Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Alice Kiely (née Walsh)
Green Street, Cappoquin, Waterford / Ballinamult, Waterford / Portlaoise, Laois
On 26th April 2017, Peacefully Alice (nee Walsh), Loving wife of the Late Danny. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Brendan, Pat, Joe and Donal, daughters Ann and Rita, daughters-in-law Deirdre (Flynn) and Lynn (Bursell), grandchildren Conor, Brigid and Daniel, sister-in-law Mary Walsh, nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Cappoquin on Friday evening from 5.00pm followed by removal at 7.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin at 11.00am. Followed by burial to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Touraneena. No flowers please.
Patrick (Paddy) Casey
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Christina, family Joe, Colm, Claire and Ann Marie, sister Phil, brothers Noel and Martin, sons-in-law John and James, daughter-in-law Hilary, grandchildren Jack, Ciaran, Katie, Pippa, Cairenn, Bobby and Kacey, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 5pm with Rosary at 9pm and Rosary on Friday at 9pm. Removal on Saturday at 10:15am arriving at the Church of the Assumption, The Heath for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterawards to Kilteale Cemetery. House private on Saturday morning please.
Mary Jordan (née Eakins)
Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Cashel, Tipperary
Jordan (nee Eakins), Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois and formerly of Cathal Brugha Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, April 25th 2017, peacefully at Abbeyleix Hospital. Mary Bridget, beloved wife of the late Francis Paschel and sister of the late John. Deeply regretted her loving sons William, Francis and Gerard, daughter Esther, son-in-law Neil, daughters-in-law Elaine and Les, grandchildren Nicholas and Daniel, brothers Richard and Billy, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory this Saturday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday in St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel, at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation.
Canice and Joseph Flynn
The Square, Rathdowney, Laois
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 29th, at 12 noon in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, Co. Laois followed by interment of ashes in the local cemetery for Canice James and Patrick Joseph Flynn, UK and formerly The Square, Rathdowney.
Deeply regretted by their sisters Noreen Murphy (Limerick) and Lilly McRory (Dublin), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Rita Lawlor
57 Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Much loved mother of Terry, Lisa, Nicola, Derek, Keith,and Ciara. Deeply regretted by her loving family,daughters and partners, sons and partners, grandchildren,brothers, sisters,brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends
Reposing at her home on Friday from 2:00pm with rosary recital on Friday evening at 9:00pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Cuisle Centre. House private on Saturday morning Please
Michael Collins
New Park, Portlaoise, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
The death has occurred of Michael Collins, “Subur”, New Park, Portlaoise, and late of Athlone. April 25th 2017. In the loving care of the Staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Ex Gardai Siochana, Michael, beloved husband of Sally and dearly loved father to Ruth (Kavanagh) and Alan, and brother of recently deceased Tony (Athlone). Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandchildren Gráinne, Niamh, Oran and Eabha, son-in-law Declan, sister Mary, brother Pat, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 2 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private on Friday please.
Gerry O’Connor
Station House, Portlaoise, Laois / Killorglin, Kerry
O’Connor, Patrick Gerard (Gerry), Station House, Portlaoise and formerly Killorglin, Co. Kerry,On April 25th 2017. Retired Station Master Iarnrod Eireann, Portlaoise. Died in the devoted care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary and dearly loved father to Emer, Eamon, Sinead, Margaret and Gerard. Cherished grandfather to Gemma, Steve, Peter, Gillian, Aideen, Darragh and the late Matthew and his loving great-grandchildren, Riley and Madelyn, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, from 6.30pm on Wednesday, with rosary at 8.30pm.
On Thursday Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois, Friday, April 28, 2017
