Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Tony Bradford
Emmet St, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral arrangements later.
Michael Dollard
Green Mill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Dollard, Michael, Green Mill Lane, Portlaoise, April 29th 2017 At Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late James and Mary Dollard. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Ann, Betty, and Agnes, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 pm with rosary recital at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to Ss Peter and Paul’s Church for 10 am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Ss Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
John Egan
‘Caragh House’, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Egan ‘Caragh House’, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise. Formerly of Kilcronan, Ballinakill and Attanagh, 30th April 2017. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. John, dearly loved husband to Ann and loving father to Jennifer, Deborah and Stella. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, Paddy and Michael, sisters Mary and Joan, grandchildren Corey and Tamin, sons-in-law, Joe and Saleh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Tuesday evening from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. On Wednesday, removal to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Elizabeth (Beth) McEvoy (née Farrell)
11 Sliabh Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Laois
Elizabeth (Beth) McEvoy (nee Farrell), 11 Sliabh Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died peacefully at her residence on the 30th April 2017.
Predeceased by her husband Michael. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Winnie and Betty, sons Michael, Jimmy and Eamon, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Nodi and Nan, brother Paddy, brother-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 7pm on Sunday evening and all day Monday with rosary on Monday night at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery Clonaslee. House Private on Tuesday morning, please.
William (Willie) Carter
Timogue House, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, aged 94 years, in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home. Dearly beloved husband of Vera and devoted father of Richard, Hazel, David and Audrey. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Shirley and Yvonne, son-in-law Mervyn, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Monday from 3pm until prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 3.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Stradbally followed by burial in Timogue Cemetery. House private on Tuesday please.
Patrick (Pa) Whelan
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving family, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington on Sunday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday at 11:40am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery.
Kathleen Paisley (née Doyle)
Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Paisley (née Doyle) Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, April 28th 2017. Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen, beloved wife of recently deceased husband Joe and loving mother to Brian, Joe, Pauline, Catherine, Maria, Jean and Fidelma. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter-in-law,, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, Rebecca, sisters-in-law, Peg, Mena, Betty and Nan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 2pm on Sunday, with rosary recital at 8pm. Removal on Monday at 7pm to SS Peter and Paul’s Church. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Keyes
Knock, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Roscommon/Ballinasloe, Galway/Errill, Laois
Formally of Erill, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Deepley regretted by his loving wife Lizzie, sons Brendan & Joe, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, sister Sr. Canice, brother Billy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Grenham’s Funeral Home, Ballinasloe on Sunday the 30th of April from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning from his residence to St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in local cemetery.
Joseph (Joe) Dempsey
Swan Road, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence; husband of the late Peggy and father of the late Joseph. Deeply regretted by his loving children, Pauline, Margaret, Richard, Monica, Robert, Mary, Cecilia, Olivia and Tony, brother Dick, sister Monica, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren. nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 11.00am on Sunday morning with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Monday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Monday morning please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 30, 2017
