Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Angela Cleary (née Colbert)
Lakeglen, Portlaoise, Laois
Cleary (nee Colbert). Lakeglen, Portlaoise October 29th 2018 (Suddenly) Angela beloved wife of Tom and dearly loved mam to Stephanie, Tracey, and Paula. Cherished grandmother to Craig, Ben, Ryan, Roisin, and Willow. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace
Reposing at her residence from 5 pm on Wednesday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church to arrive for 10 am Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to charity.
Brian Larkin
Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Larkin. Bianconi Way, Portlaoise, Oct. 29th 2018. (Unexpectedly). Brian, beloved husband of Fiona and dearly loved father to Ethan, Damon and Oisin. Cherished grandfather to Odhran. Deeply regretted by his loving parents. Brian (Snr) and Catherine, brothers Michael and Alan and sister Denise, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence from 5 pm on Wednesday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12.30 pm Mass Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Kathleen Bolger (nee Cullinane)
Cannonswood, Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully (in her 103rd year) in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her husband Michael John and son Eddie; deeply regretted by her loving children, Sheila, Kieran, Mary, Sr Brigid, Kathleen, Michael, Geraldine and Pat, sister Maureen, sister-in-law, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Brookhaven Nursing Home from 3.00pm on Monday. Funeral Prayers at 6.15pm on Monday evening followed by removal to St. Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill, arriving at 7.30pm approximately. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in Durrow Cemetery.
Josephine Lawlor (nee Butler)
Bawnaughra, Rathdowney, Laois
Lawlor (nèe Butler), Bawnaughra, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. October 27th 2018. Josephine, deeply regretted by her husband Bobby and her family, Joseph, Martin, Bertie and Thomas, daughters-in-law Christine and Martina, grandchildren, her brother Fr. Kieran Butler and her sister Margaret (Duffy), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Adeline (Addie) Carolan (née Corcoran)
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Late of Inch. Addie passed away peacefully in the care of the management and staff of Waterford Regional Hospital. Beloved wife of Tommy, sadly missed by her sons Richard and Thomas, daughters Kathleen and Adeline, brother Ben, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s, sisters in law, brothers In law and extended family. Predeceased by her siblings Jim, Dick and Sadie. May Addie Rest In Peace. Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 2 o’clock. Rosary at 8 o’clock on Sunday evening. Removal on Monday morning to The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery. House private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only please. Donations of desired to Cancer Research. Donation box in church .
Shiela Dunne (née Egan)
Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois
Shelia Dunne (nee Egan) of Glendowns, Portlaoise formerly of Corbally, Rosenallis, Skerry, Rosenallis and 30 years Birmingham, England. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her sons Martin, Pat, Ollie, Brendan and Joe, grandchildren Tony, Brendan, Rose, Sally, Sophie, Michelle, Paula, Emma and Christopher. great-grandchildren Kieran and Isabelle, daughters-in-law Una, Ann and Margaret, sister-in-law Sally, niece Marie, nephews Kevin, Brendan and Noel family, relatives and friends. Forever in our thoughts. Reposing at Matthew Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Reposing in The Funeral Home from 10am on Tuesday morning. Removal at 10.45am to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis, arriving 12.45 approx.
Sally Fennelly (née Mulhall)
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Late of Bawnree, Mountrath. Peacefully, surrounded by her family in the loving care of Tallaght and Portlaoise Hospitals.Wife of the late Tom (Scal). Deeply regretted by her loving sons Jim and John-Joe, daughter May, grandchildren Laura, Sarah, Darragh and Nathan, great-grandchildren Hannah, Mark and Adam, daughters-in-law, Kathleen and Mary, son-in-law, Gerry, grandson-in-law Adrian, sister Dina, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her residence from 4pm today, Saturday 27th October, with recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Reposing on Sunday until removal to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary at 7pm arriving 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Mícheál (Farmer) Kinsella
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving parents Michael and Ann, brother Eddie, sisters Mary and Elaine, brothers-in-law Martin and Colm, sister-in-law Sinead, niece Chloe, nephew Alan, girlfriend Bernice, aunts, uncle, extended family and friends. Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 F1P9) on Sunday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday at 11:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Laois Hospice. House Private On Monday Morning Please.