Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Patchett (née O’ Brien)
Clonin, Mountrath, Laois / Ballyroan, Laois
Mary Patchett (nee O’Brien) Clonin, Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly of 1. Chapel Street, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Beloved and devoted wife to Graham. Dearly loved sister to her brother Martin and sister-in-law Susan. Wonderful and cherished aunt to Donna, nephews Loren, Emmet, Simon and Neal. Loving grand aunt to Alexandra and Thomas dearly beloved cousin to Paul, Christopher, Matthew and Charlotte. Deeply regretted and so sadly missed by her loving family, friends, colleagues and all those whose lives and hearts that were touched by our beautiful Mary.
Due to the Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
John Switzer
The Curragh, Kildare / Newbridge, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
SWITZER John (The Curragh, Roseberry, Newbridge ,Co. Kildare and Kilminchy, Portlaoise) – 8th April 2020 (peacefully) at Naas Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving son Johnnie, daughter Suzanne, and their mother Margaret, son-in-law David, grandson Matthew, sisters-in-law Marcella and Carol, extended family, relatives and friends.
May John Rest in Peace
A private Funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings.
Tommy Tuohy
Mountmellick, Laois
Tommy Tuohy, Portarlington Road, Mountmellick. Died April 7th 2020 at St.James Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving wife and family. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Nancy and children Mary, Tina, Tommy and Amanda. Granchildren Tom, Ruby, Wayne, Savannah, brothers Bill, Pa, Johnny and Michael, sisters Maggie, Maureen, Kathleen, Bunny, Nan, Gussie and Sheila. Son-in-law Patrick Greene. Uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Rest In Peace.
In keeping with Government and HSE advise Tommy’s funeral will be private. Nancy and her family thank u for your understanding at this very difficult time A memorial mass will be arranged for Tommy when the pandemic has cleared
Joseph Young
Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Laois
The death has occurred of Joseph Young, Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Ex Bord Na Mona Employee. Died the 7th of April 2020 peacefully, at home, in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of Frances and dear father of Anthony and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Eoin, grandchildren Hamish and Muiris, relatives and friends.
May Joseph Rest in Peace.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings a private family funeral will take place. A Memorial Service for Joseph will take place at a later date.
Joseph’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time. The Funeral Mass on Thursday, the 9th of April, at 12 noon, can be watched on www.mcnmedia.tv under Clonaslee Parish.
Joe (Josie) Corcoran
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois / Rahan, Offaly
Joe died on April 6th 2020, unexpectedly but peacefully at St.Vincent’s Nursing Unit, Mountmellick. He is also know as Josie and is predeceased by his beloved wife Peg and sisters Celine Kennedy (Ennis) and Kay Ryan (Portarlington).
Joe will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving sons Dermot and Gerard and daughter Siobhan Cordial (Sallins), grandchildren Sean, Eva, Tony, Hayley, Mairead, Rory, Cian and Dara, great-grandchildren Joe, Billy, Tim, Michael, Seamus and Tara, brother Rody (Rahan), sister Greta Mulroy (Portmarnock), daughters-in-law Mary and Brenda, son-in-law Mike, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Grant Joe Eternal Rest and Peace
Due to officaial restrictions and in the interset of public health, Joe’s funeral will be private. The Family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. A Memorial Mass for Joe will be celebrated at a later date.
Sean Egan
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sean Egan, Main Street, Borris in Ossory died April 7. 2020 peacefully in the wonderful care of Limerick University Hospital and of recent in the loving care of the staff at Villa Maria Nursing Home, Roscrea. Predeceased by his son Fintan and brother Fr. Denis Egan. Dearly loved by his wife Elizabeth (nee O’Donnell), daughters Margaret and Elizabeth, sons Fr. John and Denis, his sisters, Sr. Geard (Marie), Francis and Ursula. Sadly missed by his loving brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends.
May Sean Rest In Peace.
In accordance with Irish Government and HSE recommendations a private funeral will take place on Thursday morning the 9th April in his home in Borris-in-Ossory followed by private burial at the local cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 8, 2020
