Death notices for the county
The management and staff of the Offaly Independent wish to extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased.
Margaret (Peig) Hurley (née Costello)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois, formerly Cloosecullen, Raheen, Abbeyleix and previously of Busherstown, Moneygall, Co. Offaly. Died October 22, peacefully at the Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea, in the loving care of the matron, nurses and caring staff.
Predeceased by her husband Paul Hurley, Raheen, brother Stephen (Busherstown, Moneygall), sister Mary (Rosemary Street, Roscrea). Deeply regretted by her niece Anne-Marie, nephew John, his partner Martha and family, Joseph Gough and family, grandnephew Stephen, his partner Hannah and children Iris and Wilbie, cousins and many neighbours and friends.
Due to current Covid 19 restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place in St. Fintan's Church, Raheen, on Saturday morning at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Christy Dowling
Long Island, New York and late of Clontarf Road, Tullamore. Passed away on 21 October peacefully at home with family. Predeceased by his wife Mary and daughter Yolanda. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Rosaleen, sons Andy and Chris and their families, his brother Billy, sisters Nancy and Esther, and extended family and friends.
Funeral mass will take place on Saturday 24 October at 2.45pm Irish time, and will be streamed on https://stclare-queens.org/