Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Irene (Renee) Newman (née Walsh)
Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Laois
Newman (née Walsh), Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. November 20th 2017, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Irene (Renee), predeceased by her husband Dave and her daughter Zena. Sadly missed by her daughter Cleo and her son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Lynsey and Stephanie, her sister Evie and her brothers Ken and Reggie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and all at Kilminchy Nursing Home. Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Wednesday from 12 noon with prayers at 1pm followed by removal to Killermogh Church for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. House private.
Brigid Bergin (née Doran)
Grantstown, Ballacolla, Laois
Brigid Bergin (Nee Doran), Grantstown, Ballacolla, beloved wife of the late Laurence (Lar) died 20th November 2017 peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of Ballard Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her family.
The complete obituary notice and funeral arrangements will be announced this afternoon.
Josie Keenan (Née Fitzpatrick)
Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois
Keenan (nee Fitzpatrick) Tentore, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, November 19 2017. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Josie, beloved wife of the late Michael and dearly loved mother to Michael (Kilkenny) and Mary (Pallas Little Portlaoise). Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Sr Carmel (Derby) and Kitty Fitzsimmons (Wales), son-in-law Ger Dunne, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Brookhaven with rosary at 8 pm on Tuesday evening. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.15 am to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen (Ina) Wynne (née Redmond)
Bandon, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois
Wynne (Bandon and Portlaoise) on November 18th 2017 at Cork University Hospital Kathleen (Ina) (nee Redmond)) Roughgrove Bandon and late of St. John’s Square Portlaoise and dear mother of Caroline and loving grandmother of Kain, Gina, Aimee and Aaron and loving great grandmother of Callum and Kacey. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law John, sisters Marie and Mary, brothers-in-law Derek and Tony, sister-in-law Enie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Lying in repose at Gabriel and O’Donovan’s Funeral Home, Bandon. Rosary on Monday evening at 7pm. Removal will be on Tuesday to Portlaoise, at a time to be arranged, and will be on RIP.ie later.
Mary T. Butler
Main Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the wounderful staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Dearly loved sister of Michael and Dick, deeply regretted by her sisters-in-law Maura and Biddy and her much loved nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew, her loyal and wounderful friend Martina Mc Donald and a wide circle of neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Droimnin with removal on Sunday at 1.30pm to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for 2pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 21, 2017
