Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam (Billy) Lupton
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois / Crosspatrick, Kilkenny
Liam Lupton, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. May 12th 2020. Peacefully at home, predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brother Peter. Sadly missed by his daughter Julianne, his brother Joe, sister Joan, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, neighbours, realtives and friends.
Rest in Peace
As per the COVID-19 Directive House, Funeral and Burial strictly private. The funeral mass will be streamed from The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in Bealady cemetery. Condolences can be sent via the condolence page below. No flowers by request, donations can be made on line to The Irish Cancer Society (fundraising@irishcancer.ie). Your understanding is appreciated at this sad time.
Ann O’Mahoney (née Bergin)
Mountrath road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at home, in the care of her family. Predeceased by her son Thomas. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Liam, sons Stephen and Paul, Nickey, grandchildren Laura, Kieran, Danniella and Sam, brothers Donal, Joe, John and Edward, sisters Molly, Sarah and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid-19 directives, a private family funeral will take place.
Ann Loughman (née Dunne)
17 Rahin Road, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Pre-deceased by her husband Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving son Breiffni, daughter Yvonne, brother Michael, sisters Mary and Celia, daughter-in-law Trisha, son-in-law Donal, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren Darragh, Donal, Patrick, Caroline and Deirbhile, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
A private family funeral will take place, due to government advice regarding public gatherings. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the Facebook page of Watchlive.ie at 11am on Wednesday 13th May or by clicking the link https://vimeo.com/417358870
Ena Geoghegan (née Walsh)
6 Crow Lane, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Matt and dear mother of the late Fergus. Deeply regretted by her loving family Ann and her husband Michael, Denis and his wife Aileen, Caroline and her partner Danny, Laurence and his wife Patricia, Fiona, Pamela and her husband Fergus, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive a Family Funeral will take place. A Memorial Mass for Ena will take place at a later Date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. Ena’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday at 11am on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
John Whelan
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Deeply regretted by his sisters Dolly and Mary, brothers Ned and Anthony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid-19 directive a private family funeral will take place.
Claire Fry (née Phelan)
Greystones, Wicklow / Portlaoise, Laois / Dublin
FRY (née Phelan) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow late of Portlaoise and Dublin) May 8, 2020 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of both St. Vincent’s Hospital and Greystones Nursing Home. Claire, beloved wife of the late Brian and loving mother of Emma. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law Stéphane Claude, her sisters Carmel and Ann, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her extended family, former residents and staff in Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, and friends.
In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Claire’s Funeral will take place privately. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Plan International Ireland (www.plan.ie) or the Donkey Sanctuary (www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie/).
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 12, 2020
