Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brigid Delaney
Killeen, Mountmellick, Laois
Brigid Delaney, Killeen, Mountmellick, Co Laois, died 15th December 2018, (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her family. Much loved daughter of Frank and Agnes and sister of Eamonn, John, Frank, Mona and Terry. Brigid will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Monday evening from 5pm, with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in St. Paul’s Church, Emo, burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Emo.
Georgina Vanston (née Martyn)
Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois
Georgina Vanston (neé Martyn), Died 16th December 2018 (peacefully) in her 97th year, in the loving tender care of staff at Brookhaven, Nursing Home, Ballyragget, predeceased by her husband George, deeply regretted by her daughters Sylvia and Olive, son Harry, sister Alice, sons-in-law William and Lionel, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, on Monday evening from 7 o’clock with prayers at 8 o’clock. Funeral arriving on Tuesday to St. Peter’s Church Mountrath, for Funeral Service at 2.30 o’clock, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Carmel Bracken
Craydon Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Bracken (nee Lewis) Craydon Court and late of Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Dec. 15th 2018, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Carmel, beloved wife of the late Tommy and dearly loved mam to Marti and Tommy. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Ted, sisters-in-law, Rose, Patricia, Rita and Bibi, daughter-in-law Mari, cherished grandchildren Mark and Eve, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence from 5 pm on Sunday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Monday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, to arrive for 11.30 Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Edmund Handcock
formerly of Middlemount House, Rathdowney, Laois
Edmund Handcock died at St. Andrew’s Hospice, Grimsby, UK. Sadly missed by his sons John and Brian, brothers John, Bertie and Reggie daughter-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Cremation Service to take place on December 28th in Grimsby.
Teresa (Tess) Conroy
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois
Teresa C. Conroy (Tess) nee O`Brien, Galway. Formerly Tullamore and Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jay and daughter Terri. Peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Deeply regretted by her Son Martin, Daughters , Jacinta (Mahony USA) , Elaine (Gillmore Galway) and Cepta (Halpin Wicklow). Sons in law Luke, Gerard, and Peter. Brother Gerald and sister in law Maureen. Grandchildren, Nieces, nephews. Relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her daughter Elaines residence at Killooney , Dunmore Co. Galway from 4 pm till 8pm on this Sunday Decemeber 16th . Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise for 1 pm Requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise
John Doheny
Fr. O`Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
John Doheny, Birmingham, England, and late of Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 9th December 2018 ( unexpectedly). Deeply regretted by his parents Jackie and Margaret, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May John Rest In Peace
Funeral Arrangements will be announced on Monday
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 16, 2018
