Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, July 25, 2024

Kathleen Downey - Portlaoise / Monasterevin

The death has occurred of Kathleen Downey (née Beere), 23 The Glebe, Monasterevin, Kildareformerly of Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy and son Séamus. Much loved mother of Eileen, Declan, Grainne, Padraig and Joseph.

Sadly missed by her loving family; daughters in law Margaret, Therese, Anne and Kathryn. Her grandchildren Emma, Ryan, Jennifer, Conor, Séan, Hannah, Rachel, Blaithin, Ciara, Kevin and David, her great-grandson Paddy, her brother Joe, and sister Nelly (of Pennsylvania, USA), sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Monasterevin on Friday, 26th July, from 4pm to 7.30pm, with Rosary Recital at 7.30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday, 27th, at 11am in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin, with internment afterwards in St. Evin's Cemetery Monasterevin.

Requiem mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/

May Kathleen's gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Patrick Dunphy - Cullohill

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Dunphy, Cullohill Mountain, Cullohill, on July 23, peacefully at home in loving care of his heartbroken family in his 92nd year.

Predeceased by his brothers Liam, Jim, Mick, John and Kieran, sisters Sheila, Mary, Kathleen, Nancy and Agnes.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Breeda, sons and daughters Sheila, Liam, Ann-Marie, Martin, Una and Patricia, brother Rev. Canon Laurence Dunphy Urlingford, his seventeen dearly loved grandchildren, daughters-in-law Vera and Andrea, sons-in-law Dan, Roger and Murt, cherished nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Mary, Marette and Annette, brother-in-law Emmet, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence on Friday July 26th from 3pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Paddy's Funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger/

Rest in Peace.

Mary O'Halloran - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Mary (Kitty) O'Halloran (née Fingleton) Jigginstown, formerly of Main Street, Naas, Kildare / Stradbally Co Laois.

Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Naas General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Michael and much-loved mother of Helen, David and Raymond.

Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren Michael and Kathryn, son-in-law Noel, Raymond’s partner Máire, brother Paddy, sister-in-law Gráinne, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the family home on Friday 26th July from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6:30pm. (House private outside these times please).

Funeral on Saturday 27th July with Requiem Mass at 10am in Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by burial at St Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.

Donations, if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Esther Whelan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Esther (Babs) Whelan (née Downey), nee Downey, Dr Murphy Place Portlaoise.

Esther entered into her eternal life peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 24th 2024. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her daughter Brigid, parents, brothers, sister and in-laws.

Dearly loved mother to Willie, Sean, Mary, Anne, Gereldine, Martina, Christine and Aisling. Cherished by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters in law, sons in law, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Friday July 26th from 6pm to 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday in SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise at 12 noon. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery.

The funeral mass may be viewed on the link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Rest in Peace.

Anne Clooney- Abbeyleix

The death occurred of Anne Clooney of Lower Boley, Abbeyleix on July 24, 2024.  Beloved daughter of the late James and Eileen Clooney. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, Anne will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family , sisters: Catherine (Lynch), Bernadette (O' Connor), Geraldine (Joyce), Patricia (Poe), Rosemary (Power), Gemma (Delaney), brothers William, Fint and John, brothers -in-law Eamon, Billy, Martin, Ross, Johnny and Joe. sisters-in-law, Barbara, Patricia and Linda, nieces and nephews Catriona, Michelle, Sarah, James, Rachel, Emma, Lisa, Jamie, Evan, Dale, Emmie, Jack, Katie and grandnephew Arlo, aunts and uncles, cousins, neighbours and a very large circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence on Thursday evening from 4pm. with prayers at 8pm. Removal to St. Brigid's Church, Shanahoe for 11am. Requiem Mass on Friday. Interment afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Shanahoe

Patrick (Paddy) Conville - Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Conville of 4 Henry St., Graiguecullen and formerly of Little Barrack St., Carlow, passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved husband of the late Teresa, much loved father of Phyllis, Mary, Patricia, Martin, Peter, Noel, Therese, Aíne, Patrick and Olivia and much loved son of the late Murta and Mary (Little Barrack St.)

He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Owen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His family would like to thank all the various people who've helped him over the years, especially Deirdre his care worker, the staff and volunteers at St Fiacc’s House who helped him live independently and the staff at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, who provided so much care for him in his final days. May Paddy Rest In Peace

Funeral arrangements will be published on Monday, July 29th