Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Judy Wall (née Campion)
Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Judy Wall (née Campion) Derryguile, Mountmellick and formerly Clonard, Mountrath, died April 11th, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her dear sister Eileen Fitzpatrick, Ballinakill.
Beloved wife of the late Kevin. Deeply regretted by her loving family and their spouses Linda, Pio and Teresa, Josephine and Michael (Reddin), Conor and Niamh, Martina and Christopher (Cox), grandaughter Becky and all her grandchildren, brother Paddy (Clonard), sisters Lil Carroll (Shanahoe), Peg Cheesman (U.K.), sister-in-law Marie Campion, brother-in-law John Carroll, nieces, nephews, neighbours relatives and her many friends.
In adherence with governmnet advice, Judy’s immediate family only can attend her funeral. Linda, Pio, Josephine, Martina and Conor would like to thank you all for your support and kind understanding at this very sad time and they very much look forward to arranging a memorial Mass for their dear mother as soon as the pandemic has passed.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent’s Community Hospital, Mountmellick.
Eoin Stone
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Suddenly. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Bridie and John, sisters Sinéad, Michelle and Amanda, brother Jason, their partners Mick, Wayne, Stephen and Anne, nephews and nieces, Alannah, Jenna-Lee, Niall, Donnacha and Tom, extended family relatives and friends.
Due to Government advice regards public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place. A Memorial Mass will take place for Eoin at a later date. Those who would like to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, can leave expressions of sympathy on the condolence section below.
Olive Steenson (née Moyles)
Mountmellick, Laois
Olive Steenson (née Moyles), of Graigue, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died on 9th April, 2020, peacefully, at Marymount Care Centre, Dublin; predeceased by her loving husband Robert (Bob) and brother John, deeply regretted by her loving daughters Helen, Gwen, Elinor, Doreen and Pam, sons-in-law Michael, Niall, Nigel, Brian and Clive, her much loved grandchildren Ellen, Muireann, Óran, Harry, Stephen, Alison, Mark, Robyn, Lily, Thomas and Gavin, family, friends and neighbours.
Olive’s funeral will take place privately. Her family appreciate your support and thoughts at this sad time.
Paddy Delaney
Cappagh, Portlaoise, Laois
Paddy Delaney, Cappagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, died peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick, on April 11th 2020. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandneices, relatives and his many friends.
In adherence with government advice, only Paddy’s immediate family can attend at his funeral. The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this very sad time. A memorial Mass for Paddy will be arranged as soon as the pandemic has passed.
Thomas Fitzsimons,
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois/Carlow
At Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife Michelle, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Alan and William, aunt Louise, uncle William, sister-in-law Marguerite, brother-in-law Marty, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives and friends.
In keeping with current government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a Private Funeral will take place in the coming days. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Thomas’s life will take place at a later date.
Joe (Barber) Conroy
Gurteen, Rosenallis, Laois
Joe (Vice President Rosenallis G.A.A) died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois. Predeceased by his dear brothers Sean and Liam and his fond nephews John and Noel. Deeply regretted by his wife Teresa, daughters Orla O’Connor and Susan Norton, sons Declan and Joe, sister Maureen Lynch, (Drogheda), sons-in-law Martin and Evan, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Melissa, brothers-in-law Sean and Pat, sisters-in-law Margaret, Winnie and Teresa, his beloved grandchildren, neices and nephews, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
In accordance with Goverment and HSE guidelines Joe’s funeral will be for his immediate family only.
Teresa and family very much look forward to celebrating a memorial mass for Joe as soon as the pandemic has cleared and they want to thank you for your kind understanding.
Bill Devereux
7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, family Adrian, David and Sofie, brothers John, Pat and Donal, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive Funeral and House Strictly Private Please. A Memorial Mass for Bill will take place at a later Date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time.
Colm Healion
Clontarf, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Healion Colm, Clontarf and late of Mountmellick, Co. Laois, 9th April 2020. Peacefully at Beneavin House, beloved husband of the late Bridie and loving father of Maura, Terri, Mel and the late Joanie. Sadly missed by his loving brother Brian, grandchildren, Ciaran, Donal, Colum, Andrew, Stuart, Sarah, Lara and Mia, great granddaughter Edith, sons-in-law, Gerry, David and Paul, sisters-in-law May (Healion), May (Mulhall), brother-in-law Patrick, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
A private funeral will take place due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings.
Jim McDonald
Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois/Timahoe, Laois/Straffan, Kildare
McDonald, Jim Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois and late of Straffan, Kildare and Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois died suddently on Thursday 9th April.
Beloved and proud father of Andrew and Stephen and daughter-in-law Niamh. Loving partner to Mary Sweeney (nee Scully), dearly loved brother to Matt, Margaret, Kate and brother-in-law Michael. Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and so sadly missed by his extended family, friends, colleagues and all those who knew him.
Given the Government guidance currently in place, a private funeral with immediate family only, will take place.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support at this time. A memorial mass for Jim will take place at a later date.
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.
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