Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Quirke (née Phelan)
Hunting Hill, Castletownroche, Cork / Pike of Rushall, Laois / Mullingar, Westmeath
Quirke (nee Phelan) (Hunting Hill, Castletownroche) on September 13th 2018, peacefully in the loving care of Bríd and staff of Craddock House, Nursing Home Naas. SHEILA, late of Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois and Gaybrook, Mullingar, beloved wife of the late Ned and dear mother of Walter, Tom, Catherine, Mary and the late Richard. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Dermot and Kevin, daughters-in-law Margaret, Siobhan and Regina, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reception into St. Craebhnait’s Church, Annakisha on Saturday at 2.30pm followed by Requiem Mass at 3pm. Funeral afterwards to Shanballymore Cemetery.
Michael Kelly
Old Post Office, The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved husband of Josie and much loved father of Mary, Michael, Therese, Tadgh and Angela. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Friday from 3:00pm with rosary recital on Friday evening at 9:00pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption the Heath on Saturday for 10:00am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.
House Private on Saturday Morning Please
Loretta Kenny (née Dowling)
Garryduff Court, Castlebar, Mayo / Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Loretta Kenny nee Dowling, Garryduff Court, Castlebar and Riverdale Court and Windsor, Castlebar and formerly of Mount Mellick, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late John and loving mother of Helen, Sean, Michael, Catherine, Denis, Loretta, Anthony, Margaret, Geraldine, Paraic, Marian and Jarlath. She is sister of Leo Dowling, Co. Laois and the late May, John, Joe, Kathleen and Mikey. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and her many friends. Aged 85 years Loretta was a very kind and caring person. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Loretta will repose at the Kilcoyne Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Friday evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock to the Church of the Holy Rosary arriving at 7.30. Mass on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to the New Cemetery, Castlebar.
Mary Frances Tobin (née Dunne)
Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois
Mary Frances Tobin, (neé Dunne) Vico House, Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 10th of September 2018, in Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by her husband Michael; sadly missed by her loving daughter Helen, son-in-law David, grandchildren Edd, Sarah and Alan, extended family, relatives and friends.
Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Brigid (Bridie) Kinahan (née Campion)
Clareen, Birr, Offaly / Portlaoise, Laois
Brigid (Bridie) Kinahan, Nee Campion late of Clareen, Birr, Co Offaly and formerly Cannonswood, Cullohill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Passed away September 9th, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. (predeceased by her late husband Michael) Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons John, Kieran and Kevin, daughters Brid Gleeson and Frances Kelly, brothers Paddy and Billy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her residence on Tuesday 11th September from 4pm with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Kieran’s Church, Clareen for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clareen Cemetery. House Private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Henry (Harry) Sythes
Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family.Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ailish, sons David, Tony and Adrian , daughter Marguerite, brothers Bob and James, sisters Evelyn,Laura,Lillian,Eda,Violet,Margaret,and Eileen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends
Reposing at his residence this Tuesday evening from 5pm.with Rosary at 8 pm. reposal on Wecnesday from 5pm with with Rosary at 8pm. Removal to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Thursday for 11am. Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning please. Family flowers only Donations if desired to Portlaoise General Hospital.
Essie Boylan (née Grimes)
Skerries, Dublin/Portarlington, Laois
Boylan, Essie (nee Grimes), Skerries and late of Portarlington, Peacefully Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family 7th, September 2018. Mother of the late Damian and grandmother to her little angel Amy. Sadly missed by her husband Harry, children Harry Jnr ,Linda, Cora, Martin, Anne, Joan and Maryjo, sisters Mary, Betty and brother Matt, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, fifteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends. Removal to Saint Patrick’s Church, Skerries for 6pm Monday 10th, September. Funeral Mass at Saint Patrick’s Church, Skerries on Tuesday, 11th September, at 10am, followed by Prayer Service at 1pm at Saint Michael’s Church, Portarlington, County Laois. Essie will be laid to rest with her late son Damian at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington following Prayer Service.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 14, 2018
