Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Nora Bassett (née Fitzpatrick)
Clonmore, Templemore, Tipperary/Mountmellick, Laois
Bassett (nee Fitzpatrick), Springvalley, Clonmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and late of Garoon, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, 16th of May 2017, Nora, in the loving care of Villa Maria Nursing Home Roscrea, predeceased by her dear husband Sidney and recently deceased sister Molly Hassey.
Deeply regretted by her brother Larry, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore tomorrow, Wednesday evening, from 5pm. Removal at 7pm to St. Anne’s Church, Clonmore, to arrive at 7.45pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.30am. Interment in Templeree Cemetery afterwards.
John Cooke
Tralee, Kerry/Portlaoise, Laois
Cooke John, Tralee and formerly of Portlaoise & I.T. Tralee. On May 16th 2017, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee. Beloved husband and father. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Celia, daughters Fiona & Orla, sons Sean and Seamus. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Ciara, Laura, Jack, Ellen and Molly, brothers Dan and James, sister Eileen, son-in-law Mike, daughters-in-law Oonagh and Kate, the extended Cooke and O’Shea families, neighbours and many friends. Predeceased by his sister Mary.
Reposing at The Gleasure Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4.15pm to 6.15pm. Removal at 6.15pm to St. John’s Church. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in New Annagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
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.
John will repose in his home from 12 noon on Wednesday, Removal on wednesday evening at 6.15pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Larry Fitzpatrick
‘Ballineska’, Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick ‘Ballineska’, Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise, May 16th 2017, in the devoted care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Larry, beloved husband of Ettie and loving father to Geraldine and Clair. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Paddy and Martin, sister Bernie Downey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, from 5pm on this Wednesday evening with rosary recital at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, for 10am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Ratheniska Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Ballard Lodge Nursing Home.
Donal Hynes
Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home in care of his loving family Donal, beloved husband of Maura and devoted Dad to Sara, Brian and Katie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandsons Ciaran, Owen and Tiernan, son-in-law Tommy, brothers Noel and Kevin, sisters Breda, Kathleen, Maura, Claire and Gearldine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday, 17th May, from 4pm with Rosary on Thursday evening at 9.30 pm. Removal on Friday morning to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am. Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Cuisle Centre. House private on Friday morning please.
Kevin O’Rourke
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
O’Rourke, Cherrygarth, Portlaoise. May 15th 2017. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Kevin, beloved husband of Jane and dearly loved father to Stephen, Brian and Niamh. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Evelyn and Mary, grandchildren Abi and Matt, mother-in-law Treasa Quinn, daughter-in-law Suzanne, brothers-in-law Dan, Kevin, Paul and Joe, sisters-in-law Ann and Louise, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4 pm on Thursday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal in Friday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private in Friday please.
Jean Delaney (née Lahiffe)
Stradbally, Laois/Milltown, Dublin
Delaney (née Lahiffe), Jean, (Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Milltown, Dublin 6), May 14th 2017, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in Saint Bridget’s Nursing Home, Shaen, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim. Sadly missed by her loving sons Alan and Jim, daughter Jane Ann, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday (May 17th) in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross arriving at 1.50pm for 2.00pm Service. Family flowers only please.
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.
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.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 16, 2017
