Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Winifred (Winnie) Joyce (née Grace)
Castlewood, Durrow, Laois
Winifred (Winnie) Joyce Nèe Grace, Meadow View House, Castlewood Durrow formerly The Square, Durrow. Predeceased by her husband Henry. Peacefully at Droimnin Nursing home, Stradbally. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter Bernie, son in law Sean, granddaughters Rebecca and Vanessa, grandson Sean, nieces, nephews and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Bernie’s residence Meadow View House, Castlewood from 12 noon on Thursday 2nd May with Rosary at 8pm. Requeim Mass on Friday 03rd May at 11am in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. House Private Friday morning Please.
Séamus Meaney
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois
Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, his dear friend Betty, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
May Séamus Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence in Boley, Ballylinan, from 1pm on Thursday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Friday by Malone Funeral Directors, arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams, for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. House private on Friday morning, please.
Martina Winfield (née Daly)
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Martina Winfield (nee Daly), Morganton, North Carolina, USA and formerly of Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, died 17th April 2019 in the loving care of her husband Ray. Beloved daughter of the late John & Ann Daly, Shanbeg, Rosenallis and dear sister of Noel (Mucklagh, Tullamore). Deeply regretted by her loving husband, brother, parents-in-law Richard and Edna, sisters-in-law Coleen and Ann, brother-in-law Richard Jnr., aunts Val Bracken and Pauline Byrne, nieces Niamh and Emer, nephew Cathal, cousins, neighbours and friends in Morganton and former neighbours and friends in Rosenallis.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Martina in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Sunday, May 5th, at 11am followed by interment of ashes in the family plot in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
Brianna Cooper
4 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Brianna Cooper, 4 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died April 29th in her 6th month at Crumlin Children’s Hospital in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff and her loving parents John and Dianne. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken parents, sisters Rebecca, Gillian and Saoirse and brother Gavin, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbours, relatives and family friends.
Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick on Tuesday at 11 am Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Ronald McDonald House C/O Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The Donation Box will be in place in St. Joseph’s Church during the mass. House private please.
James Joseph Rowe
Mill Lane Killone, The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved husband of Anne and much loved father of James. Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandchildren, Shaun, James, Martin,and Christopher, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise from 2:00pm on Tuesday with rosary recital at 5:00pm. Removal at 6:00pm to arrive at the Church of The Assumption, The Heath for 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the CC Unit Portlaoise Hospital. House private on Wednesday please.
Brianna Cooper
4 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Brianna Cooper, 4 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died April 29th in her 6th month at Crumlin Children’s Hospital in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff and her loving parents John and Dianne. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken parents, sisters Rebecca, Gillian and Saoirse and brother Gavin, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbours, relatives and family friends.
Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick on Tuesday at 11 am Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Ronald McDonald House C/O Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The Donation Box will be in place in St. Joseph’s Church during the mass. House private please.
Lena Connolly (née White)
Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Paddy and much loved mother of Martin, Eugene, Dolores, Veronica, Josephine and Patricia. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the family home on Saturday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12:30pm in SS Peter & Paul’s Church. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. House strictly private on Sunday please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
