Well known shopkeeper passes away in Portlaoise

The death has taken place in Portlaoise of Tom Bracken who for many years ran a busy Bracken's shop on the Stradbally Road Portlaoise.

Known to many as TC, Tom passed away peacefully on May 9 at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his wife Nancy his loving family.

Late of the Block Road, Portlaoise he moved to the town from Tullamore to run the busy shop and filling station beside Portlaoise Cemetery which is now run by his son Kevin.

Predeceased by his infant son Vincent and recently predeceased by his son Declan, he was a dearly loved husband to Nancy and loving father to Phil, Enda, Sean, Kevin, Ann, Michael and Feargal.

Tom was a cherished grandfather to his 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

He is also deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Tom and Tony, daughters-in-law Lisa, Nicola, Lisa, Maeve, Kirstin and Maureen, his sisters in law, Joan, Helen, Betty and Kitty, his nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends, neighbours and customers.

He will also be missed by the members of the Portlaoise Active Retirement Association with home he was an active member with his wife in later years.

His remains repos at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday, May 11 from 6.30 pm with Rosary at 8 pm.

Removal from his residence on Friday at 1.15pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2pm requiem mass which can be viewed on www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Interment will follow afterwards in the Heath Cemetery. Family flowers only.