Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Olive Colter (née McCann)
Colter, Olive (née McCann) died peacefully, following a short illness. Beloved sister of Brian and daughter of the late Paddy and Anne (Portlaoise). Very sadly missed by Brian, daughter Angela, sister-in-law Hilary, nieces and nephew, Isobel, Sophie and Nicholas and grandchildren Paddy and Daisy.
Cremation Service has taken place in the UK. Olive’s interment service will take place will in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise on Saturday, 10 March, at 11.30 am.
Tom Naughton
Portarlington, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath / Wicklow
Died in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick. Predeceased by his loving wife Frances. Deeply regretted by his loving children Fran, Martin, Brian, Angela, Una and Tom , daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, partner sister Catherine, grandchildren Ciara, Aoife, Chloe, Sarah, Emma, Cormac, Caoimhe and Roisin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday from 4:30pm with Removal at 6:50pm arriving St Michael’s church Portarlington at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s cemetery Portarlington.
Lar Dooley
29 Dr Murphy place, Portlaoise, Laois
Lar died in the loving care of all the staff in St Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Beloved husband of the late Mary and predeceased by his son John. Much loved father of Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Fint, sister-in-law Monica, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Lar Rest In Peace
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise from 5:00pm on Thursday with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:30am to arrive at SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 10:00am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Mary Seale
The Elms , Forest Park, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Clonkeen, March 7th 2018, died peacefully. Dearly loved mother to Declan, Kieran (Kilkenny) and Colin (O’Brien) and adoring grandmother to Caoimhe, Ava and Ciara. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Ann Weston, daughter-in-law Lorraine and nephews.
Reposing at her residence from 4 pm on Thursday with rosary at 8 pm . Removal on Friday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, to arrive for 12 noon requiem Mass. Cremation will follow afterwards in Newlands Crematorium. House private on Friday morning please.
Thomas Shortall
68 St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
At the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nancy, daughters Jackie, Elaine and Trish,brothers Sean and Noel,sister Mary, sons-in-law Seamus, Paddy and Buxie, grandchildren Tara, Cormac, Padraig, Ciaran, Oisin, Aine and Odhran, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 1pm with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday at 11am arriving St Michael’s church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s cemetery Portarlington. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired to the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Brian Kelly
Rathmiles, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving wife Therese, family Clare, Sharon, Sandra, Mark, Greg, Liam and Rory, sisters Elizabeth and Madeline, grandchildren, great-grandchild,extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass in St John’s Church Killenard on Thursday at 12pm noon. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society
Philomena Kennedy
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Laurence and son William. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise from 7 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday evening. Removal on Thursday moring to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 10 am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Laurence (Larry) Breslin
Glenkeen, Clonaslee, Laois
Laurence (Larry) Breslin, Glenkeen, Clonaslee, Co Laois. Died peacefully at home on March 5th 2018. Deeply regretted by his brothers Bernie and Michael, sisters Mary, Rose (Sr. Finbarr – Mullingar), Margaret, Ellen and Bridie, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 3pm on Wednesday with Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Reposing again on Thursday from 3pm untill 8pm. Lars funeral will arrive for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass on Friday morning in St. Manmam’s Church, Clonaslee. Interment after Mass in St. Manmam’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Family flowers only. House private Friday morning please.
Linda Conroy (née Lanham)
Ballyroan, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occured of Linda Conroy (nee Lanham), Ballyroan and formerly Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. Linda passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Gerry, sons Keith, Garry and Scott daughters Emma-jane and Karen. Deeply regretted by her mother Maura, mother-in-law Pauline, sisters Teresa and Gillian, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her daughter’s residence 17. Cross of Newtown, Ballyroan from 2pm on Tuesday 6th March rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday (morning) 7th March at 9am for Requiem Mass at 10am in St. Peter & Paul’s Parish Church, Portlaoise. Burial afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Margaret (Peggy) Mills (née Fox)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of St. Brigid’s Hospital, Shane. Predeceased by her husband Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Seamus and Joseph, daughters Maria, Roseanne, Assumpta, Carol and Ciara, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren, great-grandnson Danny, brothers, sisters, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Adoration Chapel adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5pm.on Tuesday with removal to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwads in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Karen Coonan (nee Dixon)
Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois
Coonan (nee Dixon), Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise. March 3rd 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Karen, dearly loved wife to Owen and adoring mother to Matthew. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her parents Anne and Brendan and brother Alan, mother in law Philomena, sister in law Trisha, brothers in law, Brian, Barry, and Dermot, beautiful nieces and nephews Cassie, Maeanna, Theo, Laurence and Aonghus, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 6pm on Monday evening with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to Ss Peter and Paul’s Church for 10am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Ss Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Doris Lalor
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois / Ballinakill, Laois
Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Dan. Sadly missed by her heartbroken children, son Willie and daughter Trish. Deeply regretted by her mother Phil, father Patrick, brothers John, Colm, Declan and Eamonn. Sadly missed by her daughter in law Karen, grandchildren Ellie -Ann and Heidi, sisters in law, brother in law, uncle, aunts and nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence from Sunday evening at 6.30pm with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Monday morning at 11.30 to arrive to Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe. House private Monday morning please.
John (Sean) Rafter (Snr)
Boherard, Clough, Ballacolla, Laois
Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Josie, children Siobhan, Michael, Paul, Noreen, Majella and John, sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 3.00pm on Monday with Rosary at 9.00pm. Removal to St Canice’s Church, Clough on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in Clough Cemetery. House private on Tuesday morning please. Family flowers only. donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul.
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