Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Bessie) Dobson (née Haslam)
Ballycarroll, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Bessie) Dobson (née Haslam), Ballycarroll, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on 18th October 2017. Deeply regretted by her loving family.
Removal from Droimnin Nursing Home at 6.30pm on Friday, 20th October, to arrive at The Holy Trinity Church, The Rock for 7pm. Funeral Service at 3pm Saturday followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
“Safe in The Arms of Jesus”
Elizabeth Heather Sharma (née Murray)
Shinrone, Offaly / Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth Heather Sharma (née Murray)
Shinrone, Offaly / Laois; Elizabeth Heather: Guyana and formerly of Kilmurry Rectory, Shinrone, Co. Offaly. A Memorial Service for Heather Sharma (Murray) will be held in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Shinrone at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 22nd October.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”
Mary (May) Wall
Rossmore, Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary (May) WALL
Rossmore, Errill, Laois – Wall, Rossmore, Errill and formerly the Pass Gates, Coolowley, Co. Laois. October 17th 2017, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea. Mary (May), deeply regretted by her nieces Ann and Elizabeth and her nephew Gerald, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-niece, great-grand-nephew, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening from 4pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday in Killasmeestia Church at 11am followed by cremation at Newlands Crematorium, Dublin, arriving at 2:30pm. House private on Friday morning,
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.
