Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Kennedy
Dunmasc, Portlaoise, Laois
Kennedy, John, Dunmasc, Portlaoise and formerly Kennedys Chemist, Main St., Portlaoise, August 8th 2020. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the staff of St Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ita, daughters Jean, Anne, Grainne and Fionnuala, sons Paul and Enda, daughter in law Helen, sons in law Frank, Philip and Alain, grandchildren Jean, Sean, Ellen, Liam, Aine, John, Aidan and Ciara, relatives and friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/.
Burial afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Danny Kinahan
Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Laois
Danny Kinahan, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney and formerly Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. August 5th 2020. Unexpectedly at his home. Deeply regretted by his brother John, Sister-in-law Margaret and his brother Pat and sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the current renewed COVID-19 restrictions for Co. Laois, Danny’s funeral will be restricted to family and close relatives only. Danny’s family thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time. For the purposes of the streaming facility at the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney the funeral day and mass time will be announced later.
Theresa O’Neill (née Conroy)
Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise, Laois
O’Neill (nee Conroy) Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise. August 7th 2020. Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. In her 90th year. Theresa, beloved wife of the late Tim. Predeceased by her husband, daughter-in-law Mary and grandson Cathal. Dearly loved mother to Mary, Brian, Diarmuid, Tadhg and Gordon. Cherished grandmother to her grandchildren and great-granddaughters. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Aki, Paula, and Ailish, nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence. Given the exceptional climate and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place, at 12 noon on Monday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, and will be streamed on the webcam; http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Anna Bergin (née O’Connor)
Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois
Anna Bergin (nee O’Connor) Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. August 7th 2020. Peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, infant son Kevin and her son-in-law Peter. Sadly mourned by her family Bree, Matt, Triona, Trish and Claire, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Shane, Billy, Pierce and Noel, her beloved twelve grandchildren, her sisters Kathleen and Josie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the current renewed COVID-19 restrictions for Co. Laois Anna’s funeral will be restricted to family and close relatives only. Anna’s family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Funeral mass on Sunday at 2pm in St. Canice’s Church, Clough followed by burial in Boardwell cemetery. Please adhere to the new Government guidelines regarding public gatherings.
James (Jim) Farrell
Inchicore, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
It is with inexpressible sadness that the passing has occurred of James (Jim) Farrell. Late of Inchicore, Dublin 8 and Portarlington, Co. Laois, August 4, 2020. Very suddenly. Beloved son of Kathleen and the late James Snr. and brother of the late Joe (recently deceased). Loving partner of Adele and adored brother of Patricia, Caroline, Catherine, Annmarie, Eddie and David. James will be very deeply missed and never forgotten by his heartbroken mother, partner, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Due to government guidelines, a private funeral will take place. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to RSPCA
“Till We Meet Again”
Michael Breslin
Glenkeen, Clonaslee, Laois
Michael Breslin, Glenkeen, Clonaslee and late of Slough, England. Died the 28th July in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Langley Haven Nursing Home, Slough.
Requiem Mass at 10 am on Friday, the 7th August, in St. Ethelbert’s Church, Slough with burial afterwards. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 8, 2020
