Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Byrne
Patrick St, Durrow, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Also Brighton, England (ex Ericsson Telecommunications), died unexpectedly in Brighton. Sadly missed by his sons Thomas and Clive, his daughter Adrienne and Hetta and her family, his brother Tony (Canada) and sister Angela (Drennan) (Durrow), relatives, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass this Saturday morning (25th) in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow at 11.00am followed by burial of ashes immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Pearse Keegan
Main Street, Mountrath, Laois
Pearse Keegan, Dublin and late of Main Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 17th August 2018 (unexpectedly). Sadly missed by his family and friends, predeceased by his mother Frances , father Michael and sister Regina.
Cremation will take place after Private Service in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Thomas O’Neill
Aughanure, Ballylinan, Laois / Wolfhill, Laois
Formerly of Crossard, Wolfhill, Co. Laois. Brother of the late Andrew. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Petra, sons Dominik and Daniel, parents Patrick and Elizabeth, brother Patrick, sisters Elizabeth, Richelle and Sandra, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy from 5pm on Wednesday afternoon with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 7pm Wednesday evening to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Sean Brophy
Knockanina and late of Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Sean Brophy (Hurley Maker), Knockanina and late of Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 19th August 2018, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of doctors, matron, nurses, and staff of Naas General Hospital (Stroke Unit), deeply regretted by Kathleen, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Tuesday evening from 6.0’clock, with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Funeral Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Stroke Unit, Naas General Hospital.
Thomas (Tom) Brennan
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Thomas (Tom) Brennan, of “St. Joseph’s”, Doonane, Crettyard, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2018, at Portlaois General Hospital, Laois. Beloved husband of Peggy, much loved father of Mary, Catherine and John and adored grandfather of Margaret, Kathleen, Keith, Veronica, Laura, Eugenie, Rachel and Sophie. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, his 6 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Eugene, brothers Mick, Paul, Sean and Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Tom Rest In Peace
Reposing at his home from 2p.m on Monday with Prayers at 8p.m. Reposing from 2p.m on Tuesday with removal at 7p.m to St. Abban’s Church, Doonane, arriving at 7.30p.m Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11a.m followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Paddy Feery
59, Pattision Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Paddy Feery, 59 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick. Died August 19th suddenly at home. Beloved husband of the recently deceased Alice, and dear father of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Linda, David, Fiona and Gavin. Brothers, Sean (Geashil) and Maurice (Delvin, Westmeath), sisters, Rose (Chicago), Mary (Kelleigh), Carmel (Portarlington) and Betty (Cork), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
R.I.P.
Reposing in Moloney’s funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7pm. Recital of the rosary 9pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday afternoon arriving St. Joesph’s Church Mountmellick for THREE O’CLOCK Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Joesph’s Cemetery. Family time on Wednesday morning.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 22, 2018
