Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Joe Ryan
Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Ryan, Joe, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, 22nd March 2020. Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eillen, and dearly loved father to Martin, Eileen, Catherine, Caroline and Siobhan. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Donnacha, sons-in-law John McCourt and Kenneth Glynn, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Karen, Shauna, James, Hollyrose, Stephen and David, great-grandchildren Kian and Mia, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Rest in Peace
A family requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Covid-19 protocol will be observed. House strictly private. Memorial mass will take place at a later date.
Michael McEvoy
Mountrath rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy, Michael, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, March 21 2020. Peacefully, in the loving care of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Peggy Kelly and Kitsie Phelan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nicees, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.
Family Mass will take place at 12 noon on Monday, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Covid-19 protocols apply. Social distancing shall be observed.
James McMahon
Clopook, Stradbally, Laois, R32 N5T3 / Tulla, Clare
Formerly of Tulla Co Clare. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Maretta, Deirdre and Veronica. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons in law, James and Simeon, grandchildren Ava, Sarah, Molly and Eliza, brother John, sisters Kathleen and Theresa, sister in law, Marie, predeceased by his brother Paddy and sister Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
A private funeral will take place, due to goverment advice regarding public gatherings. A memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
Joe White
Rapla, Rathdowney, Laois
White, Rapla, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 21st, 2020. Peacefully in the wonderful care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Joe, predeceased by his brothers William and Palk and his sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe. Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Peg and her family, Catherine, Julie-Anne, Mary, Mairead and Thomas, his brother Tommy, sisters-in-law Mary and May, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grand-neices, neighbours, relatives and friends.
As per the COVID-19 directive, Funeral and House Strictly Private.
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