
Zofia Wasilewska, Rahin Wood
December 14, 2025
The death has occurred of Zofia Wasilewska, Rahin Wood and Thurles Co. Tipperary. Late of Gdansk, Poland.
Deeply regretted by his loving sons, her partner and extended family members and friends in Ireland and Poland.
Removal on Saturday morning (December 20th) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.

John Hyland, Portarlington
December 12, 2025
The death has occurred of John Hyland, 27 Corrig Lane, Station Road, Portarlington, Laois. Late of Rathgilbert, Athy. Predeceased by his parents Madge and John Hyland, Rathgilbert House , Ballylinan and sister Ita (Curtis). Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Maureen, Bridie, Eilish, Denis, Michael and Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews,
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Monday evening (December 15th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Tuesday morning (December 16th) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
May he rest in peace.

Joan Brophy, Doonane
November 2, 2025
The death has occurred of Joan Brophy resident of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally & formerly of 25 Doonane Road & 13 Doonane Terrace. Predeceased by her parents Maura & Patrick, baby Marian, sisters Mary, Julia, baby Margaret, brother Seamus, brothers-in-law Georgie, Frank, John & Pat, sister-in-law Patty, niece baby Bernadette and nephews Shane, Shane (Jnr) & Jamie
Deeply regretted by husband Jimmy, son James, daughter Joan, and son-in-law Chris, brother Edward, sisters Frances, Bridie, Christina & Annette, brothers-in-law Liam, John, Seamus. sisters-in-law, Nano, Peggy, Teresa, Maura, Bernadette, Claire, Bridget & Catherine, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, nieces and nephews in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours.
The family would like to thank all of the Doctors, Nurses, Carers and Health Care Professionals who looked after Joan over the years.
Reposing at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on Tuesday (4th Nov.) from 6pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. The Funeral Cortege will arrive at St. Abban’s Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am. Joan will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining graveyard.
May she rest in peace.