Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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John Scully
Ridge rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Scully,John, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise, September 2nd 2020. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the staff of Fennor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford. Beloved husband of Ann and dearly loved father to Martina, Elaine, Celine and John Paul. Cherished grandfather to Holly. Deeply regretted by is loving family, brothers Michael and Tom and the late Owen, sons-in-law. Bros in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in Peace
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 Friday in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Bridie Allen
Serenity Lodge, Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois / Walsh Island, Offaly
Formerly of Alvernia House Portlaoise and Garrymona Walsh Island County Offaly. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portaoise. Loving daughter of the late John and Lil Allen. Sadly missed by her wonderful carers and fellow residents and loving family.
Rest In Peace
Removal on Wednesday (travelling via Garrymona) arriving The Church of the Immaculate Conception Walsh Island for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Cloncrane Cemetery.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive, social distancing will be in place in the church and in the cemetery.
Richard Arthur Harvey
Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his brothers Joe and Bobby. Beloved husband of Betty and loving father of Arthur Jr. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law Michelle, granddaughters Alison and Ellen, brother Mervyn, sister Louisa, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Vera and Betty, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid -19 restrictions, a private family funeral will take place in St. Michael and All Angles Church, Abbeyleix on Thursday at 2 pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Those who would have liked to attend his funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot may line the route to the Church from Oldtown, or attend the Churchyard while social distancing.
Kewin Krol
Conniberry Way, Portlaoise, Laois
Kewin Krol, Conniberry Way, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, August 30th 2020, suddenly, at his residence. Dearly loved son of his heartbroken parents Robert and Agnieszka. Loving brother to Sandra, Krystian and Jakub. Deeply regretted by his loving family, uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
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 Thursday in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Cremation will follow.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
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
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 1, 2020
