Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Jim Fingleton- Stradbally

Model Farm, Athy, Kildare, R14 V674 / Stradbally, Laois.

Jim passed away suddenly on the 8th February, 2025. Jim will be missed deeply by his loving wife Elizabeth, his daughters Anna, Louise and Ciara, sons Stephen and Patrick and his grandchildren Ella and Florence. Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers John, Chris and Barry, sisters Bride and Shelia and by his extended family and friends. Gone to join his parents Paddy and Mary and dear sister Sally. Rest in Peace.

Jim will repose at his home at Model Farm, Athy (R14 V674) on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm. A celebration of his life will take place at 11am on Saturday the 15th of February at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy (R14 C826) , see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in lieu of flowers to UNICEF, for children in Gaza. House private at all other times please.

Sr Philomena Browne- Tullow / Mountrath / Roscrea

Sr. Philomena Browne, Brigidine Convent, Tullow, Co. Carlow, 11th February, 2025, in the loving care of the staff at Barrow Ward, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny and her Brigidine Sisters. Pre-deceased by her parents Catherine and Patrick, sister Mary, brothers Vincent, Seamus and Charley. Deeply regretted by her sisters Annette and Carmel, brother Frank, sister-in-law Helen, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, friends and her Brigidine Community. Requiescat in pace.

 Reposing in Brigidine Convent, Tullow on Wednesday 12th February from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Removal will take place on Thursday at 8.30am to St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath, Co. Laois to arrive for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial will take place in adjoining Brigidine Convent Cemetery. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Seán Brennan- Killeshin, Laois / Carlow

Seán Brennan, 7 Rathvarna, Killeshin, formerly of Ballyhide, Carlow and originally Arles, Co. Laois, February 11th 2025 peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Seán is now reunited with his immensely missed son Seán Jnr.

Beloved husband of Caroline and adored father of Robert and Eoin. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother Liam, sisters Catherine and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Pat, Mary, Vincent, Joe, Dan, Bernadette, Margaret and Séamus. May Seán Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing at his home (R93 FXY9) on Thursday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Holy Cross, Killeshin to arrive for funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery with his beloved son Seán Jnr. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Eddie Whitney- Graiguecullen, Laois / Carlow

Eddie Whitney of London England and formerly of 9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 10th February, 2025 at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyraggat, Co. Kilkenny.

Beloved husband of the late Philomena, much loved father of Bobby and the late Sammy and cherished brother of Michael, Mary, Ber and the late Tommy and Dinny (Denis).

He will be sadly missed by his loving son, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law Gene and Ashley, sisters-in-law Anne, Joan and Breeda, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Eddie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at 9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 XW52) from 2pm on Thursday, 13th February, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Friday at 9.45am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq for Cremation Service at 12 Noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, To St Fiacc’s House, Graiguecullen.

Sean Langton- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Sean Langton, The Glebe, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family on the 11th of February 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda (Birdie).

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, daughter Catherine, sons Martin, John, Padraig and James, grandchildren Gavin, Barry, Jessie, Jack, Clodagh, Danny, Nicola, Grace, Billy and baby Sean, great-grandchild Croíadh, brothers Jimmy and Paddy, son-in-law PJ, daughters-in-law Michelle, Siobhan, Aisling and Catherine, nieces, nephews, his great neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Sean Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home, The Glebe, Stradbally on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Stradbally Parish Webcam, https://svtparish.ie/webcams.

Family Flowers Only, donations if desired to the Cuisle Cancer Portlaoise.

Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe- Castletown

The death has occurred of Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe of De La Salle Brothers, Castletown and late of Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Co. Cork. Died February 10th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.

Predeceased by his parents Timothy and Mary, sisters Peggy Fitzgerald and Kathleen O' Riordan, brothers Timmy and Matt.

Deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, many relatives and friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House Care Home.

Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Wednesday February 12th from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday February 13th at 12 Noon, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Fiona Booth- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Fiona Booth (née Bradford) of  Gowran, Kilkenny / Mountmellick, Laois. Fiona passed away unexpectedly on 9th February 2025. Beloved wife of Robert and cherished Mum of Conor and Emily. Fiona will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and children, mother Margaret, brother Robert, parents-in-law Patrick and Julia Booth (Coolbanagher, Emo, Portlaoise), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends Fiona is predeceased by her father Anthony Bradford.

Fiona's family would like to thank in a special the members of An Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence, Kilkenny Sub Aqua and all others who helped and supported them during the past few days. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday (12th Feb) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara, Co. Kilkenny (R95K290). Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

James Fitzpatrick - Castletown / Ballybrophy

The death took place on Sunday, February 9 of James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick, Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Co. Laois and formerly of Ballybrophy, Co. Laois and the UK.

Passed away peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents, brother Charles & his wife Celia.

