Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anita BRENNAN (née Kealy)
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Anita Brennan (née Kealy), Arles, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 5th, 2019, at her home.
Beloved wife of P.J, adored mother of Maya, cherished sister of Breda, Mairead, Kevin, Enda, Caroline and Kenneth and much loved daughter of the late James and Anna.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, brothers, sisters, father-in-law Tom, mother-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, especially her good friend Pauline.
May Anita Rest In Peace
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, Carlow from 3pm on Saturday with Prayers at 8pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass at 10a.m on Sunday at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Éist, Carlow.
Elizabeth Dunne
21 Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Elizabeth Dunne, 21 Connolly St., Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died peacefully at her home in the loving tender care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Michael and grandson Damien and daughter-in-law Mary. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters Joe, Ann, Brendan, Michael, Eugene, Marie, Veronica and Brian, daughters -in-law, sons-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home, funeral arriving St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only.
For live streaming of Elizabeth’s Requiem Mass www.mountmellickparish.ie
Elizabeth (Lil) Buggie (née O’Keeffe)
Garrons, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Clover Lodge Nursing Home Athy. Loving wife of the late Martin and dear mother of the late Joe and Noel. Deeply regretted by her loving family Martin, Charlie, Margaret and Dan, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Charlie’s residence (eircode R32 A093) Garrons Stradbally on Friday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday at 11:20am arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Oakdale Cemetery Stradbally.
House Private On Saturday Morning Please.
Margaret Drennan (née O’Brien)
Ratheniska, Stradbally, Laois / Tubber, Clare
Drennan (nee O’Brien) Margaret, Ratheniska House, Stradbally, Co. Laois (R32 A264) and late of Aughrim, Tubber, Co. Clare. Decemember 4th 2019. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Abberyleix CNU. Surrounded by her loving family. Retired Court Stenographer, Irish Courts Service. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Arthur, son Diarmaid, daughter-in-law Anne, grandsons Séan and Padraig. Loving sister to Maureen, Sr Kathleen, Imelda, Bridget, Paddy and the late John. Sadly missed by her life long friend Mary Early, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence from 2 pm on Friday, concluding with rosary at 8 pm sharp. Removal to the Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska on Saturday to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday morning please. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Abbeyleix CNU.
Neville James
Mountmellick, Laois
Neville James, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died unexpectedly, December 1st 2019. Deeply regretted by his wife Gloria, daughters Fiona, Heather and Sarah. Sister Muriel, grandchildren Zoe, Leah, Maeve, Christopher, Charlotte and Isobel, sons-in-law, sister-in-law and his many friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on Thursday afternoon.
Michael Bergin
Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at his residence in the loving care of his family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breda, daughter Debra, sons Gerard, Raymond and Michael, brothers, sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4 pm. Wednesday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. Donation box in the church.
Mary Ellen Cowley (née Kearney)
Laughaun, Tullamore, Offaly / Clonaslee, Laois
Late of Glendine, Clonaslee. Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her sister Sr. Benignus, niece Margaret, nephew John, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore, on Friday from 4pm until removal at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10am with burial, after Mass, in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Mucklagh.
Alfred (Alf) Leech
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Leech, Alfred (Alf) Shanbeg, Rosenallis Co. Laois, December 4th 2019 in his 102nd year, in the care of his adoring family at home. Predeceased by his loving wife Sylvia (nee Goodwin). Father of Beckie (Harris), George, Heather (Fletcher) and Brian, Father-in-law of Tom, Moira, John and Rhona. Pre-deceased by his grandsons, Mark, George and Phillip. Deeply regretted by his loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-brother Albert, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in his home (Eircode R32V262) on Thursday from 2pm. Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, on Friday, 6th of December, arriving at 3pm for funeral service. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery. House private Friday morning, please.
Zbigniew Adamczyk
Esker hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Adamczyk, Buttercup Avenue, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. Passed away on Nov 29th 2019 at Tullamore Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by his partner Anna Banachowska, his loving son Iwo, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 6.30pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Cremation will follow afterwards.
Sean Hanrahan
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sean Hanrahan, Main Street, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois, Dec. 2, 2019, (unexpectedly) at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Margaret. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Joe and Michael, sister Catherine (Bowe), aunt Alice (Campion), sisters in law Marie and Noreen, brother in law John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
May Sean Rest In Peace
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown (EirCode R32 TN84) this Wednesday evening (Dec. 4th.) from 4 o’c with removal at 7 o’c to St. Canice’s Church, Borris in Ossory (EirCode R32 P2YK) arriving at 7.30 o’c. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning (Dec. 5th.) at 11 o’c, with burial immediately afterwards in Killasmeestia Cemetery (Eircode R32 XKOO).
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