Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Peter O'Shea - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, July 4 of Peter O'Shea of Clogherinkoe, Kildare and Portlaoise, Dundrum, Dublin and Cobh, Cork
Peacefully in Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Kinnegad. He is predeceased by his son Peter Junior. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; wife Mary, children Jacquie, Kaery, Michelle and Simon, grandchildren Pierre, Cealan, Kieran, Cheyenne, Jenny and Michael, sons-in-law Bradie and Richard, daughter-in-law Aisling, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A family Cremation will take place.
Mary B. Martin - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, July 3 of Mary B. Martin (née Murtagh) of The Brosna, Mullingar and formerly Churchtown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath and Portlaoise.
Peacefully in her 90th year, in the company of her loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, son John and brother Michael. Mary will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Nuala (Galligan) and son Pauric, cherished grandchildren Shannon, Louise, Michelle and Milla, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brother Vincent and sisters Patricia, Phyl, Eilish, and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many good friends.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar, on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Matthew's Church, Milltown, with reception at 7.30pm. Mary's funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Brigid Tuohy - Stradbally and Mountmellick
The death took place on Sunday, July 2 of Brigid Tuohy of 10 Ash Trees, Stradbally and formerly Bay Road, Mountmellick.
Predeceased by her dear son Brendan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick and family Michael, Sheila, Mary, Eileen, Paddy, Christine and John, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am in St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Adrian Thompson - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, April 5 of Adrian Thompson of London and late of Newbridge Co. Kildare and Mountmellick.
Son of Marion and the late Robert. Sadly missed by his mother, brothers Tom, Eric, Jonathan, Philip, family & friends in England and Ireland.
Memorial service will be held in Greystones Presbyterian Church, Trafalgar Rd., at 12 noon 8th July. Internment of ashes afterwards in Redford Cemetery (The Grove).
Margaret Blackwell - Ballinakill
The death took place on Saturday, July 1 of Margaret (Peggy) Blackwell (née Maher) of Tramore, Co Waterford and formerly England and Ballinakill.
Peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her family and in the care of the staff at Waterford University Hospital.
Predeceased by her son Stephen Rees, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paddy Maher, her husbands John Blackwell and Peter Rees, her brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim, Oliver and her sister Nelly. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends, daughter Bernie Kinsella, Fairybush, son David Rees, Bunmahon, son Peter Rees and daughter in law Joan, England, brothers Michael, Ned, Paddy, Noel and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Esther, Bridie and Sheila. Grandchildren, Sara, Rachel, Aoibhe, Johanna, Aoife, Padraig, PJ, Paula, Barbara, Eleanor and her ten great grandchildren.
Reposing at Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford, X91FW4A on Tuesday 4th July, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Wednesday the 5th July at 11am in St Brigids Church, Ballinakill, Laois. Burial afterwards in St Brigids cemetery.
John Seymour - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Wednesday, June 28 of John (Sean) Seymour of 3 Church St., Graiguecullen.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and Staff at The Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow Rd., Carlow. Cherished brother of Recie, Kathleen, Ann and the late Melvin. He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, on Tuesday, July 4th from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Wednesday at 9.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service https://www.youtube.com/live/61dN4saLsPE?feature=share