Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus Sheehan
Glasnevin, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Sheehan Seamus (Glasnevin and late of Portlaoise and Eircom) April 5th, 2019 (peacefully) in the loving care of his family and the staff at Beneavin Manor Nursing Home; beloved husband of Felicity, loving father of Tom, Fiona, Trevor and Lisa and cherished granda to Robyn, Jaime, Carter, Lucas, Lily, Jack and Belle. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Phil and Robin, daughters-in-law Chélynn and Yvonne, brothers Eamon and Frank, sisters Angela and Marie, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
“May he Rest in Peace”
Brendan Dollard
Castle Ave, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Brendan Dollard, Castle Ave, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Died 5th April 2019 (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Breda (Whelan), cherished father of Brendan jr. (Sammy), Paul and Gordanna, sadly missed by his family, grandchildren, brothers Liam, Michael, Paul, Kevin, Oliver, Joe, and Paddy, sisters Lily and Mary (Dunne), extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Brendan Rest In Peace
Reposing at his home tonight (Friday) from 8.0’clock, with Rosary at 10.0’clock. Reposing on Saturday with Rosary at 5.30p.m. followed by Removal to St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory arriving at 6.50p.m. Requiem Mass on Sunday morning at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris-in-Ossory.
John O’Meara
Errill Village, Errill, Laois
O’Meara, Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. April 4th 2019. Peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross, Dublin. John, sadly mourned by his brother Michael and sister-in-law Lucy, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Saturday evening from 4pm with rosary at 8.30. Funeral Mass on Sunday in the Church of Our Lady, Queen of The Universe, Errill at 12.30 followed by burial in Errill Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. Please take note, there will be no 10am Mass in Errill on Sunday morning due to the funeral Mass.
Bridie O’Brien
15 New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Bridie O’Brien 15 New Road Portlaoise Co. Laois died 4th April in Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Deepley regretted by her daughters Margaret, Theresa and Elizabeth, sons William and Richard, predeceased by her son John (Horsey), grandchildren and great grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, relatives and friends.
Rosary tonight in her home at 9pm. Memorial Mass at 12.30 on Sunday 7th April in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Bridie’s remains will be donated to Trinity College Body of Science, donations, if desired, to Portlaoise Daycare Centre.
Annie Newman (née Hennessey)
Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Newman (nèe Hennessey), Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise and formerly Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 4th 2019, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Annie, in her 101st year. Sadly mourned by her sister Bernadette (Smeaton), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and her dear friend Phil Deegan.
Reposing at O’ Sullivan’s funeral home, Rathdowney on Friday evening from 5pm with funeral prayers at 6pm followed by removal to The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in Rathdowney Local Cemetery.
Niall Phelan
15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath, Laois
Niall (Nally) Phelan 15 Cluin Inn, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 1st April 2019. Sadly missed by his partner Tara, children Aaron, Ella, and Adam, parents Fintan and Cathy, sister Sarah, brother Jason, nephews Conor and Daragh, niece Aoife, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home in Cluin Inn (R32X995) on Wednesday evening from 5pm, with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
House private on Thursday morning, please.
Jack Dickinson
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
Death occured in EarlsField . London In his 92nd year. Peacefully. Cremation will take place in London. Memorial service will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick at at a later date, which will be announced.
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