Death notices for Laois -Friday, June 26

Maud Brennan (née Kilmartin) - Camross

The death has occurred of Maud Brennan (née Kilmartin) of Mohereen, Lombardstown, Cork and originally from Camross, Laois. Maud passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at her home on Thursday, June 25.

Predeceased by her mother Margaret (Peg), father Desmond, brother Tim and infant sister Bernadette. Loving mother of Anne (McGuire), Mairead (Buckley), Colette (Barry) and Tom.

Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Neil, David and Kevin, grandchildren Róisín, Jordan, Dylan, Ryan, Aaron, Mark, Kira and Eoin, sister-in-law Mary Kilmartin, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home in Mallow (P51 HH61) on Friday, June 26 from 7.30pm with Prayers at 8.30pm.

Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow on Saturday, June 27 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow.

Burial afterwards at Camross New Cemetery, Camross, arriving at approximately 3.15pm.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all Maud's carers Tara, Kathleen, Claire, Jenny, Ashleigh, Nuala, Avril, Alex, Mary, Ruth, Rachel, Audrey and a very special thanks to Rose who was Maud's main carer over the years and Nazareth House, Mallow. The family also wish to thank Marymount Hospice, Cork especially Sinead and night nurse Jennifer who cared for Maud in her final days.

Family flowers only please. House private please.

James Feeney - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of James Feeney from Kirwan Park in Mountmellick. James passed away peacefully in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 25.

Deeply regretted by his loving mother Mai and father Seamus, brother Jason and sister Jade, uncles, aunts, his nieces Ashley and Teagan and nephew Rían.

Missed by his girlfriend Imelda, relatives, neighbours and his large group of supportive and loving friends.

Thanks to everyone who took care of James in B. Braun Wellstone Midlands Renal Care Centre in Portlaoise, Tullamore Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, and to all the doctors and nurses involved in his care.

Please wear casual clothes and rock band T-shirts if you have any, or Man United jerseys for James Funeral.

Funeral arrangements will follow soon.

Steve Hayes - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Steve Hayes of Beechgrove, Knockinroe, Templemore, Tipperary / Rathdowney, Laois. Steve passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 24.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Karina, sister Kim and brother Chrissy. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Patricia, his family Harry, Tate, Emily, Brian, Sam and Stacey, grandchildren Louis, Isabella and William, brothers Lee, Dave and Alfie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends including his beloved animals.

Reposing at his residence in Knockinroe, Templemore (Eircode E41 E796) on Friday evening, June 26 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, June 27 to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Private cremation takes place later.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Luke's Hospital circle of friends, Dublin.

Richard Buckley - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Richard Buckley from Grenville, Portlaoise / Monasterevin, Kildare. Richard Buckley died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 23.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth, father of Stephanie, Sabrina, Philip and cherished grandfather of Evan, Paige, Cory, Ally and Tyler.

Predeceased by his parents, Ken and Eileen, and his brother, Stephen. Deeply regretted by his family, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and his former colleagues in the Irish Prison Service.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday, June 26 from 6pm until 7.30pm, with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday, June 27 to St Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.

Family flowers only, please.

Joseph (Joe) Dempsey - Coolhenry

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Dempsey of Coolhenry on the Portlaoise Road. Joseph passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 24 at The Mater Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Winnie, much loved father of Denis, Patrick, Joseph, Joann and Sarah, adored grandfather of Killian, Eoghan, Ellis, Éabha, Quinn, Seán, Mairéad, Úna, Jane, Sloane and Hannah and cherished brother of Lily, Bridie, Dessie, May, Kathleen and the late Mikey, Christy and Sean.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law Martin and Gerry, daughters-in-law Eimear, Claire and Nicole, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home in Coolhenry, Portlaoise Road (R93 T6C3) from 2pm on Friday, June 26, concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening.

Removal from there on Saturday, June 27 at 11.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for funeral mass at 12 Noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen.

Bernard (Barney) Whelehan - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Bernard (Barney) Whelehan of Ballinlough, Cork and formerly of Portarlington, Laois onTuesday, June 23. Bernard died peacefully in the presence of his loving family at St. Finbarr’s Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Hilda, much loved dad of Marcus, Johanna and Aideen, dear brother of Betty, adored grandad of Tadhg, Cian and Seán, loving father-in-law of Ruth, Martin and Omar.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home on the Boreenmanna Road on Friday, June 26 from 5pm to 6pm.

Requiem Mass at 10am on Saturday, June 27 in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough which will be live streamed