Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Kennedy (née Skehan)
Barnderry, Attanagh, Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Wife of the late John and mother of the late Donal. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Rita, Mary, Chris, Eileen and Sean, brother Fr John, sister-in-law, sons in law George and John, grandchildren Helen, Raymond, Laura, Ciara & Niall, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 12.00 noon on Sunday with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill, for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Monday morning please.
Joe Conroy
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
Joe Conroy, formally of Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 17th October 2018 in Canada (unexpectedly) sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughters Catherine and Aurea, son-in-law Frank, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday 5th November 2018 in St. Fintan’s Church Raheen at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Sheila Rafter
Cuan Bhrìde, Rathdowney, Laois
Rafter, Cuan Bhrìde, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Clonmeen, Rathdowney. November 2nd 2018, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Patterson’s nursing home Roscrea. Sheila; sadly mourned by her by her sister Irene (Delaney), her brother Jim Rafter, sister-in-law Joan, nephews, niece, relatives and friends.
Reposing at O’ Sullivan’s Funeral Home today Saturday from 4pm with funeral prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal at 7pm to The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm followed by burial in Rathdowney Local Cemetery.
John (Jack) Scully
Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Jack Scully died suddenly at his home. Beloved husband of the late Dolly and father-in-law of the late Brigid. Sadly missed by his son Patrick, grandchildren Keeva and Dylan, brothers Tom, Michael and Oliver, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow from 4pm on Saturday concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to the Holy Cross Church, Killeshin to arrive for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Christina Ward
Mountmellick, Laois / Belfast, Antrim
Christina Ward, Belfast and Mountmellick. Died October 28th. Deeply regretted by her loving family.
Reposing today Friday November 2nd in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick from 4pm until removal at 5.50pm to St Joseph’s Church arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
Rita Breslin (née Allen)
Trinity Street, Drogheda, Louth / Portlaoise, Laois
Breslin (nee Allen), late of Trinity Street, Drogheda and formerly of Kilminchy, Portlaoise. 1st November 2018. Peacefully in her 96th year at TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth. Rita, pre deceased by her husband Peter and daughter Ann-Marie. Sadly missed by her loving sons John and Pat, daughters-in-law Kirsty and Colette, grandchildren Aoife, Thomasina, Cathal, Jack, Aisling, Sorcha, Finlay and Ciara, sister Nancy, nephews, nieces, relatives, close friends.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda from 4pm on Friday evening with removal at 6.30pm arriving to the Dominican Church at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12pm. Burial afterwards in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Thomas Donoher
Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Phyllis, brother-in-law Al, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Friday from 4pm with Removal at 5:15pm arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard.
Brigid (Beezie) Fitzpatrick (née Dempsey)
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Brigid (Beezie) Fitzpatrick née Dempsey, Davitt Road, Mountmellick, October 31st 2018. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Beloved wife of Richard (Dick) and loving mother of Bernadette, James, Richard, Therese and Paul. Sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Majella, Susan and Alexandra, sons-in-law Alan and Ben, grandchildren Kevin, Helena, Gillian, Conor, Dearbhla, Gary, Darren, Sophie, Emilie, Roisin, Sarah, Shane, and Evin, Ellie, David and Jack, great grandchildren Lola and Hayley, brother Jim, sister-in-law Julie, nephews , neices, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 6pm. Recital of The Holy Rosary at 9pm. Removal from her home on Friday morning at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
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.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 4, 2018
