Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Annie Maher - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, January 16 of Annie Maher of New Road, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at her home, in the presence of her loving family. Pre-deceased by her parents Edward and Anne, her brother Johnny and her sister Mary Whyte. Sadly missed by her sisters Bernie Cahill, Bridie Maher, Josie Walsh, Eily Ardren, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral procession will be leaving her home on the New Road, Portlaoise, at 6pm on Tuesday to arrive at St. Peter & Paul's Church for 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in St.Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
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.
Patrick Bradshaw - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Patrick Bradshaw of Peamount and formerly Lea, Portarlington.
Peacefully. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Teresa and brother Kevin. Beloved brother of Hugh, Noel, Michael, Mary, Bernadette and Teresa and loving uncle of Fiona, Nicola and Brian and dear brother-in-law of Mae. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, staff and fellow residents of Peamount.
Reposing at his brother Michael's residence at Lea, Portarlington (eircode R32 Y2H9) on Tuesday evening from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:15am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Patrick's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Joseph Vincent Foley - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Joseph Vincent (Joe) Foley of Rock Road, Mallow, Cork and formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully, in the presence of his family at Mallow General Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Frank O.M.I. and David, sisters Kathleen (Solon), Alice (Holt) and Peggy (Brennan). Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving family, sister Stasia, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow on Monday (January 16th) from 7pm to 8pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (January 17th) at 2pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow. Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.
Clare Broe - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, January 14 of Clare Broe (née Scully) of Naas, and formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock. Clare, beloved wife of the late Eddie and dear mother of Teresa, Barry, Ciara and Rita; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers Louis and Joe, sisters Agnes, Bernie and Gabrielle, sons-in-law Jim, Magnus and John, daughter-in-law Olga, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Patrick, David, Christopher and Andy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Martin Dunne - Clonaslee
The death took place on Saturday, January 14 of Martin Dunne of Tinnahinch, Clonaslee.
Peacefully, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Past employee of Standex, Mountmellick. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Dunne Augha, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee. Sadly missed by his loving partner Marian Murphy, his brother Ger, sisters Mary, Alice, Brighid (Bridgie), Angela (Angie), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday from 5pm with recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning from his home to St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Manman's Cemetery. House private, please.
Kevin Dempsey - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, January 13 of Kevin Dempsey of Kirwan Park, Mountmellick.
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his stepson Barry Kelly. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Nuala, son Kevin, daughter Shannon, stepchildren Dawn, Jason and David, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Peggy, Gina, Helena and Garry, grandchildren Evan, Kayleigh, Lola, Madison, Rhys, Hayley, Myles, Dom and Maya, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 XF84) on Sunday and Monday evening from 4pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10:20am arriving St Joseph's Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Joseph's Cemetery.
Kevin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on http://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
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.
Funeral arrangements later.