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Death Notices for Laois
Formerly of Rathangan County Kildare. Suddenly at his residence. Loving son of the late Richard (Dick). Sadly missed by his loving children Áine, Níamh and Declan, his dear mother Mary Teresa, sisters Ann Marie, Kathleen, Doreen, Evelyn and Bernadette, adoring granddaughter Caoimhe, son-in-law Lorcan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening 26th March from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving on Friday morning 28th March at the Church of the Assumption and St Patrick, Rathangan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Rathangan.
Brian's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/c/icatholicplayer
Family Flowers Only Please.
John (Frederick) Kennedy- Rathdowney / Stradbally
The death has occurred of John (Frederick) Kennedy, Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Timogue and Ballycoolan, Stradbally, peacefully, on the 25th of March 2025 at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert (Bob) and Larry.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters Rachel and Violet, brother Joe, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.
Reposing at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday (27th March), with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday (28th March) at 1:45pm to arrive at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland, Stradbally for Funeral Service at 2pm followed by burial in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus".
John's Funeral Service will be live streamed on: link to follow
All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally. 0868468771
Paddy Kealey- Portlaoise
Paddy Kealey. Sheffield Cross. Portlaoise. Co. Laois. March 24th 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Mary and Caroline. Sons, Sonny, Martin and Brian. Their partners, Sandra, Tracey and Jezette. Sons in law, Michael and Eamon. Sister Bridie. Sisters in law. Grandchildren. Great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews. Relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his family home (R32D590) on Wednesday from 3pm until rosary recital at 7 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
James (Séamus) Francis- Mountmellick, Laois / Oranmore, Galway
James (Séamus) Francis, Moyvilla, Oranmore, Co. Galway. 24th March 2025. Formerly of Dangan, Galway and Mountmellick Co. Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of The Little Flower Nursing Home, Labane. Predeceased by his parents John and Nora, sister Sheila and brother John. Beloved father to Órla, Áine, James, Clare, Ciara and their mother Chris, grandchildren Conor, Fionn, Dara, Roísín, Dáithí, Clodagh, Tara and Liam, sons-in-law Robert, Philip, David and Tim, brothers Willie, Michael and Pat, sister Eileen, nephews, nieces, neighbours, wide circle of friends and colleagues of An Garda Síochána.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of The Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge (H91HW58) this Friday evening 28th March 2025 from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to the Church. Funeral Mass on Saturday 29th March 2025 at 11am in the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge. Mass will be broadcast on parish radio 106.2FM and can be viewed on parish website http://clarinbridgeparish.ie Burial afterwards in local cemetery.
Funeral arriving at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Tuesday April 1st. 2025 for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock.
Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Denis's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
The Geraghty family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely nurses, doctors, management and staff at St, Vincent's Nursing Home, Mountmellick for the wonderful care and support provided to Denis. It will be remembered for ever.
After a short illness at St. James hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Predeceased by his son Nathan Dargan. Beloved husband to Deirdre, loving father to his sons Daniel and Ciaran, his daughter Majella, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving St.Paul’s Church, Emo on Friday for Requiem Mass at 10am. Cremation Service afterwards at 12.30pm in Newlands Crematorium.
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her sister Angela, niece Susan, and the staff of Maryborough Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her husband Martin, parents Susan and James Phelan, and brothers Richard and Murt Phelan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Angela and Madge, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday evening from 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm, with Rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for service at 1.30 pm.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Reposing at Heffernan Funeral Home Trim (eircode C15 HDT1) on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church Trim on Tuesday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Loman's Cemetery Trim.
Tess's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-parish-trim
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Dementia Ireland.
Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Monday (March 24th) from 7pm with Prayers at 8.30pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday (March 25th) at 2.30pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to MS Ireland
Her family would like to sincerely thank Dr Karen Fitzmaurice, her team and all the staff of ward GC, at Cork University Hospital, for the kindness and loving care they provided to their Mum.
Arriving to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery Clonaghadoo.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
“Born the eight of sixteen children in 1937, Patrick was ordained a priest in 1966 in the USA. He served his Parishioners for 45 years in and around Bridgeport, Connecticut. He retired and returned to Ireland in 2005 and settled at his house/farm that he built in Killeigh, County Laois in 1979. He has outlined his life’s work on his personal website at www.spiritualspring.org. His multimedia programs, photography and his 6 published book on aspects of spirituality can also be found on his website. Fr. Patrick was a keen gardener and he loved the humanities/spirituality and all God’s nature.”
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Death Notices for Laois
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