Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Anthony Tobin
Late of Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Anthony Tobin, late of Woodrook, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 14th April 2019 (unexpectedly), predeceased by his parents George and Alice, brother George, sadly missed by his family, sisters Marie, Kathleen, Betty, Esther, Alice, Bridget, and Caroline, brothers Michael, Jimmy, Paul and Davy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Anthony Rest In Peace
Reposing at Paul and Doreen’s Home No.6 Woodbrook (R32 Y 897), on Tuesday afternoon from 2.0’clock, with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath. House Private on Wednesday morning please.
Martin Foley
Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Laois / Enniscorthy, Wexford
Formerly of Monglass, Caim, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford. Died peacefully in the loving care of the Matron and staff at the General Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lily, daughter Caitriona, sons Kevin, Shaun, Martin, David and Paul, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Monday from 4pm with Rosary at 8.30pm. Arriving at the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown on Tuesday for Mass at 3pm. Burial immediately afterwards in Moyanna Cemetery. House private on Tuesday please.
Jack (John) Delaney
Clonbar Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Deeply regretted by his wife Betty, brother Joe, sister Breda (Mc Donald), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 3pm. on Sunday with Rosary at 8pm. reposal on Monday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal to St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request.Donations if desired to Laois Hospice. Donation box in the Church. House private on Tuesday morning please.
Elizabeth (Lil) O’Connor (née Meehan)
Kilbracken, Ballybrittas, Laois / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly Tieroger Portarlington. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Loving wife of the late Kevin. Deeply regretted by her loving sons , daughters, brothers, sisters , grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family , neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 Y6VO) on Monday with Removal at 7pm arriving the Sacred Heart Church Rath at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon . Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery , Killenard .
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White
Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow / Abbeyleix, Laois
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White, late of Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully on 11th April, 2019 at Blackrock Clinic, beloved husband of Jo, adored father of Helen, Zita and Patrick, cherished grandfather of Charlotte, Fintan and Beatriz, dearly loved brother of Zita, Monica and the late Reg and beloved father-in-law of Kevin.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, 16th April from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 17th April at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilquade followed by private cremation. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
Joe Doyle
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois / Gorey, Wexford
Doyle Joe, Monksbridge, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise (R32 F8RK) and late of Monaseed, Gorey, Co. Wexford. April 12th 2019. Passed peacefully with his loving partner Clare by his side. Deeply regretted by his loving partner and best friend Clare Delaney, sister Nuala, brothers Seamus, Dave, Paddy, Mick, Aidan and Johnny and the late Maurice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Saturday from 4 pm with prayers at 8 pm. Reposing again on Sunday with prayers at 8 pm. Removal on Monday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Robert Noel Newman
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois / Errill, Laois
Robert Noel Newman, Aughafan, Castletown, Co. Laois and late of Rathsaran, Errill, Co. Laois, April 11, 2019, peacefully at his home after a long illnes borne with dignity, devoted husband and best friend of Helen, sadly missed by his wife, family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown (eircode R32 TN84) on Friday, April 12th., from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon April 13th., to St. Jude’s Church, Annatrim, Coolrain (eircode R32 Y060) arriving for Funeral Service at 2.30pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. No flowers please by request. Donations, if desired, to Brain Injury Ireland, donation box in church.
House private please.
Michael Devoy
Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in the company of his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Mossy and Pat, daughters Kay, Noeleen and Pamela, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence today Wednesday from 8 o clock pm. Reposing tomorrow Thursday from 2 o clock with recital of the Rosary at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Arriving to The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday morning. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery. House strictly private on Friday morning please. Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital. Donation box will be at back of church.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 14, 2019
