Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Rosemary (Ro) Antoinette Brennan (née O’Connor)
Templeogue, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Rosemary (Ro) Antoinette Brennan (nee O’Connor), Templeogue, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise. Rosemary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross on the 13th of June 2020. Beloved wife of Martin Brennan and wonderful mother to cherished sons Ian and Clive. Rosemary will be forever loved by daughters-in-law Dara and Jennifer and her adoring grandchildren Lily, Grace, Scarlett, Chloe and Alexander.
She will be dearly missed by her sisters Maeve, Carol and Bernadette, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Frances, Mary and Anne and brothers-in-law Sean and Alexander. Rosemary will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff in St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
May her soul rest in peace.
Due to government guidelines, a private funeral will take place for Rosemary for close family and friends only. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot due to current restrictions can view the funeral service on St. Colmcille’s Church webcam (www.knocklyonparish.ie).
Please remember Rosemary at 11am on Wednesday morning. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Bernadette O’Connell White
Carnamadra, Kinvara, Galway / Castletown, Laois
Bernadette O’Connell White, Carnamadra, Kinvara, Co. Galway, (formerly of Castletown, Co. Laois). June 15th, 2020. Bernadette passed away surrounded by family in her home and garden on Monday, June 15th following a long and brave battle with illness. Daughter of the late Michael O’Connell and Patricia O’Neill O’Connell and sister of Andrew, Kieran, Anne, Jack and Nora. Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, children Hannah, Oisin and Tessa, daughter-in-law Ruth and beloved granddaughter Freya Bea.
May Bernadette rest in peace.
In compliance with current Government guidelines, Ber’s funeral Mass will be for immediate family only and will take place at 12 noon, June 16th at St. Coman’s Church, Kinvara. House strictly private please.
Raymond Wolseley
The Square, Ballinakill, Laois
Late of Derry .Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Marjorie. Deeply regretted by his son Christopher, daughter Sue, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandson, carers Pauline and Eileen, relatives and friends.
“At Rest ”
A Memorial Service for Raymond will take place at a later date.
Lorraine Dunne
Killabban, Ballylinan, Laois
Daughter of Richard and the Late Kathleen. Loving sister of Olga and Richard. Sadly missed by Noleen, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand-aunt Ber, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved her.
A private funeral Mass will take place in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen on Wednesday morning at 11 am . Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 16, 2020
