Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peadar Sheridan
The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Sheridan. The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly St. James Street, Dublin. Ex CIE and Waverly Ambulances. June 20th 2018, Peacefully. Peadar, beloved husband of Ursula and dearly loved father to Brenda, Terri and Niall. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law Fergus Conway and Declan O`Rourke, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandsons, granddaughters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7pm with rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Saturday morning in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Followed by private cremation at Newlands Cross.
Pat Miller
Meelick and formerly Timahoe, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Miller (Ex Millers Hardware, Portlaoise) passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patsy, daughter Olga, sons Patrick and Ronan, son-in-law Liam, daughters-in-law Nicky and Claire. Grandchildren Ewan, Sarah and Ryan, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Pat will be reposing at his residence from 2 o clock on Thursday with Recital of the Rosary at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 12.15 am to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 1 pm Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery. House Private on Friday morning please.
John Dunne
Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Dunne “St Christophers”, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, 19th June 2018. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Regional Hosp. John, beloved husband of the late Kathleen and dearly loved father to Noel, Laurence, Séan, Veronica, Imelda and Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Larry and sister Maura, sisters-in-law Maureen and Frances, sons-in-law Dan, Pat, and Niall, daughters-in-law Ita and Ellie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 3 pm on Thursday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 10 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private on Friday morning please.
Martin Kinsella
Ballylehane Lower, Ballylinan, Laois
Martin died suddenly at his residence. He is deeply regretted by his sister Mary, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence from 8pm this Tuesday evening. Rosary on Wednesday evening at 5.30pm followed by removal by Malone’s Funeral Directors to St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in Arles Cemetery, Co. Laois.
Mary Murphy (née Brophy)
Kilmanman, Clonaslee, Laois
Mary Murphy (nee Brophy). Kilmanman, Clonaslee, Laois. Died peacefully at her residence, June 18th 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Teresa. Cherished mother of Jimmy, Margaret and Mary. She will be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Tom, Billy and Seamus. Fondly remembered by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her residence with removal on Wednesday evening at 8.30pm arriving at St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee at 9.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee
James Brennan
Green View, Mountmellick Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of James Brennan, Green View, Mountmelick Rd Portlaoise on June 16th 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. James beloved husband of Susan and dearly loved father to James, Christopher, Sally, and Patrick. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Andrew; family partners, Margaret, and David, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, Rest in Peace Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 7 pm on Tuesday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise for 10 am requiem mass. Cremation will follow afterwards in Newlands crematorium at 12.30. Family flowers only donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society
Andrew Doogue
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Andrew (Andy) Doogue, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. – Died 16th June 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick. Predeceased by his wife Annette, deeply regretted by his sons Patrick and Eddie, daughter Una, grandchildren Patrick and Jonathan, daughter-in-law Lorraine, son-in-law Vikram, brother-in-law Fr. Eddie Lalor C.C. Portlaoise, P.J., sister-in-law Eleanor, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his son Patrick’s residence (Clonad Cross), from 2pm on Wednesday, with removal at 7pm to St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon, followd by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Buggy
10 The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise/Timahoe, Laois
Mary Buggy (formerly of Kyle, Timahoe, Co. Laois). Deeply regretted by her sons Patrick and Brian, daughters Claire and Fiona, her grandchildren Ruth, Olivia, Luke, Adam, Chloe, Patrick, Aine, Davina, Dan and Tom.
Reposing at her residence from 7pm on Monday (18th June) with Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Timahoe for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Wednesday followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe.
