Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Christine Fanning
Beechlawn, Portlaoise, Laois
Fanning. Beechlawn, Portlaoise 20th Feb. 2018. Peacefully at St. James’ Hosp. Christine beloved wife of Thomas and dearly loved mum to Vincent and Jacquie. Deeply regretted by her loving grandchildren, Katie, Michelle, Natalie, Mark and great-grandchildren Lauren, Tianna, and Scarlet, son-in-law Kevin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 6 pm on Wednesday till 7 pm. Requiem Mass at 10 am on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise followed by removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Paul Maher
Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Paul Maher, Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington and late of The Hermitage, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois. Feb 25th 2018. Son of the late Tommy and Elizabeth Maher and brother to Sadie and John. He was a dearly loved dad to Adrian, Lianne and Katie and their mam Caroline, grandchilden Jack, Mason, Lyla . Tomás and Oisin. Also sadly missed by Deborah and Derek, his partner Denise and her daughter Cleo. Deeply regretted by all his relatives neighbours and friends. Rest in peace
Reposing at Adrian and Deborah’s residence at Ballymorris Manor from 3 pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. John’s Church, Killenard for 12 noon Mass via Jamestown. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. House private on Wednesday morning please.
Mary Callan (née Nolan)
Monasterevin, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois
Late of Monasterevin, Co. Kildare & Sycamores, Portarlington, Co. Laois. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by husband Jim, son Michael and sister Rose. Much loved mother of Linda and Mandy. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, relatives and friends. Reposing at her daughter Linda’s home at Castlecreevy, Corundulla, Co. Galway tomorrow (Sunday) between 4pm and 8pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul , Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, arriving for 12pm funeral mass. Burial afterwards in Monasterevin Cemetery.
Mary T O’Toole (née Dunne)
Santry, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
O’Toole Mary T (née Dunne) (Santry, Dublin 9, late of Ballinteskin, Stradbally, Co. Laois and former nurse in St. Brendan’s, Grangegorman) February 21st. 2018 (peacefully) in the amazing care of all the staff of the RCNU Raheny, beloved wife of the late Jim and dear mother of Carmel, Sandra, & James, adoring grandmother to Donncha and Aaron; sadly missed by her loving family, son in law John, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours, and many friends. Reposing at her residence on Thursday 22nd February from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Removal on Friday to Blessed Margaret Ball Church, Santry arriving at 9.50 a.m. for Mass at 10 a.m. Funeral afterwards to Dardistown cemetery.
Frank Rowan
Woodgrove, Portlaoise, Laois / Kilmore West, Dublin
Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Frances (Frank), beloved husband of Betty and dearly loved dad to Elizabeth, Barbara, Frank and Siobhan. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and former colleagues in Unidare. Reposing at his residence from 6 pm on Thurdsay with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only please.
Bridget Whelan (née Loughman)
McCauley Court, Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois
Reposing at Rigneys Funeral Home, Athy from 7pm on Thursday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 12.30pm on Friday afternoon to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylynan for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Ballylynan Cemetery.
Christina (Tina) Lalor (née O’Brien)
Townpark, Mountmellick, Laois
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7pm with Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Wednesday evening at 7.45pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
John O’Neill
Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
John O’Neill, Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co. Laois Peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving wife and family on 19th February 2018. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved wife Annie, daughters Barbara and Stella, sons Martin, Brian, Colm, John and Dermot, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. John will repose at his family home from 2pm today with Recital of The Rosary at 8pm this evening. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 21st February at 11am in The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 26, 2018