Deeply regretted by his son Stephen, daughter Anne-Marie, daughter in law Mel, Anne-Marie's partner Steve, adored grandchildren Jamie, Connor, Matthew, Caitlin & Eden, his adored great grandchild Teddy, sister Mary (Campion), brother in law Jimmy, niece Caroline, nephews James, Lawrence, Paul and Richard, his partner Joan, extended family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Feb 12th) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown on Thursday morning (Feb 13th) at 11.30am to arrive at St. Kieran's Church, Knockaroo, for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

John Hearns - Portlaoise

The death took place on February 8 of John Hearns of Hillview, Portlaoise.

Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital.

Predeceased by his sister Mary.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his sisters Christine, Sheila, Margaret, Kathleen and his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Nora, Mary and brother-in-law Tommy, his cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposed in Keegan’s Funeral Home Portlaoise on Sunday from 4pm to 5.30pm, pausing for The Rosary at 5pm.

Reposed on Monday morning from 10am. Removal at 10.30am to St.Fintan’s Church Ballyfin via Pallas for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Fintans Cemetery Ballyfin.

Patrick Corcoran - Rosenallis

The death took place on February 8 of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Cattle Dealer, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co Laois.

Died at home, surrounded by his devoted family.

Sadly missed by his wife Anne, children Edel (Lynch), James, Brendan, Patrick, Teresa, Anne Marie (Buggy), Marese (Munnelly) & Breda (Leacy), his brother Alo and his sister Anne Usher, all his 22 treasured grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposed in his home on Sunday 9 with Rosary at 8pm and all day Monday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11am to St. Brigid's Church Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St. Brigid's Cemetery.

Mary McRedmond - Clonaslee

The death took place on February 7 of Mary (Mollie) McRedmond, (née Kane), Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.

Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, with her daughter Mary by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Blaise & her brother John.

Dearly loved mother of Mary, Linda & Yvonne. Mollie will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Charlotte, Daniel & Jamie, her 3 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Niall, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Monday the 10th of February at 12 noon,in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's cemetery Clonaslee.

Elizabeth O'Connell - Stradbally

The death took place on February 8 of Elizabeth (Lil) O'Connell (née Murphy), Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully at Connolly Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her sister Bridie and brother John. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah (Jerry), much loved mother of Marguerite, Niall and Jerome and devoted grandmother to Aaron, Connor, Ciara and Nathan. Will be very sadly missed by her daughter, sons, grandchildren, son-in-law Malachy, daughter-in-law Samantha, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday evening February 10 between 5pm and 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning February 11 to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.

Elizabeth’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Eileen Connell - Portlaoise

The death took place on February 6 of Eileen Connell (née Cooke), Newry and Portlaoise.

Eileen died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael R.I.P., devoted mother of Roisin, Brendan and Kevin and treasured sister of James and the late Mary, Dan, Sean and Eddie R.I.P.

Her remains will repose at her late residence 4 Beechmount Park, Newry on Friday for family only and on Saturday and Sunday from 12noon until 8pm for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Requiem Mass for Eileen will be celebrated on Monday at 12.30pm in St. Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street, burial afterwards in St. Mary’s cemetery.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Roisin and Sian, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aine, Michael, Daniel, Christian, Darcey and Anne, also her brother, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.

Margaret O'Brien (née Slattery)

The death took place on February 7 of Margaret O’Brien (née Slattery) The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of St. Joseph’s Terrace, Clarecastle, Co. Clare.

Peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Gerard (Gerry). Sadly missed by her children Michael, Gerard, John and Patrick, daughter-in-law Denise, grandchildren Robert, Jessica, Sophie, Tia and Bowie, great-grandchildren Freddy and Frankie, sisters Breda, Deloris and Theresa, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Clarecastle, Co. Clare, (V95 T861) on Monday February 10 from 5 pm concluding with prayers at 6 pm. Funeral Mass at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Clarecastle, on Tuesday February 11 at 11 am. Burial afterwards in Clarehill Cemetery, Clarecastle.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.clarecastleballyeaparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/

Julia O'Connell - Vicarstown 

The death has taken place on February 7 of Julia O'Connell (née Miller) Vicarstown, Laois.

Julia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Terry and daughter Mary Teresa, brothers Pat and John and Son in law John Kent.

Sadly missed by her daughter Catherine, granddaughter Julie Anne, her brothers Robert, Charlie, James, Dan, sisters Mary Power, Rita Fleming, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Kathleen Smullen, Angela Garvan, Nuala Tomlinson, Agnes O’Connor, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (R32 D928) on Sunday from 2pm to 7pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors at 7pm to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803), for 7:30pm prayers. Requiem mass on Monday the 10th at 12 noon. Interment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.

The O'Connell family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.