Death Notices for Laois- Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Martin Kelly- Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Martin Kelly of Bellingham, Portlaoise, Laois / Castlecomer, Kilkenny and formerly of Warrenpoint, Co. Down on January 26, 2025. 

Martin passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. Predeceased by his Dad, John (formerly of the Old Road, Moneenroe, Castlecomer). Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Sharon, son Kian, daughters India and Sophia, mother Mary, father-in-law Pat, mother-in-law Nellie, brothers-in-law Anthony and Padraig, sister-in-law Michelle, nieces, nephew, aunts and uncle, cousins, extended family, friends and work colleagues. Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (Eircode R95 AK38) from 4pm on Tuesday (28th January) concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral Prayers on Wednesday morning at 11am followed by removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Martin will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.   Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cuisle Cancer Support Centre, Portlaoise

The Family would like to thank you for your support at this difficult and sad time

Kathleen Knight- Portarlington

The death has occurred of Kathleen Knight of La Bergerie Crow Lane, Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly on January 27, 2025.  Formerly of 45 Assumpta Tce, Portarlington County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving daughter of the late Ger and Madge and dear aunt of the late Niall. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters Marty, Marian, Annie, Colette, Mag, Gerry and Michael, godchild Clodagh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and fellow residents of La Bergerie. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Kathleen's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on

https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Brian McHugh - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Brian McHugh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 27th. 2025, peacefully in the presence of his loving family.

He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, son Maurice, daughter Elaine, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Liam, his adored grandchildren Seàn, Jack, Róisín, Aoife and Eimear, brother Martin, sisters Christine and Janet, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, his good neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 X2F7) on Wednesday evening January 29th. from 4 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation. Brian's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/

House private on Thursday morning please.

Patrick (Paddy) Clarke- Portarlington

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Clarke of Tierhogar, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois / Kilrush, Clare.  Formerly of ESB Moneypoint, Kilrush County Clare. Peacefully under the exceptional care of the staff of St Brigid's Hospital Shaen. Predeceased by his grandson Aaron, sisters Aileen (Hennessy) and Maura (Leavy). Beloved husband of Breda and cherished dad to Martina, Fiona, Sinead, Cathal, Denise and Ronan, adored grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and loving brother to John. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 11:30am arriving St John's Church, Killenard (R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Donation Box in the Chapel of Rest and in the Church.

Anne (Nancy) Sherry- Wolfhill

The death has occurred of Anne (Nancy) Sherry (née Kelly) (Lusk, Co. Dublin & formerly of Wolfhill, Co. Laois) - January 27th, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at Loughshinny Residential Home. Sadly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Billy, sons Donal and Adrian, daughters Karen and Fidelma, son-in-law Chris, daughter-in-law Naoko, grandchildren Ciara, Aisling and Dan, brothers Jim, Billy, Paddy and the late Garr, sister Bridget and the late Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday (Jan. 29th) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Removal on Thursday (Jan. 30th) morning to St. MacCullin's Church, Lusk for 11 a.m. Mass followed by funeral to Old Cemetery, Lusk. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link.

Webcam link: https://www.churchservices.tv/lusk

Teresa Kealy (née Cranny)- Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois

Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly Ballylinan and Athy, passed away suddenly in the loving care of the staff of St. Theresas Care Home, Bush Hill Park, London.

Predeceased by her husband Sean and deeply regretted by her daughters Maria (Mitchell), Margaret, Michele and her son John. Grandchildren John, David, Lucy, Victoria and Harriet. Great grandchildren Zachary, Matilda, Joshua, India, Hudson and Finley. nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends. May Teresa’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Teresa's Requiem Mass in London will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. George, Enfield, on 29th January at 12 noon, the funeral mass may be viewed by clicking HERE , followed by repatriation from London to Athy.

Teresa will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, from 2.30pm until removal at 4.30pm to St. Ann's Church, Ballylinan, Co.Laois for reception prayers at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 6th February, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Hanam dilis. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow.

Andrew (Andy) Quinn- Castletown

Andrew (Andy) Quinn, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died January 24th 2025, peacefully at his home.

Predeceased by his wife Mary (Mitchell), brothers Tom, Jack and Joe, sister Mena (Foley).

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving brother Leo, sisters Maura, Ester and Ann, sister in law Ann, brothers in law Pat and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Andy Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Jan 29th) from 6pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home Thursday morning (Jan 30th) at 10.45am to arrive at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.

Andy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below: https://youtube.com/live/9szJSFEnLII?feature=share

Family Flowers only please

Donations in lieu to Laois ISPCA Dog Shelter

Carmel Traynor (née Doran)- Kilcoole, Wicklow / Stradbally, Laois

Carmel Traynor (née Doran) Kilcoole Co Wicklow, formally Greystones, Timore and Stradbally Co Laois.

Carmel passed away peacefully at St Colman’s Hospital Rathdrum on Friday 24th January 2025 peacefully in her 87th year and in the company of her family. Predeceased by her husband Tommy and brother Danny. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Carol, Shane, Fiona, Martina and Trevor, grandchildren Stephen, Lorcan, Charlie, Oisín, Cuan, Cian, Hugo and Molly, daughters in law Yvonne and Sophie, sons in law Aidan, Philip and Jason, brother Kevin, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Carmel will repose at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole, from 6pm until 8pm on Wednesday 29th. Funeral Mass on Thursday 30th at 11.30am in St Patrick’s Church Kilquade followed by burial in Kilquade New Cemetry.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to St Colman’s Hospital Rathdrum.