Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Madeline Maher
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Maher Sr. Madeline, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, 6th May 2020, peacefully in the tender care of the Sisters and staff, Shalom Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents James and Margaret, her sisters Margaret, Kathleen and Mary, her brothers Seamus, Michael and Fr. Paul. Deeply regretted by her sisters Bridget, Patricia, Nora and Angela, her brother Noel, nieces, nephews, Presentation Community; extended family and friends.
Rest in Peace
A Mass to celebrate Sr. Madeline’s life will be held at a later date. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, a private burial will take place.
Michael Cullen
Kilteale, Stradbally, Laois
Cullen, Kilteale, Stradbally. May 5th 2020 Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Michael (Mick), dearly loved husband to Breda annd cherished father to Debbie and David. Adoring grandfather to Anna, Cillian, Dylan and Adam. Deeply regretted by his loving family, mother Kay Cullen, brothers, sisters, brothers, in law, sisters in law, son in law Kevin, daughter in law Julia, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Given the exceptional climate and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place, at 12 noon on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam. Burial afterwards in Kilteale cemetery.
Declan Doocey
Abbeyleix, Laois / Castletown, Laois
Declan Doocey, Abbeyleix and formaly of Aughafan, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Died May 5th 2020 following a tragic accident. Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, Sean and Billy sister Patricia (Allen). Deeply regretted by his loving family Helen, Mark, Paul, Conor, partner Grace, brothers, sisters, daughters in law, Doireann and Eadaoin, grandchildren Ella, Coel and Mia, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Declan Rest In Peace.
In accordance with Government and HSE recommendations regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for family only. A celebration of Declan’s life will be held at a later date.
Micheál Dorgan
Violet Hill, Dublin 11, Dublin / Laois
Dorgan, Micheál, Violet Hill, Dublin 11, formerly Laois, 4th May 2020. Peacefully in the Mater Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Catherine and Seán, sister Sheila and brother Liam. Micheál devoted and loving husband of Mary, wise and kind father of Noel, Jennifer, Colette, Deirdre, Tracy, Suzanne and Enda. Proud and loving grandfather of Jennifer, Garry, Christopher, Alan, Olly, Ava, Ben and Lucy. Sadly missed by his brothers Dermot and Noel,sons-in-law Vincent, Shay and Mark, daughters-in-law Janet and Githa, sisters-in-law Brigid, Nora and Mary, brother-in-law Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace
While we would love to have everyone with us at this sad time, in accordance with government restrictions a private funeral will take place. Micheál’s mass can be viewed on http://ballygallparish.ie/index.php/myballygalltv/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
