Betty Rowan (née Hearns)- Portlaoise
Elizabeth (Betty) Rowan (nee Hearns) Woodgrove, Portlaoise and late of Kilmore West, Dublin. July 14 2025 Peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Frank Rowan. Dearly loved mother to Elizabeth, Barbara, Frank and Siobhan. Loving sister to Rita, Anne and Patsy, and brother Michael (Predeceased).
Cherished grandmother to her 15 grand children and 13 great grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sons in law David, Paul N. , Paul B. and daughter in law Debbie. Deeply regretted by her loving family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30 until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care and kindness given by the staff of Kilminchy Nursing Home in the last few years of Elizabeth's life.
Mary Catherine Madden - Errill
The death has occurred of Mary Catherine Madden (née Donnelly), Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois and formerly Salrheen, Portlaw, Co. Waterford July 14th. 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Peggy Donnelly.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Larry, her family Aidan, Carmel, Lorcàn, Maria, Michael and Colm, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Kathleen, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace
Reposing at her residence Clonmeen, Errill, (Eircode R32 R9Y8) on Wednesday evening from 4 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Laois branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.
Mary's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link http://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
John Dowling - Emo
The death has occurred of John Dowling, Morette, Emo. Died 16th February 2025 in New York where he had lived since 1985. John is pre deceased by his father Tom Dowling and mother Catherine Dowling. John will be sadly missed by son Thomas daughter Ciara brothers Ray and Mark sister Elaine extended family and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Requiem mass St. Paul's Church, Emo on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 12pm. Family has requested a private burial service.
Margaret Kenna - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Margaret Kenna (née Brennan) of Maidenhead, Ballickmoyler, Laois / Carlow.
Died on Monday, July 14, 2025. Peacefully, at home in her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Seán. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Pat and Jim, daughter-in-law Jane, grandchildren Ruairí and Seán, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Wednesday evening (July 16th) from 4.30pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 7pm on Wednesday evening to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for funeral prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday morning (July 17th) followed by burial in Killeen Cemetery.
Christy Russell - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Christy Russell Riverside, Portarlington, Laois / St. Margaret's, Dublin / Newbridge, Kildare Ex-Irish Army, The Curragh Camp and Connell Drive, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Pre-deceased by his son Mark and his parents Pat and Christy. Sadly missed by his loving children Debbie, Nicole, Barry, Tony and their mother Eva, son in law Steve, grandchildren Kirsten, Steven, Arianna, Paige, Freya and Amelia, sister Fran and her partner Ken, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends May Christy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Wednesday (16th July) with Prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge. Christy's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the following link:
https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
