Deaths in Laois - Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Larry O'Neill - Portlaoise

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Larry O'Neill of Ridge Road, Portlaoise. 

In the care of management and staff of Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea. Beloved husband of the late Tessie and much loved father of Michael. Deeply regretted by his family, daughter in law Diana, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Thursday at Keegan's Funeral home from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter & Pauls church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter & Pauls cemetery.

Maeve Thornton - Durrow

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Maeve Thornton (née Lawlor) of Derrywood, Durrow and Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny. 

Peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Wife of the late Tomás. Predeceased by her son in law Richard Cahill. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Mary and Johnny, sisters, Berry, Frances, Rose and Ann, brothers Pat and Eamonn, daughters in law, Mary and Bernie, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Reposing at her son Tommy's residence (R32 D2T9) from 3.00PM on Tuesday with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in Durrow Cemetery.

Mary Hackett - Mayo

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Mary Hackett (née Murphy) of Mayo, Bilboa and formerly of Dundrum, Dublin.

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her son’s residence, An Bun Beag, Dún na nGall. Beloved wife of Bart, much loved mother of Sheila and Niall, adored grandmother of Étaín, Donnfhlaith, Muireann, Maiú and Reuben cherished sister of Martin, Maurice, Bridie, Kay, Hannah, Sue and the late Bob, much loved daughter of the late Maurice and Molly.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Máire and Dawn, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her many nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Kieran Roarty Funeral Home, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal, on Tuesday, January 24th, from 5pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm, before onward journey to Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow for Repose on Wednesday from 5pm-8pm, with Prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Seamus Foyle - Timahoe

The death took place on Sunday, January 22 of Seamus Foyle of Cullenagh, Timahoe. 

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Breda. Loving father to Danielle, Thomas, Katie, James and Mairéad. Son of Jim and Cathleen. Brother to Marguerite, Mary, Claire and Cathyrn. Predeceased by his baby sister Josephine. Son in law to Tom and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives and a huge circle of friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at St Michael's Church, Timahoe for 12 noon requiem Mass on Wednesday. Interment afterwards in Timahoe Cemetery. Please observe covid precautions. 

Br. Stephen Deignan - Castletown

The death took place on Sunday, January 22 of Br. Stephen (Padraig) Deignan of De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown and late of Doongeela, Geevagh, Riverstown, Co. Sligo.

Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and John, sister Mary, brothers Gerry and Tommy and sister in law Beatrice. Deeply regretted by his brother Bertie, sisters in law Eileen and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relations, friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House.

Reposing in Miguel House this Monday from 2pm with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 2pm. in the Parish Church Castletown. Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery cemetery, Castletown.

Br. Stephen's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on this link: https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/

Carmel O'Donnell- Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, January 21 of Carmel O'Donnell (née Tobin) of St Brigids Place, Portlaoise and Newbridge. 

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Rory. Dearly loved mother to Morgan, Jamie, Denis and Christine, her 12 cherished grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, her sisters Mary, Eillen and Pauline and brother David, daughter in law Ann-Marie and Leonnie, son in law Errol, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Carmel will be reposing privately. Cremation will take place on Tuesday 24th January in Newlands Cross at 11.30.

Dermot Golden - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Saturday, January 21 of Dermot Golden of Gort na Noir, Abbeyleix and Dublin. 

Peacefully at Carechoice Nursing Home Finglas, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Maureen nee Daly, and his parents Jeremiah and Mary, and his sister Nuala Golden. Deeply regretted by his family relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 7pm to 7.30 this Monday evening. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10am in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in The New Cemetery Shinrone.

The Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleix parish webcam.

Patsy Rowan - Wolfhill

The death took place on Saturday, December 17 of Patsy Rowan of Wolfhill.

Peacefully at his home (Marshfarm, Luton, England) on the 17th December 2022. Predeceased by his parents Tadgh and Katie Rowan and infant brother Phillip. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his partner Sarah and loving father of Tim and Ciaran. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters Tim, Willie, James, Martin, Helen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and Scotland.

Funeral will take place on Thursday, 26th January in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards to Luton Vale Cemetery, Luton, England. 

Pascal Conroy - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, January 20 of Pascal Conroy of Borris Little, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully, at St James' Hospital, Dublin. Son of the late Joe and Bridget Conroy. Deeply regretted by his sister Mera, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighours and many friends.

Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30 with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe covid precautions.