Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Thomas (Tom) Behan
Graiguevalla, Errill, Laois
Behan, Graiguevalla, Errill, Co. Laois, 25th of June 2019, Thomas (Tom), in the loving care of Bernie and Staff, Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Mary, deeply regretted by his daughters Mary (Gleeson, Clonmore) and Noreen, brothers Paddy and Willie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law Phil and Seamus, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore this Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment in Bealady Cemetery afterwards. Family flowers only, House private please.
Albert Denton
Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully. Loving husband of the late Bridget (Bridie). Sadly missed by his loving son Barry, daughter Anne, sister Audrey, daughter-in-law Jackie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Nursing Home on Thursday from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 11:30am arriving St John’s Church Killenard for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Irish Cancer Society.
Kathleen Donagher (née Horan)
Droughill Bishopswood, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly Bracklone Street Portarlington. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Deeply regretted by her loving husband George, family, brothers, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 6pm with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday at 9:10am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends of Tullamore Hospital.
Jack Dickinson
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
Dickinson, Earlsfield, London and formeryly Derryguile, Mountmellick. Passed away peacefully on March 14th 2019. In his 92nd year. Son of the late John and Mary Dickinson. Jack is dearly missed by his loving wife Pat and his daughter Mary. Predeceased by his daughter Nora. Deeply regretted by his family, brother Billy, sister Mai, nephews, John, Ger, Paddy, Dick and Mark, nieces Catherine and Colette.
His daughter Nora’s ashes will be interred also. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick on Saturday, June 29th, at 11am.
Thomas (Tom) Keating
Knockbawn, Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
Tom passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of St. James’ Hospital, Dublin. Beloved brother of Elsie (Igoe), Patty (Critchley) and the late Mona (Casey), and also the late Michael and Jack. Sadly missed by his sisters, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence in Spink from 8pm on Monday evening and Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm to St. Lazarian’s Church, Knock arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clogh, Castlecomer.
John Flynn
Clonaslee, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
John Flynn, Mountmellick and formerly Gorragh Clonaslee. Died Peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally, June 23rd 2019. Beloved husband of Pauline. Deeply regretted by his wife, brother Pat, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick this Monday evening from 6pm Recital of The Rosary at 8pm Prayers in the Funeral Home on Tuesday morning at 10.30am. Removal at 10.50am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 26, 2019
