Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ber Devaney
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Galway City, Galway
Devaney (Diviney), Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Forster St, Galway, 28th March 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Former member of the teaching staff at Patrician College, Ballyfin. Bernard (Ber), dearly loved husband of Phil and loving dad to Ronan and Aidan. Beloved brother of Paddy and the late Maura. Sadly missed by his sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Thelma, precious grandchildren Sam, Laura and Kate, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues and wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements will be finalised later.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Monsignor John V Fitzpatrick
Deer Park, Mountrath, Laois/Sutton, Dublin
The death has occurred of Monsignor John V. Fitzpatrick (Dublin Diocese) Deer Park, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Fitzpatrick, Monsignor John V. retired Parish Priest of St. Fintan’s, Sutton, Co. Dublin died peacefully in the wonderful care of the Blackrock Hospice after a short illness borne with faith and conviction. Son of the late Thomas and Josephine Fitzpatrick, Deer Park, Mountrath, he is deeply regretted by his brother William, his sisters Mary (Mullally) and Josephine, sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, the Archbishop and Priests of the Archdiocese, relatives and friends.
Requiescat In Pace
In keeping with government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass for immediate family only, will be held in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, on Wednesday 1st April at 11.00 a.m. and this can be viewed via the parish webcam stfintansparish.ie.
A memorial Mass will be arranged at a later date.
P.J Maher
Monasterevin, Kildare/Laois
Monasterevin and Raheen, Laois. Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace
Due to the Covid – 19 Directive a Memorial Mass will take place for P. J. at a later date.
Siobhan Breen (née Murphy)
Brock View, Mountmellick, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Breen (nee Murphy) Brock View, Mountmellick. March 26th 2020 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James Hosp. Dublin. Siobhan, dearly loved wife to Martin and cherished mother to Lisa, Niamh and Saoirse. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Catherine, Liam, Eamon, Joseph, Shay, Ciaran, Fergal, Sheila, Padraig, Cathal and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Family funeral will take place on Monday morning. Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick at 11 am on Monday morning. Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. House private. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 29, 2020
