Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Malachy Byrne
New Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Killeigh, Offaly
Recently of Fenter, Killeigh. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Malachy will be sadly missed by his loving family Colm, Sinead, Fiona, Malachy jnr and Brian, their mother Jill, his loving partner Colette, son-in-law Kieran, daughter-in-law Anita, grandchildren Emma, Ciara, Conor, Orla, Dylan, Katie and Cillian, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of his daughter Sinead in Fenter, Killeigh, on Friday from 5pm until Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Killeigh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial after Mass in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise at 1pm.
House Private on Saturday morning.
Lorretta Dunne (née Conroy)
Clonurke, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully at Oak Dale Nursing Home, Portlarligton surrounded by her loving family.
John Dunne
Upper Forest, Mountmellick, Laois
John Dunne, Upper Forest, Mountmellick. Died Sept 25th peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Retired Garda Sargeant. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Frances and Family.
Reposing at Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Reposing Friday morning from 10am with Removal at 10.45am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for 11am Mass. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. The Complete Obituary Notice will be published later.
Shin (Jane) DONNELLY (née O’Connor)
Fisherstown Bridge, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Loving wife of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving family Mark, Michael, Dermot, Breda, Eamonn, Lucy and Lorraine, brother Rich, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 C9W4) on Wednesday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 11:30am arriving The Sacret Heart Church Rath for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery Killenard.
House Private On Thursday Morning Please. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Laois Hospice. .
Bedelia KILBRIDE (née Gorman)
Tomaclavin, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff and management of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Wife of the late Jim. Deeply regretted by her sons James and Joe, daughters Mary and Deirdre, brothers P.J. and Seán, sons-in-law Liam and Paul, daughter-in-law Olive, sister-in-law, grand-children, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eir Code R32 F8KO) from 2pm today, Tuesday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 7.15pm on Wednesday evening to arrive at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Luggacurren for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Jimmy Lalor
Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Sept. 22nd 2018, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Jimmy, beloved husband of Bernie and dearly loved dad to Carmel and Aileen. Loving grandfather to Ciara, Jamie, Liam and Sarah. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Tom, Joe, Eamonn and Donie, sisters Claire and Margaret. Son in law Eamonn Houlihan. Brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home from 6.30pm on Monday, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 10am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to charity.
Margaret (Peg) Cleary
Garryduff, Errill, Laois
Cleary, Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois. 21st September 2018. Peacefully at Patterson’s nursing home, Roscrea. Margaret (Peg) sadly mourned by her sisters Mary, Liz and Bridie, brothers Paddy and Seamus, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney this Saturday evening from 5pm with rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday in Killasmeestia Church at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Mulhare
16 Brockley Park, Stradbally, Laois
Michael Mulhare, 16 Brockley Park, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Peacefully, at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, on 21st September 2018, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Beloved son of the late Micheal and Kathleen Mulhare, Main St, Stradbally. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Deirdre, daughters, Niamh, Aoife, Colette and Michaela, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, his adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Reposing at his home from 7pm this Saturday evening with recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Sunday evening to The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, for 7.30pm funeral prayers. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2pm, followed by interment in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 28, 2018