Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Claire Egan (née Griffen)
Castleknock, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Claire Egan (née Griffen) surrounded by her family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Claire, beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Keelin, Aoife and Shane.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, son, daughter-in-law Wendy, son-in-law Karl, grandchildren Adam, Jack, Oisin and Joy, sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends R.I.P.
Reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown on Thursday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial at St. Thomas’ Churchyard, Hollystown (opposite Hollystown Golf Club).
John Byrne
Coolgarragh, Ballylinan, Laois
Coolgarragh, Ballylynan, Co. Laois, April 16th 2017, John. Peacefully at The Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Betty and sister Maura. Deeply regretted by his loving son Sean, daughter Margaret, brothers Brendan and Martin, sister Hannah, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence tomorrow ( Monday) from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday evening at 6.45pm to arrive at St. Abban’s Church, Killeen for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick Conway
Garryduff, Clough, Ballacolla, Laois/Leixlip, Kildare
Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Madge). Deeply regretted by his loving sons James and Gerald, sister, brothers, daughter in law Eilish, grandsons, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, very close relatives in Northern Ireland, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence from 2.00pm on Sunday with Rosary on Monday eve at 8.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St Canice’s Church, Clough for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip at approx. 2.00pm to 2.30pm.
Sr. Fintan Davis
Shalom, Kilcock, Kildare/Ballybrittas, Laois
Davis Sr. Fintan (An tSr. Fionntan Daibhis) Presentation Sisters, Shalom, Kilcock, Co.Kildare and late of Ballybrittas, Co.Laois, April 14th 2017 at James Connolly Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Mary and brothers Johnny and Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her beloved family, brothers Thomas and Noel, sister Kathleen King (New Ross), sisters in law June, Betty and Marie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, her Presentation Sisters, Shalom staff and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Convent Chapel, Shalom on Sunday, April 16th, 2017 from 2:30pm with prayers at 5:30pm followed by removal to St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock. Requiem mass on Monday at 12:00 noon followed by burial in Convent Cemetery.
Joe Flynn
Main Street, Monasterevin, Kildare/Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Fisherstown. (Unexpectedly). Beloved husband of Marian and much loved father of Ashling and Niall. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, Bill, Jimmy, Jack, Lar and Ned sisters, Teasie (Carroll) May (Tynan) and Nancy (Connell), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Main Street on Tuesday from 3:00pm with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Monasterevin, at 11:00am with interment afterwards in St Evin’s Cemetery. House Private on Wednesday morning, please.
Patrick McHugh
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at his residence in the loving care of his family. Former employee of Bord Na Mona. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Catherine, sons Patrick and Damien, daughters Sharon, Karen, Elaine,and Shauna, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4pm on Sunday with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass.Burial afterwards in St.Patrick’s Cemetery. House private on Monday morning please.
Brendan McNally
Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois/Tyrone
Formerly Carrickmore, County Tyrone. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Loving Dad of the late Brenda. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Karen, Lynn and Anne, brother Johnny, sister Bridget, sons-in-law Andrew, David and Mick, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Saturday from 2pm with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing at his residence on Sunday with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Easter Monday at 11:30am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington. House Private On Monday Morning Please
