Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John (Jack) Ryan
Churchfield Hights, Castletown, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois
John (Jack) Ryan, Churchfield Hights, Castletown, Portlaoise and formerly of Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. August 18. 2018 (peacefully) in the loving care of the Matron and staff in the Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea. Deeply regretted by all the family circle, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath this Monday evening from 5 o’c with prayers in the funeral home at 8 o’c. Funeral Mass in St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown on Tuesday morning, Aug. 21st, at 11 o’c with burial immediately afterwards in the old cemetery Rathdowney.
Samuel (Sam) Clarke
Formerly St. John’s Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
Samuel (Sam) Clarke, Portarlington and formerly St. John’s Drive, Clondalkin. August 17th 2018 (peacefully) in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Patricia and devoted Dad to Sharon, Anthony, Tracey, Sarah-Jane and Alan. Cherished granddad to his 12 grandchildren and the Late Craig, his brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing on Monday between 4pm and 7pm at his daughter Sarah Jane’s home in Rathcoole. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 2.30pm in Newlands Crematorium Chapel followed by Cremation. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. (Donation Box in Newlands Chapel). All enquiries to Massey Bros., Clondalkin Village on 01 4574455.
Beatrice Dunne (née Quinn)
Rathcluain, Kiltimagh, Mayo / Foxford, Mayo / Portlaoise, Laois
Beatrice Dunne (nee Quinn), Rathcluain, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and formerly of Glanduff, Foxford, and Portlaoise, Co. Laois, peacefully in the loving care of her family, cherished mother of Paula and Adrian and cherished Granny to Coinneach, sister of Eileen, Agnes, & Eve. Lovingly remembered by the Dunne family, Paul, Eileen,Maeve,Donal,and Fionnuala. Predeceased by her sister Ann and brothers Seanie and Vincent.
Reposing in her home on Saturday from 5pm until 6.30pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Sunday with burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery Kiltimagh. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Mayo / Roscommon Hospice c/o O’Hora Funeral Directors.
John-Joe Bergin
Levalley, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Rathdowney, Laois
Unexpectedly at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Sadly mourned by his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Fureral Home, Rathdowney from 8pm. on this Thursday evening with recital of the Rosary at 9 pm. Funeral prayers on Friday morning at 10 am. followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy for 11am. Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Tony Lodge
Cashel, Ballyroan, Laois
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Portlaose Regional Hosp. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, son Jerry, daughters Sarah, Anne and Julia, His sister Mary. Partners Eoin and Donal, grandchildren Lucas and Eabha, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence from 4pm on Thurdsay, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 19, 2018