Deaths in Laois - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Josephine O'Rourke - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, December 30 of Josephine O'Rourke (née McCormack) of Twoomey Park, Mountmellick.
In her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jack and predeceased by her dear sister Frances (Martin) Tullamore. Deeply regretted by her sons Alan and his partner Anne and Trevor and his partner Adrianne, grandchildren, sisters Pat Kerins and Ann Horan and her husband Tom, brothers Jim and his wife Ann and Ben and his wife Georgina, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Tuddles (Comerford) brothers-in-law Bernie and James, neighbours, relatives and her many dear friends.
Reposing Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Sunday from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6pm. Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Monday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
John McDonald - Ballickmoyler
The death took place on Friday, December 30 of John McDonald of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow. Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Lorraine, John Michael, Karl and Jimmy, adored grandfather of Holly and cherished brother of Tom, Mary and Eileen. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law Miranda, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home (Eircode R93 KR68) from 3pm on Sunday (New Year’s Day) concluding with Prayers at 9pm. Removal on Monday at 1.15pm to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John's Funeral Mass can be viewed via live stream on https://arlesparish.ie/webcam/
Elizabeth Frances Harvey - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Elizabeth Frances (Betty) Harvey (née Gowing) of Cromogue, Mountrath.
Peacefully and unexpectedly in her 90th year, and in the loving care of nurses and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mervyn and brother Frank, Sadly missed by her loving sister Lily, carers Patsy and Sabrina, her good friend Noelle, sisters-in-law Betty and Louisa, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service on Saturday (31st December 2022) at 3pm in Roskelton Church, Roskelton, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Dora Flood - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Dora (Doe) Flood (née Armstrong) of Portlaoise, and formerly of Rathfarnham.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Charles and loving mam to Caroline, Garry, Alan, Mark and Brian; Doe will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, son-in-law, partners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght Stadium) on Tuesday (3rd January) from 4pm to 6pm. A Service to celebrate Doe’s life will take place on Wednesday (4th January) at 2:30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation.
To view Doe’s Service on Wednesday at 2:30pm please click on the following link; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Seamus Byrne - Crettyard
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Séamus Byrne of “The Gables”, Farnans, Crettyard.
Unexpectedly, at his home. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Paul, Mark, Ashling, Avril and Adrian. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother Joe, sisters Noreen, Margaret and Angeline, son-in-law Roger, daughters-in-law Laura-Jane and Paula, Avril’s partner Ger, his 8 grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret and by his brothers Billy, Peader, Mick and Johnny and his sisters Breda, Anne and Maura.
Reposing at his home (R93 W1W8) on Saturday from 4pm concluding with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday (New Years Day) at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo. Burial afterwards in Doonane Cemetery. House private until 4pm Saturday, please.
Ronan Culleton - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Ronan Culleton of Cloonagh, Mountmellick.
In Beaumount Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ronan is deeply missed by his loving wife Joanna, his adoring daughters Aoife, Aisling and Aoibheann; his parents Mary and Pat, his sister Maria, mother-in-law Bernie, brother-in-law James, sister-in-law Julie, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by his father-in-law Jimmy Gallagher.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home at 12 noon via Garoon arriving for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 1pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St.Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Beaumount Hospital Foundation https://www.beaumontfundraising.ie. House Strictly Private.
The family are eternally grateful to and wish to sincerely thank the paramedics and staff at Beaumont Hospital, all who cared for Ronan over the past number of weeks.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Phyllis Prendergast - Rathdowney
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Phyllis Prenderast (née Whelan), Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire and late of Rathdowney.
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home. Phyllis; dearly beloved wife of Jim, much loved mother of Denise and Tom. Sadly missed by her loving husband, children, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Liam and Ciara, sister Theresa, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 on Monday (Jan 2nd) from 2pm until 4pm. Removal on Tuesday (Jan 3rd) to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin arriving for 10am Requiem Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Mass live click on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/sallynoggin
Maureen McHugh - Ballyfin
The death took place on Tuesday, December 27 of Maureen McHugh (née Barrett) of Old Deerpar, Ballyfin and formerly Derrynameel, Barnatra, Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Katie Barrett. In the care of the staff at St.Brigid's Community Nursing Home. Predeceased by her brother Paul and niece Mary. Wife of Michael McHugh. Deeply regretted by her sons John Joe and his wife Mary, Michael Anthony and his partner Sharon, Thomas Patrick and his partner Leona, grandchildren Isobel, Roise, Iarlaith, Ellamae and Sonny, brothers John (U.K.) and Michael (Scotland), sisters Kathlee Linnane and Sadie Monaghan, brother-in-law Martin, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Thursday evening from 9pm. Recital of the Rosary at 10pm. Reposing at Healy’s Funeral Home, Barnatra on Friday evening the 30th of December from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Cortège will arrive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glencastle on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterwards in Glencastle Cemetery.
Dillon Joseph Kidney-Quinn - Mountmellick
The death took place on Monday, December 26 of Dillon Joseph Kidney-Quinn of 53 Willow Grove, Mountmellick.
Aged 2, died unexpectedly on Monday 26th December surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving parents Ann and Gavin, big brothers Tyler and Daragh, big sister Hannah, grandparents Martin and Marie, Joe and Marion, aunts, uncles and cousins, great grandmother, a wide circle of family and friends.
Dillon's Mass of The Angels will take place on Saturday at 10am in St Joseph's Church Mountmellick. Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to https://www.littleblueheroes.org/donate or https://www.childrenshealth.ie/donate
Kathleen Hogan - Coolrain
The death took place on Sunday, December 25 of Kathleen Hogan (née Galvin) of Clonskeagh, Dublin and Coolrain.
Peacefully yet unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in her ninety-sixth year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan and her grandson Kienan. Loving mother to Kevin, Ray, Brendan and Caitriona. Very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Tracy and Fiona, treasured grandchildren Eoin, Lorcan (Sinead) Kate (Barry) Sinead, Ben and Jack, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Kathleen will repose at home on Friday 30th December from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Saturday 31st December in the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue (D14 VP11) followed by burial at St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Camross (arriving 13:30 approx.)