Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Elizabeth (Lil) Burke (née Dollard)
Shannon Street, Mountrath, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Burke, (nee Dollard), Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 19th July 2017 (peacefully) in her 92 year, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tim and mother of the late Mary (Kelly), Deeply regretted by her loving son Seamus, daughters Philomena (Stack) Clonreher, and Lillian Dublin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Mary Theresa, sons-in-law Eamonn and Brian, sister Phyllis (Gorman), nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her son Seamus’ home (Shannon Street) from 7pm this (Wednesday) evening with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing on (Thursday) from 4pm at the Burke’s Funeral Home, with Removal at 6.30pm to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on (Friday) morning at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Paddy (James) Delaney
52 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois/Timahoe, Laois
(Former Milkman). Beloved husband of the late Patsy and much loved father of Bríd Elizabeth, Geraldine and Martin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends. Reposing at his home this Thursday with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday in SS Peter & Paul’s Church at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St Luke’s Hospital. House private on Friday morning please by family request.
Padraig Scully
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Padraig died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Brigid. Deeply regretted by his family Seamus, Geraldine, Mary and Fergus, his sister Mary Brennan, grandchildren Fiach, David, Brion, Thomas, Cormac, Caelinn and Saorla, sons-in-law Gerard and Steve, daughter-in-law Liz, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later in the week.
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.
