Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary Hartford (née Brophy)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Hartford (nee Brophy) Marian Ave., Portlaoise, July 17th 2017. Peacefully in the devoted care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Mary, beloved wife of John. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Gertie, brother Ned, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise from 5pm on Tuesday evening with removal to Ss Peter and Paul’s Church at 7pm. Requiem mass at 10am on Wednesday followed by interment in Durrow Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
William (Bill) Delaney
Merrymount, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 97th year. Deeply regretted by his loving relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally on Monday from 4pm with Removal at 6:50pm arriving Church of the Assumption Vicarstown at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.
Dr Hugh Maguire
Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Dr Hugh Maguire. Dublin rd Portlaoise , July 15th 2017 Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen and infant son Brian. Sadly missed by his loving children, Hugh, David, and Helen. sister Eileen, brother in law Jack, daughters in law, Derval and Bernadette, Grandchildren, Louise, Fionn, Hugh and Briain, Requiem mass on Monday in the Church of the Assumption The Heath at 11 am. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise. Family flowers only. House private, please.
Mary Fennelly (née Ward)
Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois
Mary Fennelly, Cuddagh, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, July 16, 2017 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mick). Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, Maria (Gilligan) and Cathriona (Clooney), sons-in-law Tom and John, grandchildren Jessica, Elisha, Jamie and Sophie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home in Cuddagh. Rosary in the house this Monday evening at 9 o’c. Removal on Tuesday morning July 18th. at 10.30 o’c to St. Edmund’s Church Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11 o’c, with burial immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown. House Private please on Tuesday morning.
Margaret (Peg) White (née Whelan)
Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois
White (nee Whelan), Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. July 14 2017, peacefully at Villa Marie nursing home, Roscrea. Margaret (Peg). Predeceased by her mother May, her sisters Ber and Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mick, her sisters Sammy, Agnes and Betty and her brother Tom, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Sunday evening from 7pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral prayers on Monday evening at 6.30pm followed by removal at 7pm to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am, followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in lieu to the Alzheimers Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 17, 2017