Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ayse Carter (née Emin)
Balladine Heights, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Eamon, son Ryan, daughter April, sister, brothers, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 5pm on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to St. Patrick s Church, Ballyroan for 11am. Requiem Mass on Saturday. Cremation afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.
Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Assocation.
Helena Kavanagh (née Byrne)
Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois / Bluebell, Dublin
Formerly of La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving children Helena, Shane and Jason,husband George, daughter-in-law Nicola, son-in-law Ben, grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Jake, Alana and Emily, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington County Laois on Thursday from 6pm with Prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of The Wayside, Bluebell, Dublin on Friday at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Palmerstown Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital
Jimmy (James) KEHOE
Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois
Jimmy (James) Kehoe of Killeshin, Carlow, Co. Laois (lifelong member of The Holy Cross Sodality, Killeshin)
passed away peacefully, at his home, on January 28th, 2020, in his 83rd year.
Predeceased by his wife Annie Claire.
He will be sadly missed by his sons Jim (Seamus), Joseph and Martin,
daughters-in-law Edel, Susan and Amelia, grandchildren Joselyn, Sean, Clare, Anna, Luke, April, James, Cormac and Saoirse, sister Ann, brother Joe, sister-in-law Bridie, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends & neighbours.
Reposing at his home (R93 FT99) from 4p.m on Thursday with Prayers at 9p.m. Reposing on Friday from 12 noon with removal at 6.45p.m that evening to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving at 7.30p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 Noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Parking available at Killeshin Community Center (R93 CX34) and a shuttle bus will operate to Jimmy’s residence every 15 minutes.
John (Jack) Behan
Late of Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving and tender care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home Monasterevin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nora, daughter Denise, sons John and Mark, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and large circle of friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Tuesday from 9pm with Rosary at 10pm. Reposing on Wednesday from 4pm with Removal at 6:45pm arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To a Charity of your Choice.
Paul Creagh
Rosenallis, Laois
Paul Creagh, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died January 28th 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Drormnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his father Billy, mother Pearl and son Dillon. Survived by his wife Mary, his children Shannen, Devin and Mason and brother David. Will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Droimnín Nursing Home from 6pm Wednesday, 29th January, Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 12pm. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
Teresa (Patty) Humphries (née Tierney)
Drumcondra, Dublin / Abbeyleix, Laois
Humphries, (née Tierney) Drumcondra, Dublin and late of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois on 27th January 2020 (peacefully) after a short illness at the Mater Hospital, Teresa (Patty) beloved wife of the late Christy and loving mother of Jean, Christopher and Seamus. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Christy, sister Breda, daughter-in-law Linda, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing in the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Thursday evening (Jan. 30th) from 5pm until 7pm with family in attendance. Removal on Friday morning (Jan. 31st) to Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by funeral to Dardistown Cemetery.
Thomas (Tommy) O’Rourke
Ballycormack, Mountrath, Laois
Thomas (Tommy) O’Rourke, Ballycormack, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 25th January 2020, after a short illness, at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters. Predeceased by his daughter Maria, his parents Bridget & Laurence, and his siblings. Deeply regretted by his daughters Lillian and Elaine, sister Bridget O’ Rourke-Smith (London), his adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law Daragh (Moore), Tadhg (Kirwan), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath (eircode R32 Y661) on Tuesday evening from 6.0’clock, with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin (eircode R32 TD61), arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal”
Patrick Conlan
2 Snugboro, Daingean, Offaly / Wolfhill, Laois
Formerly Kellystown, Wolfhill, Co. Laois. Pre-deceased by his sisters Kathleen and Frances. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Jenny (Conlan) and Breege (Clarke), brother Maurice, sisters Mary and Lill, son-in-law Shane, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren John, Le, Noel and Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy from 4.30pm on Monday evening. Removal on Monday evening at 7pm to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday followed by burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
