Death Notices

Sean Heffernan
July 17, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sean Heffernan, Clara, nephew of Ann Carton, Kilbeggan.  Sean died on July 17th 2024 peacefully at his home. He is formerly of Rath, Co. Offaly and is predeceased by his loving wife Anne, his parents John and Rose. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Shauna and Lorna, his sister Mary and brother Ger, aunts Ann and Sr. Agnes, son-in-law Colin, niece Eleanor, cousins, relatives and many friends.

May Sean Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home on Friday from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Brigid’s Church Clara arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the monastery cemetery Clara.  Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church Webcam. Please click on the following link   https://claraparish.com/wp/livestream/


Sean Kelly
July 13, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sean Kelly,  nephew of May Kelly, Cumminstown, who died in England.

May Sean Rest In Peace


Philomena (Phil) Pritchard (née Gorry)
July 9, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Philomena (Phil) Pritchard (née Gorry) late of Kilbeggan, who died in England, and sister of Bridget (Gorry) Clarke, Tullamore, Michael Gorry, Mullingar, and the late Patsy (Gorry) Danaher, Kilbeggan.

May Phil Rest In Peace


Madeline Lyons (née O'Rorke)
June 16, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Madeline Lyons (née O’Rorke), Ballinrobe, Kilbeggan, Tullamore and Dublin. Peacefully, at Belmont House Nursing Home, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Jock and loving mother of Jim, Tom, Simon, Madeleine, and the late Peter. She will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Sylvia, Lesley and Habby, son-in-law Kieran, grandchildren Helga-Anna, Simon, Patrick, Manuela, Lily, Kevin, Milo and Holly, her sister Teresa Lochrin, brother Monsignor Jim O’Rorke (US) and a wide circle of family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Mary Greene.

May Madeline Rest in Peace

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Wednesday evening (19th June) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday (20th June) to the Church of St James, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath arriving for Funeral Mass at 12pm followed by burial in Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan. Mass may be viewed live on:      https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/


Rose O'Rourke (née Molloy)
June 7, 2024


Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rose O’Rourke (née Molloy), Killoneen, Daingean, Offaly, R35WK12 and late of Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Westmeath.

Rose passed away unexpectedly at Tullamore Hospital with her heartbroken family at her side.  She is predeceased by her husband Peter and her infant son, her brothers Jim and Ned and her sisters Deirdre and Alacoque.

She will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children: Deirdre (Conway) Ballinagar, Majella (Koukoulis) Stillorgan, Thomas Daingean, Rose (Harpur) Wexford and Evelyn (Kinahan) Kilbeggan, daughter-in-law Emer, sons-in-law Patrick, Michael, William and Niall, her eighteen adored grandchildren, sisters Mary (Walsh) Tullamore and Treasa (Keys) Rahan, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

May Rose Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home (Eircode R35 WK12) this Sunday from 4pm with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing on Monday from 12 noon with removal at 6.30pm, arriving to Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean for 7pm Prayer Service. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.00am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. You can also take part in Rose’s Funeral Mass via the following link:                                    https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-7


Louie (Lucy) Dillon (née Leavy)
June 2, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Louie Dillon, (née Leavy), Kilbeggan, and late of Kilnasavogue, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Agnes and James and her sister Peggy. Louie passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd of June 2024 in the care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, with her loving family by her side. Louie was the beloved wife of Barney and dearly loved mother of Sean, Seamus, Niall and Una. Louie will be sadly missed by her sister Kathleen and brother-in-law Seamus Finnan, daughters-in-law Caroline, Christa and Noelle, son-in-law James and her adoring grandchildren Lucie, Annie, Tommy, Charlie, Esmé, Ciarán and Eoin, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Louie Rest in Peace

Reposing on Monday evening (3rd June) at Nannery’s Chapel of Rest, River View, Kilbeggan (N91HR88) from 4:00pm. till 6:30pm. with removal afterwards to the Church of St. James, Kilbeggan, arriving for 7:00pm. funeral prayers. Requiem Mass Tuesday at 1:00pm, with burial afterwards in the Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan.  Mass may be viewed live on:      https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/


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