Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Darragh Fennell
Glenbrook, Ballyroan, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Darragh Fennell, Glenbrook, Ballyroan and late of Coote Terrace, Portlaoise. Died on the 30th March 2020. Predeceased by her father Jimmie Fennell. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken partner Pat (Whelan) her two adored sons Patrick and Ted, her loving mother Regina Fennell, sisters Eva, Kizzy (Lewis), Jac (Billings) brothers John, Diarmuid, George, Evan, Colman and Stewart, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephew, Laura, Jamie and the Whelan family, relatives, friends and colleagues at Shaws Portlaoise.
Given the exceptional climate and to protect everyone who knew Darragh, a private funeral with immediate family only will take place. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
Breda Murray (née Sheeran)
Colt, Ballyroan, Laois
Breda Murray (née Sheeran) Colt, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Died March 29th 2020. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Breda is predeceased by her husband Bernie and baby son Eamon. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Denise and Aileen, sons Bernard and Sean, daughters-in-law Liz and Anne-Marie, son-in-law Fergus, much loved Gran to Chris (and his partner Anne-Marie) Ben, Tara, Charlotte, Rebecka, her sister Mary (Delaney), brothers, Tom and Dinny, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, her close family friend Catherine Cranny, neighbours, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Breda’s Funeral will take place privately.
Covid 19 Protocol must be in place at all times. Breda’s family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time and very much look forward to a memorial Mass for Breda at a later date.
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.
Given the exceptional climate, and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew Ber, a private Funeral with immediate family only will take place. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 30, 2020
