Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dave Conroy
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of David Conroy, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, former Mountmellick Town Councillor and employee of Laois Co. Council.
Died peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise with his family by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife Moira (nee Moss) his sisters Bessie and Loretta and brothers, Seán and Ger. Deeply regretted by his son Fergal, daughter Ann, daughter- in- law Siobhán, grandsons Ruairí and Pádraig, his sisters -in–law, Agnes (Babs), Mary-Olive, Eileen, Ann & Frances, his brothers-in-law Jim & Robert, nieces, nephews and a large circle of neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Dave’s Funeral will be for his immediate family. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick with burial immediately afterwards.
Family time on Wednesday morning please. People are welcome to attend in the precincts of the Funeral Home, Church and Cemetery during the services and en-route from the family home, Derrycloney via Irish town to St. Joseph’s Church and onwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery. David’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie. Online condolence book below.
James (Jimmy) Flynn
Lough Gate, Portarlington, Laois/Tallaght, Dublin
Formerly of Raheen Drive, Tallaght, Dublin. Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Loving son of the late Christy and May Flynn and dear brother of the late Maureen.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bernie, daughter Aoife, son-in-law Mick, grandchildren Lauren, Joshua, Jack and Ryan, brothers Paul, Christy and William, sister Betty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal on Tuesday arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Due to the Covid 19 directive, Social Distancing will apply in the Church and in the Cemetery. You can leave your condolences on the online condolence book below. The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
James’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Terence Bradley
Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of Terry Bradley, in the wonderful care of the staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his extended family, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass willl be celebrated in St Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, on Monday at 10am. Interment will follow in St Fintan’s Cemetery.
Eamonn Wall
Manor House, Mountmellick, Laois
Eamonn Wall passed away, peacefully, at his home, Manor House, on Saturday, 29th of August 2020. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son Ronan, daughter Emer, son-in-law Syed, granddaughter Aliza, sister-in-law Moya, relatives and friends.
Due to COVID19 restrictions, Eamonn’s funeral will be for his immediate family only. His requiem Mass will be streamed live on www.mountellickparish.ie on Tuesday at 11am. Cremation service afterwards.
House private, please. Celebration of his life will take place at a later dat
Sheila Whelan (née Egan)
Portlaoise, Laois
Whelan (nee Egan) Sheila (Portlaoise, Co Laois), August 28th, 2020, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of Bernie and all the caring staff at Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jeremiah, brothers and sisters, brothers – in – law & sisters–in–law.
Fondly remembered by her nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings a private family funeral will be held on Monday, 31st August 2020 at 12 o’clock in The Church of Saint Peter and Paul, Portlaoise followed by burial in Ballyfin cemetery. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the funeral Mass at this link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Violet Stanley (née Rainsberry)
The Commons, Thurles, Tipperary/Ballyroan, Laois
Late of Sue Ryder, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. In the loving care of the staff at Mooncoin Residential Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Deeply regretted by her daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, grandsons, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Service strictly in line with Covid-19 guidelines with limited capacity in St. Paul’s Church, Piltown on Sunday (August 30th) at 2 pm; thence to St Mary’s Churchyard, Johnstown for burial.
”The day Thou gavest, Lord is ended ”
Michael Dalton
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois/Borris, Carlow
Dalton Michael, Borris Little, Portlaoise and late of Borris, Co. Carlow. August 27th 2020. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father to Andrew, Patrick, Patricia, Michael, Catriona, Fergal, Rosemary and Martina. Cherished fifteen grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Séan and Tom, sisters Shile and Rosemary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours 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 Saturday 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 Charity.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 31, 2020
