Death Notices

Fintan Fitzpatrick
Sunday, June 29th, 2025

Fintan Fitzpatrick Ballymacken

It is with deep regret and sadness that the family of Fintan Fitzpatrick announce his passing. Fintan will be dearly missed by his wife, Maureen; his sons, Adrian, Patrick, Fintan, Thomas, Edward, and Sean; his daughters, Liz, Cecilia, and Orla; his sons-in-law, Adrian, Aodán, and David; his daughters-in-law and sons partners, Siobhan, Marcella, Fiona, Rebecca, and Debbie. He is also mourned by his grandchildren, as well as a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Fintan’s warmth and jovial spirit will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by all who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Sunday June 29th from 5pm till 6:30 with rosary at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption the Heath followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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Esther Connaughton
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard), Marian Avenue,

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by her husband John, her parents Tom and Annie, brother Jimmy, and sisters Catherine and Marie. Beloved mother of Wayne, Zara, and Annamarie. Deeply missed by her loving family; son in law Alex, daughter in law Silvia, grandchildren Emily and AJ, brothers Tom, Noel and Martin, sister in law Catherine, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Esther’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday, 24th June from 5pm- 6.30 pm with Rosary at 6pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in St. Peter and Paul’s Church https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.

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Edward (Eddie) Mansworth
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Mansworth, Grange, Stradbally.

Peacefully in his 95th year on the 22nd June in the loving care of the staff of the Slieve Bloom Ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, his twin brother Mattie, his older brother Dick and sister-in-law Breda. Dearly beloved uncle to Eamon, Paula, Olivia, Zita, Orlaith, John, Ray and Fergal, his sisters-in-law Margaret (Kelly), Bridie (Murphy), grandnephews Séamus, Ruaidhrí, Richard, Kian, Tadgh, Ruairí, Orán, Sean and Conor, great-grandnephew Tom, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

May Eddie Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 3pm on Monday, June 23rd with Recital of the Rosary at 6pm and thereafter to The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska for Reception Prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska at 12 noon https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/churches/church-of-the-holy-cross-ratheniska/. Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.

 

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Michael Killeen
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Michael Killeen, Meelick.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late John and Christina Killeen. Beloved husband to Maureen and dearly loved father to Mike. Cherished grandfather to Max and Seb. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Brothers, sisters, brothers in laws, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Former colleagues in Laois Hire and HSS Hire.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 6.30 until 8 pm on Wednesday, June 18th with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass on Thursday https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Private family cremation will follow. Family flowers only please.

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Lilly Keenan
Sunday, June 15th, 2025

Lily Keenan, Marian Place.

Peacefully at her daughter Martha’s residence surrounded by her loving family. Previously cared for by Bernie, Angela and all the staff at Ballard Lodge nursing home with such great love and tender care. Predeceased by her loving husband John, sisters Patty Roe and Mary Donoghue, brother Lar Kilbride, brothers in law and sisters in law.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Pat, Jimmy, Frank, Joe, Betty, Anne, Noeleen, Una, Martha and John, sons in law, Noel, Donal, Liam, Brian and Andy, daughters in law Trish, Lynda, Fionnuala, Cora and Joe’s partner Bozena, her adored 27 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Monday, June 16th from 6pm till 8pm with Rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul’s Church followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

House Private Please.

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Myroslav Motylivskyi
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Myroslav Motylivskyi, Dublin road and formerly Ukraine.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maria, and dearly loved father to Oksana, and Ihor. Cherished grandfather to Sophia, Anna, Solomie and Maria, Tetiana and Oksana. Great grandfather to David and Veronica. Son-In-Law Serhii and daughter-In-Law Olha.

Deeply regretted by his extended family and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Friday, June 13th from 6 pm until 7 pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon  https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ on Saturday followed by interment in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.

 

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Patricia Mulhall
Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Patricia Mulhall (nee Farrell), 12 River View, Ridge Road..

Beloved daughter of the late Cristine and Paddy Farrell St.Johns Square, wife of Paddy Mulhall. Predeceased by her siblings Michael, Billy, Eileen and Mary. Deeply regretted by her daughter Jennifer (Scully) and her son Chris, her sisters Margaret (Conroy), Catherine, Esther, Geraldine, her brothers Paddy, Noelie and David, son-in -law Richard and daughter-in -law Bernadine, grandchildren Bobby, Heidi, Molly and Moyà, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing in her home (R32 XH 56) on Sunday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving SS Peter and Paul’s Church on Monday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

 

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John Drea
Friday, June 6th, 2025

John (Jackie) Drea, Ridge Rd. and late of Carlow and Athy.

Following a short illness. Deeply missed by his loving wife Brenda, sister Ann Muphy, brothers in law Noel and Ben, sisters in law Miriam, Theresa and Mary Angela (recently deceased). Nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, the extended Marum family, neighbours and friends. Former colleagues in Tegral.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday, June 6th from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.

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Anna Newth
Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Anna Newth (nee Hade), Mountrath Rd.

Peacefully surrounded by her family, in her 99th Year. Predeceased by her husbands Joe Murphy and Alan Newth, son-in-law Willie Kelly, and grandsons Rory and Patrick. Loving mother to Pat Murphy, Geraldine Kelly, and Rita Murphy-Kerry. Cherished grandmother to David, Maria, Lauren, Andrew, Elliott, and Sam, and her cherished great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Seamus Hade, and sister Maura Bland. Son-in-law Declan and daughter-in-law Ann, sisters in-law Irene and Vera, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, with Rosary at 7:30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11:00 am Requiem Mass. Private cremation will follow.                                                    Family flowers only, please. House strictly private.

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