Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Scully
Derragooney, Knock, Roscrea, Tipperary/Camross, Laois
And formerly of Ballinrally, Camross, Co. Laois.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Josie.
Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary (O Dea), Francis (McDermott) and Josie (Morrissey), brothers Ted and Paddy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his sister Francis McDermott residence (E53 C925) on Friday evening from 3pm with prayers at 8pm. Private removal on Saturday morning arriving in Knock Church for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to Pieta House.
Elizabeth Geoghegan (née Mealy)
28 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
Geoghegan (nee Mealy) 28 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co. Laois Peacefully at St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. Elizabeth. Predeceased by her husband Eamonn. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family, sons Eamonn and Stephen, daughter Marie, sister Kathleen, brothers Georgie and Michael, grandchildren Sean, Edward, Isabel, Jennalee, Dylan, Aunt Dina, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R93 WOY6) from 4pm Thursday with vigil prayers and rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday to St Abban’s Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 1pm Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please on Friday morning.
Margaret (Peggy) Cassin (née Egan)
Rathmakelly, Ballacolla, Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat, brother Kieran, sisters May, Hannah & Bridie (All of Dama, Ballyhale). Sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives & wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence in Rathmakelly, Ballacolla (R32 PX34) this Friday from 4.00pm with Funeral Prayers at 7.00pm followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, arriving at 7.30pm. Requeim Mass on Saturday morning at 11.00am followed by burial in St. Fergals Cemetery Ballacolla.
Des Copeland
Emo Park, Emo, Laois
Peacefully at home. Loving Dad of the late Frank. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughter Aine, son-in-law Dougie, daughter-in-law Miriam, granddaughter Laura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arriving St John’s Church Killenard on Thursday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 14, 2020
