Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jack Hyland
Garryhinch, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Late of C. I. E.. Peacefully at home in his 89th year. Jack is predeceased by his son Billy and sister Vera. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, loving son Eugene, daughters-in-law, much loved grandchildren, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, his many wonderful neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Saturday from 2:30pm with Removal at 4:50pm arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington at 5:30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12 :15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Family Flowers Only Please.
“AT REST”
Sean Brophy
St Fintan’s Tce, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence, husband of the late Maura and predeceased by his brothers Tommy, Martin and sister Eileen.
Deeply regretted by his loving children, Kevin, Eileen, Terence, Fergal and Maeve, sisters Josie and Clyle, sister in law, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Phelan’s Funeral Home, Durrow, from 3.00pm on Saturday evening with Rosary at 8.00pm. Funeral prayers on Sunday morning at 11.00am, followed by removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. House private, please.
Muriel James
O Moore Forest, Mountmellick, Laois
James, Muriel Elizabeth. 2nd January 2020. Eglinton, Derry, formerly Kensington, London and Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Peacefully, and surrounded by her family. In the exceptional care of Altnagelvin Hospital. Sadly missed by her nieces Fiona, Heather and Sarah, her sister-in-law Gloria, grand-nieces Zoe, Leah, Maeve, Charlotte and Isobel, her grand-nephew Christopher, and by David and Brian. Also her many friends and former colleagues at Peter Jones.
Funeral Service at 2pm in the Methodist Church, Mountmellick, on Saturday 4th January, followed by interment at St. Paul’s churchyard.
“The Day thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”
Teresa O’Hara (née Browne)
No 1. St. Canice’s Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Teresa O’Hara (neé Browne), No 1. St. Canice’s Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Co.Laois. Died 2nd January 2020, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of doctors, nurses, and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home (eircode R32 EF63) on Friday evening from 5. o’clock, with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory, for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery.
House strictly private on Saturday morning please.
Bill Davis
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick Laois
Bill Davis, Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Co. Laois passed away peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne, in the loving care of the The Staff at St. Vincents Community Nursing Home, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Dorothy Anne Reid (Rosenallis) brother Howard (U.K.), brother-in-law Albert, sister-in-law Linda, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home (Eircode R32PC95) on Saturday from 10.30am until removal at 11am to The Methodist Church, Mountmellick, arriving for Funeral Service at 11.15am. Private Cremation Service will take place later. No flowers please. Donations if desired to The Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise. A donation box will be in place in The Methodist Church during the Service.
Nancy Duggan (née Quinn)
Seattle, USA and formerly Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully in Seattle.
Deeply regretted by her brother Martin, sisters Nora (Phelan) and Theresa (Mahony), sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Seattle on Friday followed by burial in Seattle. A Mass celebrating Nancy’s life will be held in Cullohill at a later date.
Eileen Hynes (née Quinn)
O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Hynes. Eileen Joan. (née Quinn) O’Moore Place, Portlaoise and Ballyfermot. Dec 30th 2019. Peacefully after a long illness bravely borne at her residence. Deeply regretted by her loving husband and Carer Thomas. Brothers Tony, Desmond and Bernard. And loving sister Maura Quinn. Sisters in law Geraldine, Marie, Suzanne, and Marie Therese. Brothers in law Joey, and Marty, Nieces, nephews, extended family and neighbours, Resident of O’Moore Place.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Saturday from 4.30 pm with rosary at 6 pm. Removal on Sunday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12.30 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer society.
Mary (Jo) McDonnell (née Maher)
Shanahoe, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Walter, son Colm, sister Phyllis, daughter-in-law Teresa, grandchildren Cliodhna and Muireann, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her son Colm’s residence Shanahoe from 4pm on Wednesday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Thursday. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Shanahoe. House private on Thursday morning by request.
Bernie Doyle (née Brennan)
Kellyville, Ballintubbert, Laois
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughter Marie, son James, sisters Margaret, Bridie and Catherine, brothers Liam and Seán, son-in-law Thomas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Harry and Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eir Code R14 HN60) from 6pm on Tuesday evening . Reposing on Wednesday with Rosary on Wednesday evening at 8pm. Removal by Rigney’s Funeral Director’s on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. House private Thursday morning please.
Sean Peake
Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois/Rosenallis, Laois
Sean Peake Ashgrove, Mountmellick and Avolia,Mountmellick Co.Laois. (Suddenly) Sadly missed by his loving wife Peggy, sons Billy and John, grandson Joshua, daughters -in-law Geraldine (Dunne) and AnnMarie (Keane). Beloved brother of Billy, Rita, Celia, Dominic, Clare and Brendan. Predeceased by his brothers Tony, Joe and Pat. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home this Tuesday evening from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Prayers in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10am. Removal at 10.50am to St Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery. House private, please.
Ann Tobin (née Maher)
14 Tihilly & late of the Lantern, Kilbride Street, Tullamore, Offaly/Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Bill. Ann will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Michael, Liam, Pat and Sean, daughters Mary, Bridget, Barbara and Elizabeth, sons in law, daughters in law, her 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, brothers John (London) and Michael (Cullohill), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home, 14 Tihilly, The ullamore (R35 F2Y6), on Monday from 2pm until Rosary at 6pm. Removal after Rosary to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, arriving at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 10am. Burial after Mass in St Colman’s New Cemetery, Mucklagh.
Patrick (Paddy) Holohan
Ross, Rathdowney, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Holohan, Ross, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and The Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. 29th December 2019. Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny in his 86th year. Beloved brother to Breda (Tipperary Town), Frank (Wicklow) and Lill (Dublin). Deeply regretted by his brother and sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, Co. Laois on Monday evening from 7 o’clock with rosary at 8 o’clock. Funeral prayers on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock followed by removal at 6.30 to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Galmoy. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
