Parish Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths

Death Notices - October 2022

Séamus MELIA, 32 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road, Carlow

Séamus Melia, 32 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road and formerly Coal Market, October 24th 2022, at University Hospital Waterford.

Beloved husband of the late Joan and much loved father of Francis, Lizzy and Pamela.

Sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, sons-in-law Frank and Cyril, Fran’s partner Jarka, adored grandchildren Zach, Evan and Theo, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Séamus Rest in Peace.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Ann HENNESSY (née Davis) “Hillcrest”, Brownshill, Carlow

Ann Hennessy, October 18th 2022 (peacefully) at the District Hospital.

Adored wife of Michael, much loved mother of Stephen, Linda and Michael and most cherished grandmother of Jake and Lauren.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, sons, daughter, brothers John and Richard, sisters May, Helen, Alice and Imelda, son-in-law Ray, Michael’s fiancée Gabi, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Ann Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Thursday from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Baby Sean McCarthy The Riverbank, Poachers Gate, Carlow

Baby Sean McCarthy

14th October 2022. Baby Sean 1 year old, suddenly and peacefully at his home; dearly loved son of John and Breda and much loved brother of Michael, John-Paul, Willie, Tyson and Alisha. Sean will be sadly missed by his heartbroken Mam, Dad, brothers, sister, grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

An Angel in Heaven.

Reposing at McGuills Funeral Home, Bennekerry, from 4pm on Tuesday, October 18th, concluding with prayers at 7.00pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning to The Church of the Holy Family, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Chrissie CULLEN (née Rossiter) 37 Staplestown Rd., Carlow / Baltinglass, Wicklow

Chrissie Cullen (née Rossitor) of 37 Staplestown Rd., Carlow and formerly of Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow and Kernanstown, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, on October 11th, 2022, in The Sacred Hospital, Carlow.

Beloved mother of Dylan, adored grandmother of Harry and Tom, much loved partner of Paddy McEvoy and cherished sister of Michael, Patrick, Thomas, Maureen, Sarah, Clare and Anne.

She will be sadly missed by her loving son, grandchildren, partner, daughter-in-law Clarie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends, especially the Cullen and McEvoy Families.

May Chrissie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., from 4pm on Wednesday concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday at 12 Noon to Saint Mary’s Church, Bennekerry, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Garry Grogan St Killians Cresent, Carlow

Garry Grogan

Peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Predeceased by his brothers Pat, Ned and John, sister Anne.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Kay, daughter Elaine, son in law Matt, grandchildren Cian, Leah and Thomas, brother Michael, sisters Fran, Mary and Brighide, nephews, nieces and all of his other relatives and friends.

RIP

Reposing at R Healy and Son Funeral Home, Carlow from 3pm to 7pm on Sunday, and on Monday at his daughter Elaine’s resdidence Griffinstown, Skeoughvosteen, Co.Kilkenny (R95 CX20) from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at Skeoughvosteen Church on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Garry GroganSt Killians Cresent, Carlow Town, CarlowGarry GroganPeacefully at St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his brothers Pat, Ned and John, sister Anne. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kay, daughter Elaine, son in law Matt, grandchildren Cian, Leah and Thomas, brother Michael, sisters Fran, Mary and Brighide, nephews, nieces and all of his other relatives and friends.

May Garry Rest in Peace

Funeral to arrive at Skeoughvosteen Church on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

“THOSE WHO DIE IN GRACE GO BUT TO GOD AND GOD IS VERY NEAR”