law Denis and Mairtín, his adored grandchildren Dan and Senán, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Clonaslee on Tuesday from 4pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Manman's Church, Clonaslee, followed by Burial after Mass in the local Cemetery.

House Strictly Private, Please. Family flowers only. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church

Fionán Bracken - Portlaoise 

The death took place on December 7 of Fionán Bracken, Dun Masc Portlaoise and formerly Tullamore and Toronto.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father to Fergus, Ronan, Dara, and Cormac. Cherished grandfather to Evan, Cathal, Cian, and Éabha. Deeply regretted by his daughters in law Fiona, Jacqueline and Margaret. Brother Niall. Brother in law Michael, sister in law Sarah. Nieces, nephews and all his former customers and friends.

Reposing at Keegansfuneral home on Monday evening from 6.30 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise.

Tony Curran - Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Tony Curran. Liogard, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Formerly Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tony died on December 5 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his recently deceased son-in-law Damien Doheny. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Edel, son Adrian, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Oisín, Liam and Brian, sister Mary, brother Patrick, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and former work colleagues of Coillte. Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Sunday, December 8th, from 6:30pm till 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Funeral mass on Monday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Mary Parlon (née Delaney) Ballinla, Ballaghmore / Borris-in-Ossory.

The death has occurred of Mary Parlon (née Delaney) Ballinla, Ballaghmore / Borris-in-Ossory. Mary died on December 5 peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ollie. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family, Martin, William, Frances, Oliver, Linda and Clare, her 12 grandchildren Enda, Dervla, Carmel, Amy, Olivia, Rossa, Jessica, Isabella, Tara, Aoife, Thomas and Hannah, her brother Joe, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home (Eircode R32E793), this Sunday (Dec 8th) from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday (Dec 9th) to arrive at St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.