Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter McDonagh
Portlaoise, Laois
Peter McDonagh, 28 Clonrooske, Portlaoise. Died March 23rd 2020. Deeply regretted by his wife Mary (Née Nevin) and children Tiffany, Sue -Ellen, Mikeala, Peter Jnr and Mikey, brothers Michael, John, Bernie, Patrick and James, sisters, Winnie McCarthy, Elizabeth Nevin, Nora Gallagher and beloved grandaughter Annabella, uncles and aunts, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Rest In Peace.
Peters funeral will be for his immediate family only in line with Government and HSE guidelines. Sympathisers can extend sympathy on the online condolence facility below.
Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. Please use online Condolence book. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Maria McDonald
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
McDonald (nee Rochford), Beladd, Portlaoise. 25th March 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maria, beloved wife of Oliver and dearly loved mum to Sharon, Margaret, Sierra, Jan, Lee, and Cody. Cherished grandmother to Ava, Sophie, Calum, Emily, Ellen, Faye, Kyle, Robbie and Lauren. Loving sister to Angela. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, John, Shane, Garry and Mark, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace
Interment will take place at 3 pm on Friday in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date. Please use online Condolence book. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Seamus Brophy
Ballyring, Gathabaun, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully at St. James’ Hospital Dublin after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his Mam Kathleen, his Dad Jack, his foster parents Molly and Paddy. Sadly missed by the Kells and Brophy families, cousins, relatives, friends and Glanbia work colleagues.
Rest In Peace
In accordance with HSE guidlines a private family funeral will take place. Seamus’s family look forward to meeting everyone at a memorial service which will take place at a later date.
Seamus Mullally
Castlegate, Portarlington, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare
MULLALLY Seamus (Castlegate, Portarlington, Co. Laois & formerly of Seven Springs, Newbridge, Co. Kildare) – 23rd March 2020 (peacefully) following a short illness. Dearly loved and loving father of Elaine and Claire, beloved husband of the late Peggy, cherished ‘gan gan’ of Cerys, Pippa and Stefan. Sadly missed by his daughters, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren, sisters, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, his dear friend Mary and wide circle of wonderful friends, neighbours, extended family and relatives.
May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace
A private family Funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. Online donations to: https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/fundraise/daffodil-day/donate. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Seamus’s life will be held at a later date for all his family, neighbours and friends.
The family thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive time. House Strictly Private, thank you. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís
Philomena O’Neill (née Daly)
The Green . Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
O’Neill (nee Daly) The Green, Mountmellick Rd., Portaoise. March 23rd 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Oakdale Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Fiona. Dearly loved mother to Shane. Rebecca Russsell, Rachael Gorman, and Niamh McKain, sisters-in-law Peggy and Ann, sons-in-law, grandchildren Flynn, Dylan, Harry, Paddy and Shay, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Family Requiem mass will take place. With interment in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery at 1 pm on Thursday. Covid-19 Protocol will be in place. Social distancing to be observed. A memorial mass will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and co operation during this difficult time.
Pat O’Regan
Corner House, Errill, Laois / Clonakilty, Cork
Pat O’ Regan, Corner House, Errill, Co. Laois and formerly 12 Ashe Sreeet, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Peacefully at his home in Errill. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Mary and his sister Eileen, sister-in-law Nellie, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Pat’s funeral has taken place. Due to the COVID-19 directive a memorial mass will be announced at a later date.
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