Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Br. Philbert (Patrick) Egan
De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Laois / Clonaslee, Laois
Br. Philbert (Patrick) Egan, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Portlaoise and late of Rathcoffey, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. May 26. 2018. Predeceased by his sisters Julia and Bridie, his brother Ben, Deeply regretted by his sisters Kathleen, Anne and Claire, his brother Sean, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and confreres in religion.
Reposing in Miguel House from 11.00am on Sunday May 27th. with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 8.00pm. Funeral Liturgy and Mass on Monday 28th. at 2.00pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
Ernie Glasgow
61 Silverwood, Mountmellick, Laois / Jobstown, Dublin
Peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maeve, sons Ernie, David and Philip, daughter Cathy, brother Alan, sister Olga, son in law, daughters in law and his twelve grandchildren, family and friends. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St.Paul’s Church of Ireland, Mountmellick, arriving for Service at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. (Time of arrival will be published on Monday morning.) The complete notice and arrangements will be published on Monday morning.
Catherine Quirk
6 The Mill, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maeve, sons Ernie, David and Philip, daughter Cathy, brother Alan, sister Olga, son in law, daughters in law and his twelve grandchildren, family and friends. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St.Paul’s Church of Ireland, Mountmellick, arriving for Service at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. (Time of arrival will be published on Monday morning.) The complete notice and arrangements will be published on Monday morning.
James (Jim) Whittaker
Dublin 7, Dublin / Vicarstown, Laois
Suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis and loving father of Roger, Tony, James and the late Christopher. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws and partners, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A celebration of Jim’s life will take place on Tuesday afternoon, May 29th, at 3pm at Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel, Glasnevin Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12 or at http://www.olchc.ie/Donations/
Corry Parkinson
Seandoire, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Christy and Ger, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home, Durrow, from 2.00pm this Saturday afternoon. Funeral prayers at 6.15pm followed by removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, for Mass at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Helen Ryan (née McGrath)
Clonin, Mountrath, Laois
Helen Ryan (neé McGrath), Clonin, Mountrath, Co. Laois, and late of Oxford, died 24th May 2018, after an illness bravely borne at Dún Áine Suite, Mountmellick, surrounded by her loving family, dearly loved wife of Seamus and loving mother of Joseph, Eva, Annabelle and Luke. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband, children, sisters Susie, Siobhán, Tracey and Mary Jo, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Helen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home this (Friday) evening from 7.0’clock, with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on (Saturday) afternoon to St, Fergal’s Church Camross, for Requiem Mass at 1.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Alice Kelly-Beere
Roskeen, Lombardstown, Cork / Portlaoise, Laois / Bunclody, Wexford
Roskeen, Lombardstown, Portlaoise and Kilbranish, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. On May 24, 2018, in the tender loving care of Nuala and staff, Teach Altra, Newmarket, Alice (neé Power) wife of the late James Kelly and Paddy Beere and mother of the late Des, Richard, Cecil and Patricia. Deeply mourned by her loving sons James, Philip and Noel, daughter Eileen, sister Jenny, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Newmarket on Friday from 1.30pm to 3pm followed by removal to Lennon’s Funeral Home, Bunclody. Reposing from 7pm to 9pm. Reception into St. Mary’s Church, Bunclody on Saturday at 10.30am for Funeral Service at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Edward Lowry
Cappalinnan, Rathdowney, Laois
Lowry, Cappalinnan, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 23rd 2018. Peacefully in the presence of his family following a long illness bravely borne. Edward, predeceased by his father (Paddy). Sadly mourned by his loving wife Deirdre and his family, Padraig, Katie and Bríd, his loving mother Breeda, his sisters Annette, Louise, Patricia and Breeda, brothers-in-law Mícheal, Pat and Andrew, sister-in-law Paula (Corby), aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Friday from 4pm with funeral prayers at 7pm followed by removal to the Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney. Family flowers only please, donations can be made at Edward’s funeral to The Bone Marrow For Leukemia Trust.
Sheila Conroy (née Higgins)
Glenlehan, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Sheila Conroy (nee Higgins), Glenlehan, Stradbally Road, Portlaosie, Co. Laois, and late of Brocca and Roundhill, Clonaslee Co. Laois, and late of Lalor’s Mills, Portlaoise Co. Laois. Died on the 23rd of May 2018, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaosie, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her husband Andy, brother Tom, sisters Sr. Daria, Breda and Máire. Sheila was a much loved aunt and grand-aunt, she will be sadly missed by her extended family, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Her remains will repose at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaosie on Thursday evening with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.
Br. John Roche
De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Laois / Ballydesmond, Cork
Br. John Roche, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Carraganes, Ballydesmond, Co. Cork. May 23. 2018. Predeceased by his sisters Margaret and Sheila, brothers David, Tobise, Dan, Andrew and Barty. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, friends and confreres in religion.
Reposing in Miguel House from 11.00am this Thursday with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 8.00pm. Funeral Liturgy and Mass on Friday (May 25th.) at 2.00pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Edmund Purcell
Grattan St., Portlaoise, Laois
Purcell, Grattan St., Portlaoise May 21st 2018 Suddenly at his residence, Edmund. Predeceased by his father Eddie and sister Fiona. Loving son to his heartbroken mother Mary. Dearly loved brother to Colette, David, Declan, Brian and Anne. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home from 6.30 pm on Wednesday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 10 am Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to charity.
Jadish Raj
Mountmellick, Laois
Died 18th May 2018. C/O The Meelick Inn, Mountmellick and formerly India (suddenly). Deeply regretted by his family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Funeral arrangements to be made later. Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Sunday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm. Removal from Funeral Home on Monday at 10am to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving at 11.40am.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 26, 2018
