Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
George Dobson
Portlaoise, Laois
George Dobson “Tranquil” Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. (Passed away unexpectly.)
Eddie Keogh
The Borness, Mountmellick, Laois / Multyfarnham, Westmeath
Eddie Keogh, The Borness, Mountmellick, Co. Laois (formerly of Lismady, Multifarnham, Co. Westmeath) died peacefully 21st November 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Ann, predecesased by his daughter-in-law Dee.
Deeply regretted by his loving family Yvonne, Valerie, Derek and Aidan, his ten grandchildren and great-grandchild Alana, sons-in-law Liam and Joe, daughter-in-law Carmel, brother Kevin (Multifarnham) sister Vera (UK), sisters-in-law Ann, Kitty and Rosalind (USA) brother-in-law Jimmy (UK), nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Rest in Peace
No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to Laois Palliative Care. Donation box will be in place in St. Joseph’s Church during services.
Alan Grant
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Alan Grant, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, Nov. 19. 2018 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (nee Bergin), brother Alec, sister Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
“May Alan Rest In Peace”
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath this Wednesday evening (Nov. 21st.) from 6 o’c with Rosary in the funeral home at 8 o’c. Removal on Thursday morning (Nov. 22nd.) at 10.15 o’c to Killasmeestia Church for Funeral Mass at 11 o’c with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Autism Ireland. Donation box in place at church.
Donal Flanagan
Blackcastle, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Tipperary / Clonaslee, Laois
Donal (formerly of Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co. Laois) retired Regional Manager of Irish Life plc. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sarah, stepdaughter Rebecca, son Val, brothers Paddy, Michael and Sean, sisters Kathleen and Bridie, relatives and friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Thurles Tuesday, 20th November 2018, from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles arriving 6.50pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday at 11am and burial afterwards to Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe.
Thomas (Tom) Glasheen
Sallins, Kildare / Durrow, Laois
Formerly of Ballacolla, Durrow, Co. Laois. Sadly missed by his loving wife Katie, daughters Ann and Sharon, sons John and Joseph and their mother Marie, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas on Tuesday from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and The Guardian Angels, Sallins followed by cremation in Newland’s Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
“May He Rest In Peace”
Edward (Eddie) McGoldrick
17 Killenard Lodge, Portarlington, Laois / Templeogue, Dublin / Riverstown, Sligo
Eddie passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann; sadly missed by his daughter Lorraine, sons Keith and Garvin, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Nicole and Elodie, cherish grandfather of Katie, Dylan, Nisha, Charlie, Layla, Penny and Thalia, sisters-in-law Josephine and Bridie and his neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Maureen.
May Eddie Rest In Peace
Reposing at his residence Eircode (R32E1R8). from 2pm on Tuesday, 20th, with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Wednesday, 21st, from 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday in Saint John’s Church, Killenard followed by Interment in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Justin, daughter Clare, their parteners Annemarieke, and Bosco, grandchildren Stephanie and Gavin, his brothers Dinny, Vincent, and Tony,sisters, Kathleen and Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 2pm this Saturday, 17th November 2018, with removal at 6.30.pm. to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix arriving 7 pm. Requiem Mass at 11am. on Sunday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Thomas Colbourne
“Grange Lodge”, Maganey, Laois / Birr, Offaly / Carlow / Maganey, Kildare
Thomas Colbourne, originally Cree, Birr, Co. Offaly died November 15th 2018 at Tallaght University Hospital after a long illness courageously borne. Beloved husband of Hazel and much loved dad of Stephen and Andrew. Sadly missed by his devastated wife, sons, parents Raymond and Hilda, brothers Leslie, Desmond, David and Alan, sister Valerie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arriving at St. James’ Church, Castledermot on Sunday evening (Nov 18th) at 6pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 2pm.
No flowers please, donation in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society.
