Esther (Babs) Whelen nee Downey, Dr Murphy Place.
Esther entered into her eternal life peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her daughter Brigid, parents, brothers, sister and in-laws. Dearly loved mother to Willie, Sean, Mary, Anne, Gereldine, Martina, Christine and Aisling. Cherished by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters in law, sons in law, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday, July 26th, from 6pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church at 12 noon https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Sadie Coughlan (nee Nallen), St. Ruadhan’s, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy and late of Banahger, Co. Offaly.
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Peter and daughter in law Christine, and son in law Johnny. Dearly loved mother to Thomas, Marie, Cyriline, Edward, Gabrielle, Breda, Frances, John and Linda. Sister to Thomas, Gerry, Gabo, Rita, Judith and Michael. Cherished grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her family home (R32 E8NW) from 4 pm on Friday, July 19th with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday at 11 am to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to the Poor Clare Convent, Graiguecullen, Carlow.
Niall Dunne, Beechfield and formerly Ballyfin Road.
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne. (Fondly known to his workmates as The Big Fridge). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of St.James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary, and devoted father of Shane, Darragh, Neala and Eoghain. Niall was a cherished grandfather to Ella, Lorna, Odhran, Moya, Laoise, Hugh, Brian, Conor and Fiadh. Dear brother to Eamonn and is now united with his late brothers Tony, Camillus and Declan. He will be deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Aiveen, Eithne and Aoife, son-in-law Frank, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, friends and colleagues from the Prison Service.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 17th from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home in Beechfield on Thursday, to arrive at SS.Peter & Paul’s Church for 2pm Requiem Mass. House private on Thursday morning, please. Interment afterwards in SS.Peter & Paul’s Cemetery; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/.
In lieu of flowers, Niall requested that bright colours be worn to celebrate his vibrant spirit and joyful life. Donations, if desired, to The Cuisle Centre.
Grace Donnelly, 22A Lake Avenue, Kilminchy and formerly of Wallsend, UK, and Graceful Flowers, Main St., Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital, predeceased by her parents, Michael and Betty Blewitt. Deeply regretted by her sister Jackie Chadkirk and sadly missed by her niece, Angela, her extended family, relatives, good friends and neighbours.
May she Rest in Peace.
Sean Smyth. Cherrygarth and formerly Clyduff, Daingean Co. Offaly.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Theresa, brother Robert and sister Alice. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughters Eleanor and Ailbhe, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law Ross and Damian, grandchildren Ben, Lucy, Zara, Martha and Hugo, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Thursday, July 11th from 6pm till 7pm with Rosary at 6:30pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s church for 12 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery.
Eileen Loughnane, Rathnamanagh and late of Ballydesmond, Co. Cork.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Gerard and dearly loved mother to Liam, Jamie and Mary Rose. Cherished grandmother to Cillian. Deeply regretted by her mother Mary Murphy, brothers Gerard, Liam and Bertie, daughter in law Rachel, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and especially her work colleagues and students at Scoil Chriost Rí.
May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday, July 12th from 6.30 pm till 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
William (Willie) Doyle, Green Road, (formerly ESB Portlaoise)
Peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Lil. Dearly loved father to Philip, Paul, Greg, Damian and Michael and brother to Lar and Mick. Deeply regretted by his daughters in law, Laura, Catherine, Fiona, Julie and Mairead, brother in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10th from 6.30 until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to The friends of Portlaoise
Camillus Dunne, Rickmansworth, UK and Portlaoise.
Camillus passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Watford General Hospital. Beloved husband of Veronica and much loved father of Shannon. Sadly missed by his brothers Niall and Eamonn, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, much loved extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Con and Maura, and brothers, Tony and Declan.
May Camillus’ gentle soul rest in peace.
Margaret Meredith (nee Smith), Millview.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jerry and mother of Richard (RIP). Dearly loved mother to Tony, AnnMarie, Teresa, Paul and Sarah. Cherished grandmother to Holly, Ella and Jamie. Deeply regretted by her brother Seamus, sisters Maureen and Rose, brother in law Pakie, sister in law Teresa, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at her residence on Sunday, June 30th from 3pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11.40am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
