Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Mary (Mollie) Blanche (née McHale)
Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Loving wife of the late Tommy (Tom). Deeply regretted by her loving sons Anthony and Tom, daughter-in-law Ann, granddaughters Gillian, Isabelle and Antonia, nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 T137) on Sunday from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Monday from 12 noon till 5pm,family time thereafter. Funeral arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath on Monday at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in St Paul’s Old Cemetery, Emo Village.
Edward Domican
Clonbrock, Crettyard, Carlow / Kilcullen, Kildare / Crettyard, Laois
Edward Domican of Clonbrock, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formerly of Conroy Pk., Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on December 29th, 2018, at Signature Care Nursing Home, Killerig, Co Carlow. Beloved husband of Honora, much loved father of Theresa and adored grandfather of Dylan, Eve and Emma. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, grandchildren, sister Sr. Eugene (Waterford), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Edward’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Barrack St., from 2p.m on Monday with removal at 6.45p.m to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow arriving at 7p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10a.m. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Patrick Dunphy
Corrib, Clonminam Rd, Portlaoise, Laois/Kilmeague, Kildare
Beloved husband of the late Judith and much loved father of Séan and Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law Micheál, grandchild Páraic,brother Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home on Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in Cullahill Cemetery. House private on Monday please.
Alo McEvoy
St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy. St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, 29th Dec. 2018 Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Alo beloved husband of the late Mary. Dearly loved father to Eileen, Peter, Tina, Alan, Séan, Imelda, Mary, Linda, Angela, and Majella. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Betty, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 6 pm on Monday evening with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
George Shepherd
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Shepherd. Trumera, Mountrath & late of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. December 29th 2018 Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.
George, beloved husband of Mary. Dearly loved dad to Stephen & Ashleigh Shepherd, Vinny Stokes, Stephanie Stokes & Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Cherished grandad to Gavin, Aoife, Aidan, Steven, Mia, Freya & Jake. Deeply regretted by his loving family: sisters Julie & Barbara, son in law, David, daughters in law Caroline and Allison. Close friends Terry & Brenda, Joe & Maidie, Enda & Nicola & his many friends & relations. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Tuesday 1st January 2019 from 6 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday 2nd January 2019 to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Mary Brennan
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Brennan, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. December 28th 2018. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Mary, pre-deceased by her parents, sister and brothers. Sadly missed by her daughter Madeline and fondly remembered by her loving family, niece Marie, grandnieces Mary and Mairead, grandnephew Padraig, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney this Saturday evening December 29th from 4pm with funeral prayers at 9pm. Funeral mass on Sunday at 11am in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery Coan, Co. Kilkenny. Family flowers only by request.
Jimmy Farrell
Milltown, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Reposing at his residence (Eir Code R14 KX01) from 7pm today, Friday with Rosary at 9pm. Removal by Rigney’s Funeral Directors at 5.30pm on Saturday evening to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for 6pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Sunday morning followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Laois Hospice.
Joseph Duff
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Joseph Duff Beladd Portlaoise, Co.Laois died 25th December 2018. (Ex Eircom). Deeply regretted by his loving brother Eddie, sister Margaret, nephew John, niece Edwina, sister-in-law Eleanor, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Friday from 4.30pm with removal to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10am followed by interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Mary Fogarty (née Maher)
Ballinaslee, Durrow, Laois / Rathdrum, Wicklow
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Deeply regretted by her loving son John (Jacobswell, Rathdrum), sisters, Sr Angela, Sr Bertilla, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, on Friday evening from 4.00pm followed by Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Victor Harris
Portarlington, Laois
HARRIS, Victor, (Portarlington, Co. Laois and late of Limerick), December 26, 2018 (peacefully) in the care of the staff at Tallaght Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his wife Pauline, son Ronan and his partner Fiona, niece Sylvia, grandchildren Jack and Annabelle, brothers Ken, Hayman and David, sister Alison, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Main St. Portarlington, Co. Laois, on Sunday (30th December) from 3 o’c until 5 o’c. Removal on Monday morning (31st December), to the Church of St. Michael, Portarlington, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Co. Dublin. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to Tallaght Hospital.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 30, 2018
