Sylvia Mary Mathews (née Kellett) - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Sylvia Mary Mathews (née Kellett) late of Station Road, Portarlington and of Wilton, Main Street, Portarlington. Sylvia passed away on January 13, 2026 in her 108th year, peacefully in the loving and wonderful care of the staff of St Martha's Ward at St Vincent's Community Nursing Unit Mountmellick. Beloved wife of the late Cecil G. Mathews and mother of Stuart and Susan, grandmother of Amanda, Nicola, Charles and Nicholas, great-grandmother to Willow, Isla, William, Imogen, Anders and Theodore.
Funeral arriving St Paul's Church, Portarlington on Thursday, January 22 for funeral service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
May Sylvia Rest In Peace.
Elizabeth Bennett (née Creane) - Vicarstown / Wexford
The death has occurred of Elizabeth Bennett (née Creane) of Askea House, Vicarstown and formerly of Ballycanew Gorey, County Wexford. Elizabeth passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Carnew Nursing Home County Wicklow. Predeceased by her husband Peter, her father Thomas and mother Eileen. Deeply regretted by her loving son Adrian, sisters Patricia and Mary, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10:15am arriving at The Church of The Assumption Vicarstown (eircode R32 N803) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery. House Strictly Private, Please.
May Elizabeth Rest In Peace.
William Kelly - Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Kelly, Graiguecullen formerly of Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom on January 14 peacefully at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny with his close friends Duck and MJ at his side.
Loving father, uncle and grandfather. Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and Patrick, sister Stella and brothers Michael and Patrick. Billy will be fondly remembered by his family, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends, especially his friends in Racey Byrnes.
Reposing at McGuill's Funeral Home, Bennekerry, R93 E5N7 on Saturday, January 17 from 6.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. with prayers at 7.00p.m. Billy's funeral will take place in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom at a later date.
May Billy Rest In Peace.
Catherine O'Shaughnessy - The Heath
The death has occurred of Catherine O'Shaughnessy (née Lambe) Ealing, London and formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise, at Northwick Park Hospital on January 10, with her children by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick and her brothers Mick, Tom, Andy, Pat and Tony.
Deeply missed by her daughter Michelle and her husband Steve, her son Stephen, her grandchildren, Zara, Kayleigh and Bradley, her great-grandchildren John Jnr and Erin, her brothers Jim, Jack, Billy, Ollie and Noel and her sisters Mary, Minnie, Bridie and Betty.
Funeral Details: https://catherineoshaughnessy.muchloved.com/
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 21, 10 am Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church, Hanwell, W7 3SU and will be live streamed via Parish Website: https://www.youtube.com/@cbarrochado
Committal in Breakspear Crematorium at 12:15 pm at Breakspear Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ.
She will be deeply missed by many. Rest in Peace.
Marie Corcoran - Clonaslee
The death occurred of Marie Corcoran (née Brophy) Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly on January 13, 2026.
Predeceased by her husband, John, sons, Sean, Enda & Baby William, her parents, brothers and sister. Marie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her devoted family.
Marie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her loving daughters, Rita and Rose, her sons-in-law, Joe Healion and Conor Daly, her daughter-in-law, Noreen (New York), her adoring grandchildren, Ronan, Sarah-Louise, Sophie, Khloe, Sean Og, Oran and Robyn, her brothers, Charlie (New York) and JJ, her sister, Margaret Browne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Marie Rest in Eternal Peace.
Marie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Manman’s Church, Clonalsee (R32 N6E5) at 1 pm Sunday, January 18. Marie will be laid to rest in the local cemetery following the Mass.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed through the following link; https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
David Brown - Vicarstown
The death occurred of David Brown, Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown on January 14, 2026.
David passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Brenda and cherished father of Noel, Ciara, Stephen and Kate.
Regrettted by son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday from 5 pm to conclude with the recital of the rosary at 7 pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:30 am to arrive at Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Internment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
May David Rest in Peace.
Noel Maher -Ballinakill
The death has occurred of Noel Maher, Monkstown Farm, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin and formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois on January 10 unexpectedly surrounded by his family.
Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Marie; much loved and devoted father of Daniel and Graham.
Predeceased by his parents Paddy and May, brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim and Oliver, sisters Nelly and Peggy.
He will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Claire and Carmel, grandchildren, Lucy, Evan, Sean, Bobby, Ollie and Phoebe, brothers Michael, Paddy and Ned, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Bridie, Ester and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Friday, January 16, from 4 pm until 7 pm with prayers at 6.30 pm. All welcome. Removal on Saturday, January 17, to the Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grang,e arriving for 10 am.
Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Funeral Mass live, click on this link https://www.holyfamilyparish.ie/
For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by clicking on this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie
May he rest in peace. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a Charity of Choice.
