Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Byrne
Balbriggan, Dublin / Ashbourne, Meath / Maganey, Laois
Martin Byrne died October 16th 2017 at Hamilton Park Care Facility, Balbriggan, Dublin; formerly of Ashbourne, Co. Meath and Kilabban, Maganey, Carlow; predeceased by his daughter Maura, parents, brother John and sister Maura.
Sadly missed by his sons, daughter, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to St. Abban’s Church, Killeen to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers, please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
Anne Heffernan (née Lawless)
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Anne Heffernan (née Lawless)
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois on Oct. 16th 2017, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Anne, beloved wife of Jim and dearly loved mother to Elaine, Elizabeth, Ann-Marie, Jimmy, John, Matthew, Mark and Conor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home from 2pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8pm on Tuesday evening. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Beth Bennett (née McEvoy)
O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois
Died October 13th 2017, peacefully after a short illness. Predesceesed by her loving son Thomas and her brother Martin. Dear mother of Denis, Bridget, P.J, Bernice Wesley, Melissa and Jessie, brothers Joe and Pad. Deeply regretted by her loving family and her best friend Gen, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Beth will repose in Bernice and Paddy’s home, Manor Road, Mountmellick from 6pm on Saturday evening. Rosary will be recited at 9pm. Funeral arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Sunday in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. Family time in Bernice and Paddy’s home on Sunday morning. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Friends of Tullamore Hospital.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died peacefully on the 7th October 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and much loved mother to her sons and daughters. She will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her son Pat’s residence, Ballykaneen, this Saturday evening from 6pm until 10pm and on Sunday morning from 11am. Her remains will leave the house on Sunday evening at 7pm, arriving to St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 17, 2017
