Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Challoner
Graigue, Mountmellick, Laois / Moylough, Galway
The death has occurred of John Challoner, retired Teagasc Adviser of Graigue, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and originally from Carnacregg, Moylough, Co. Galway. Predeceased by his parents William and Nora. Unexpectedly, in the excellent care of the staff of Tullamore Regional Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Deirdre, his sons Aidan, Jarlath, Robert and Oisin, his grandchildren Faye, Aileen, Connie and Logan, daughters-in-law Barbara and Lorraine, Oisin’s partner Carolina, his sister Marian Conway, brothers Danny, Mike, Liam and Patrick, aunts Sr. Magdaleine, Sr. Annette, Sr. Rose, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, his niece Orla, grand-nieces Aisling and Hollie, all his nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Rosaleen (Rose) Flood (née Morgan)
Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois / Raheny, Dublin
May 14th, 2017 (peacefully) while in the loving care of the staff at the Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Rosaleen (Rose), beloved wife of the late Tommy and much cherished mother of Terry, Tom, Valerie, Kieron, Colette and Alan, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sister Angela, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Rose will be reposing at the Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home, Greystones on Tuesday evening (May 16th) from 6pm until 7.30pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (May 17th) to St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington arriving for 12.00pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Terry, Tom, Valerie, Kieron, Colette and Alan would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely Pat, Liz and all the staff at the Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Rose during her time with them.
Sarah Ann (Sal) Conroy (née O Brien)
39 Hillside, Clonaslee, Laois
Sal passed away peacefully at The Regional Hospital,Tullamore surrounded by her loving husband Liam and family. Deeply regretted by Liam and her brothers John Michael, Tony and Seamie, sister Crissie, neices nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Sal will repose in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Sunday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral prayers in the Funeral Home on Monday morning at 9.30am with removal at 10.30am to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
Gerard McCormack
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois/Belfast, Antrim
McCormack. The Downs, Portlaoise and formerly Belfast and Tallaght. May 13th, 2017. Peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Gerard, beloved husband of Philomena, and dearly loved father to Patrick, Ciarán , Alice, Declan and Brenda. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Maura, sister-in-law Alice, brothers-in-law Séan and Fr Pat Canavan, South Africa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise from 5pm on Monday evening with removal at 6.45pm to SS Peter and Paul’s Church. Requiem mass at 10am on Tuesday, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Anne Cadogan (née Christal)
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Cadogan (nee Christal), Colliers Lane, Portlaoise and also Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall and Lorcan Grove, Santry. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hosp. Anne, beloved wife of the late John. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Mel and John-Brendan, brother, daughter in law Sonja, grandchildren, Meg, Deirdre, Finna, Merijn, Aoife and Donagh, and great grandchild Molly, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 5pm on Tuesday evening with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wed morning to arrive at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 10am requiem Mass. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium. Family flowers only donations if desired to the Cuisle Centre.
Br Jerome Cooper
Miguel House, Castletown, Laois/Valentia Island, Kerry
Br. Jerome Cooper, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Portlaoise and formerly of Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, passed away peacefully in Miguel House, on Thursday, 11th May. Deeply regretted by his brothers Frank and Brendan, his sister Derarca, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, his confreres and staff of Miguel House.
Reposing in Miguel House on Saturday, 13th May. Funeral Liturgy and Mass on Sunday, 14th May, at 2.00 pm in Castletown. Burial immediately afterwards in the Community Cemetery, Castletown.
James (Jimmy) Kane
Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Laois/Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully in Castlecomer District Hospital. Loving husband of the late Mary. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons Martin, John, Michael, Patrick, Kieran, Marie, Eileen, Ann, Sheila, and Breda, sisters Betty, Mary and Bridie, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer. Vigil Prayers and Rosary on Friday evening at 8pm. Funeral Prayers on Saturday evening at 5.30pm followed by removal to Saint Patrick’s Church, Ballyragget. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12 noon followed by burial in Saint Finian’s Cemetery, Ballyragget. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Castlecomer District Hospital. (Donation Box in Church)
Kathleen (Anna) Sheppard (née McCabe)
Barnhill, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Wife of the late Edward. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Marie and Patricia, sons-in-law Eamonn and Liam, grandchildren and great grandchild, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Brookhaven Nursing Home from 10.00 am Saturday morning with Rosary at 8.00 pm. Funeral prayers Sunday morning at 10.00 am followed by removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 15, 2017
