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Death Notices for Laois
Dr Fergus McKeagney - Portarlington
The death took place on the morning of May 17 of Dr. Fergus McKeagney, Belmont, Main Street, Portarlington, Laois.
Dr McKeagney passed unexpectedly but peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Charles and Oonagh. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Liz, his children Fergus, Neil, Sarah, Dara and Cian, his 6 siblings Francis, Fiona, Niall, Garrett, Eoin and Morgan, the family circle, fellow work colleagues and his patients over the years, neighbours and many friends.
Fergus worked as a GP for over 35 years in tireless service of his community in Portarlington and the surrounding areas while he was happiest surrounded by friends and family, he had a passion for music, golf and fishing.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm on Monday evening 19th of May. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning 20th of May at 11:15am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Dr. Fergus's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please.
Ber Brennan - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Ber Brennan, Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise. Formerly Cobh Co. Cork .
Died on May 16 peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Suncroft Nursing home. Dearly loved mother to Sarah and Susan. And infant Paul (rip). Deeply regretted by her sons in law, Stephen and Chris. Cherished grandmother to Paul, Tríona, Ryan, Nathan, Charlee, Luke, Devon, Freya and Aleya. Great grandmother to Daphné, Malcolm, Aubree and Lily. Regretted by her brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and friends.
Reposed at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 4 pm until 6 pm. With rosary at 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am mass on Monday morning. Private cremation will follow afterwards.
The double facades of the former Ken Black toy shop in Portlaoise. Photos: Leinster Express
Pictured: File photo
Pic Pexels/ Dmitriy Steinke
Portlaoise Train Station should get another service.
A Bolt e bike parked on Portlaoise Main Street. Photo: Leinster Express
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