Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, February 2, 2022


Kathleen Seale - Mountrath
The death took place on Monday, January 31 of Kathleen Seale (née Collier) of Clonenagh, Mountrath.
Following a tragic accident. Beloved wife of Gerry and much-loved mother of Adrian, Colm, David and Kathy. She will be greatly missed by her family, sisters Eilish and Mairead, brothers John Joe and Harry, brother-in-law Tony, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at home (R32 R802) on Thursday afternoon from 3pm. Removal on Friday morning (4th February) to St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St. Fintan's Cemetery.
Kathleen's Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family flowers only please. All donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Those attending the funeral are asked to wear masks and refrain from hand-shaking in accordance with Covid protocols.
Elizabeth Hamm - Ballinakill
The death has taken place of Elizabeth Hamm (née Martin) of The Square, Ballinakill and Athlone.
Elizabeth died at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late William. Deeply regretted by her loving sons PJ, Willie, Peter, Seamus, Eugene and Michael, daughters Bridget and Eileen, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 6pm on Tuesday evening. Rosary on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning at 11.30am to St. Brigid's Church, Ballinakill for Requiem Mass at 12 oc.
Mass can be viewed on the link https://www.ballinakillknockparish.com/ Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery.
Myra Feeney - Wolfhill
The death took place on Sunday, January 30 of Myra Feeney (née Dignam) of Fairview, Dublin and late of Farnham, Wolfhill.
In the loving care of the staff of Beneavin Manor Nursing Home, Glasnevin; beloved wife of the late Daniel and loving sister of Olive, James, Patrick, Lillian and Christine and the late Kathleen and Desmond. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother-in-law Eddie, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Wednesday. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairview, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Crematorium.
Myra’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link:
Jack Kelly - Portarlington
The death took place on Monday, January 31 of Jack Kelly of Portnahinch, Portarlington.
Jack passed away peacefully in his 103rd year in the company of his loving family and in the excellent and tender care of the Management and staff in Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by his wife Mary Kate and daughter Ann. Sadly missed by his grandson David and his wife Claire, sister in-law Bridie, son in- law Jim, grandchildren Louise, Barry and Kevin, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm with recital of the rosary at 6.45pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10.40am to arrive at Saint Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, for 11am Requiem Mass which will be streamed live on this link https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/. Interment to follow in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick.
Current Covid restrictions apply. Face masks to be worn in the funeral home and in the church, please.
Philip Murphy - Mountrath
The death took place on Sunday, January 30 of Philip Murphy of Forest, Mountrath.
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Kieran's Care Home, Rathcabbin, Co Tipperary. Predeceased by his mother Josie, sister Mary and uncles Matt, Liam and Paddy. Sadly missed by his heartbroken sister Margaret, nephews Alex and Ken and the Murphy family (Ann, Matthew, Carole and Patrick) as well as extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening from 7pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Philip’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Government Covid guidelines still to be observed. Those attending funeral are requested to wear masks and refrain from handshaking.
William Brennan - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Sunday, January 30 of William (Willie) Brennan of Balladine, Abbeyleix.
Predeceased by his wife Lyla and grandson Eoin. Deeply regretted by his daughter Rachel, sons DJ and David, son-in-law Shane, brothers Paddy, Stephen and James, sisters May and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Reposing in the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 6pm on Tuesday, with recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday at 11.40am to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass.
Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam
Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Seána Brennan - Ballyroan
The death took place on Saturday, January 29 of Seána Brennan of Newtown, Ballyroan, and Ballyragget.
Suddenly, after a short illness at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved partner of Liam Irwin. Deeply regretted by Liam, her mother Mary, sisters Majella and Teresa, aunt Betty, brothers in law Tommy and Robert, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Liam's residence (Ballyroan) on Tuesday with rosary at 7pm. Removal to her mother's residence (Greenview, Ballyragget) on Wednesday. Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget, on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in St Finnan's Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link:
Please observe government Covid guidelines and observe social distancing at all times.