Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Theresa Sherlock
St Patricks Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sherlock, Theresa, April 12th 2020. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her relatives and especially the staff and fellow patients at the Maryborough Centre, Portlaoise.
A private funeral will take place, due to government advice regarding public gatherings. The family thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
Gearld (Ger) O’Neill
Mountmellick, Laois
Gearld (Ger) O’Neill, Emmet Terrence, Mountmellick. Died April 12th 2020.
The complete obituary will be published Monday afternoon.
Sarah (Bessie) Lynam
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
Sarah (Bessie) Lynam (née Quinn) Shanbeg, Rosenallis Co. Laois died April 12th 2020 unexpectedly at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and dear mother of Stephen and Ray. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters-in-law Caryn and Martina, grandchildren Ann-Marie, Deirdre, Fiona, Eimear, and Mary, greatgrandchildren Ava and Oran, brother Seán, sisters -in-law Ann,Mary and Kathleen, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
In compliance with Gov. advice Sarah’s funeral will be for her immediate family and they would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad time and to let you know that they will arrange a memorial mass for Sarah as soon as the pandemic has cleared.
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.
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