Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Margaret (Madge) BYRNE (née Cruite)
Margaret (Madge) Byrne (née Cruite) Cabinteely, Dublin and formerly of Balytarsna, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, 11th Novemeber 2019 peacefully, with family and in the wonderful care of the staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas and much-loved mother of Martyn and Anne. Cherished sister of her late brothers and sisters, John (twin brother), Anne, Patrick, Mary, Richard, Michael and Patricia. Sadly missed by her son, daughter, daughter-in-law Geraldine and son-in-law John, sisters-in-law Josephine, Peg, Mary, Margaret and Mary Jane, brother-in-law Murt, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Quinns Funeral Home, Glasthule Road, Sandycove, Dublin Wednesday evening from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal Thursday morning to St. Brigid’s Parish Church, Cabinteely arriving for 10.00 am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Askamore Cemetery, Gorey, Co. Wexford arriving at 1.00 pm approx. Family flowers only please donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice or any charity of choice. Enquiries to McCrea Funeral Directors 087 2888981.
John Edwin Carter
Lisbigney, Ballinakill, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
John Edwin Carter of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home and formerly of Lisbigney, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. John Edwin died in the exceptional care of the staff at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Sadly missed by his sister Martha (Hendy), brother George, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Removal from The Chapel of Rest at Portlaoise Regional Hospital on Thursday afternoon at 1.50pm to All Saints Church, Ballinakill for Funeral Service at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.
Teresa TD Walsh (née Hendrick)
7 Maisonettes, Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
And formerly of 27 Kennedy Park, Roscrea. Pre-deceased by her husband Joe. Sadly missed by her loving family, her daughter Angela, sons Martin (Seven) and Joseph, her brother Tony (Hendrick), son-in-law Kieran, daughters-in-law Margaret and Noreen, grandchildren Martin, Owen, Sean, Laura and Dan, great-grandchildren Mia, AJ, Kayleigh and Dylan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea on Wednesday evening from 6.00 with rosary at 8.00. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.30 arriving in St. Cronan’s Church, Roscrea for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining new cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to North Tipperary Hospice.
Bernie Daly (née Noonan)
Portlaoise, Laois/Ballingarry (NR), Tipperary
Bernie Daly (née Noonan) Portlaoise and formerly Ballingarry, Co Tipperary died Nov. 11th 2019 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Retired Publican Portlaoise Arms and Powerscourt, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved husband Vincent and dear son Jimmy and loving brothers Paddy and Jim. Deeply regretted by her siblings Anne (Birr), Stephen (Ballingarry), Norah (Clonaslee), Christ (Ballingarry) her close friends Regina and Brian, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, neighbours relatives and many friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose at Portlaoise General Hospital on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Reposing Wednesday morning from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to The Church of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin, Kilcormac arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kilcormac. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Laois Hospice.
Patrick James Doogue
Farnans, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Husband of the Late Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Mary and Betty, step-daughter Shelley, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy from 6pm on Tuesday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Wednesday morning to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Loughlin Delaney
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois
Delaney, Loughlin. Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Greenview House, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise. 9th Nov 2019. Peacefully in the tender care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. Surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his loving children, Derry, Frances, Emily and their mother Mary. Son of the late John and Kathleen Delaney, Dear brother to Joe, Mary, Rena, Sheila, Madeleine, and John. Step son of the late Robbie. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Eve and Jonah, his companion, Carmel, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home from 7.30pm on Monday evening with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church for 11.30am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Ss Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Family flowers only; donation if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross.
Mary Geoghegan (née Deegan)
Ballyboden, Ballacolla, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Beloved wife of the late Con. Deeply regretted by her loving children Sean, Kathleen and Anne, grandchildren Claire, Niall and Jacqui, daughter in law Anne Marie, son in law Sean, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Phelan’s Funeral Home, Durrow from 3.00pm on Monday with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal on Tuesday to St Tighearnach’s Church, Cullohill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Durrow Cemetery.
Hugh Connolly
New Mills, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his brothers John and Denis, sister Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy from 6pm on Saturday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Sunday from 3pm. Removal on Sunday evening at 5pm to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 6pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday morning. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
Nicola Dollard (née Kelly)
Rathevan View, Portlaoise, Laois
Dollard (nee Kelly), Rathevan View and formerly Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. November 9th 2019. Peacefully at her home. Nicola, sadly mourned by her husband Damien and son Andrew, her parents Carmel and Gerry, brother John, sister Michelle, brother in law Alan, mother in law Marcella, father in law Billy, grandfather John, sister in law Erin, brother in law Michael, nieces Chloe, Rebecca, Sophie, Grace, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home Rathevan View (R32.EPWO) on Sunday and Monday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm on both evenings. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown followed by burial in Ss. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private on Tuesday morning. Family flowers only by request. Donations can be made at Nicola’s funeral to the Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise.
Patrick (Paddy) Loughman
Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois
Loughman, Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. November 7th 2019. Unexpectedly at home, Patrick (Paddy) sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Aíne, sons Sean and Padraig, daughters in law Kate and Vicky, grandchildren Finn, Mia, Eliza and Evan, his brothers and sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home (Quigley Park) on Tuesday evening from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations can be made at Paddy’s funeral to Tullamore Hospital Oncology Unit.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 12, 2019
