Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Dan O’Shaughnessey
Kilcronan, Ballinakill, Laois
Dan died unexpectedly at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his late wife Eileen. Deeply regretted by his wife Alice,sons Brian, Eamonn and Denis, daughters Sabrina and Beth-Ann, brothers Dinny and Michael, sisters Rena, Mary and Eileen, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise from 5pm on Tuesday evening. Removal at 7.20pm to St. Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday morning followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Sheila Odlum (née Joughin)
Portlaoise, Laois
Sheila Margaret, Wellfield, Portlaoise. Died 18th February peacefully in her 99th year, at Dromnin Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Beloved wife of the late Rollo and dearly loved mother of Timothy and Nigel. Treasured grandmother of Grace, Matthew and Melissa. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her brother George, daughters-in-law Hillary and Karen, nieces Anna, Margaret, Catherine and Eleanor, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Oldtown, Abbeyleix, R32KN96, on Tuesday February 19th from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral service on Wednesday February 20th in St. Peter’s Church, Portlaoise, at 12pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Peter Prior
Closhawn, Attanagh, Laois / Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Statia and loving father to Shane & Adrian. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, brothers Andy and Donal, sisters Joan, Mary, Sheila and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 1.00pm on Tuesday with Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. House private on Wednesday morning please.
Marie Hennessy
Clondarrig, Portlaoise, Laois
Much loved sister of Margaret. Deeply regretted by her loving family, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing in the chapel of rest at the regional hospital Portlaoise on Monday between 6:00 and 8:00pm with rosary recital at 8:00pm.Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter & Paul’s church for 10:00am requiem mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s cemetery
William (Bill) Savage
Friars Hill, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Laois
Bill died on Saturday, 16 February peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, His wife Vera, daughters Christina and Deirdre, sons Simon and James, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence from 2 pm on Sunday with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30 pm followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown. Requiem Mass at 11 am Monday followed by interment in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Friends of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Maura Lawlor (née Bourke)
Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving wife of the late Josie . Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Catherine , sons Kevin, Michael Peter, Terence and Joseph , brothers Charlie ,Paddy and Michael, sisters Bridie and Peggy , grandchildren, daughters-in-law , brothers-in-law , sisters-in-law, nephews nieces , relatives and friends .
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 PF51) on Saturday from 7pm with Rosary at 9pm . Reposing at her residence on Sunday with Removal at 6:30pm arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington at 7pm . Requiem Mass on Monday at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington .
No Flowers Please. Donations If Desired To Br Kevin Capuchin Day Centre
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 18, 2019
