Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James ( Jim) Walsh
Church View, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
James (Jim) Walsh, Church View, Borris in Ossary, Co Laois, September 13th, 2020, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (nee Ryan). Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his son Jim, sisters Theresa (Delaney), Patsy (Guidera), nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A private family funeral will take place this Tuesday morning (Sept. 15th.) in St Canice’s Church, Borris In Ossary, at 11am, followed by burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris In Ossary. Due to Covid 19 Directives only 50 people can enter the church, but other people by observing social distancing can attend outside the church or in the cemetery.
Roy Bulfin
Green Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Roy died suddenly surrounded by his friends in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam . Deeply regretted by his loving wife Alison, sons Thomas and Jamie, sisters Valerie and Jennifer, brother Alan, brothers-in-law Richard and Apsley, sister-in-law Pauline, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Mary-Anne Cunningham (née Breslin)
Late of Glenkeen, Clonaslee, Laois/Moate, Westmeath
Passed away on the 1st of September, peacefully, at her daughter’s home in Bournemouth, England. Predeceased by her loving husband Francis. Deeply mourned by her children Anne, Stephen and John, daughter-in-law Golda, grandchildren Liam, Elliot and Sam. She will be sadly missed by her brother Bernard, sisters Sr Finbar, Margaret, Ellen and Bridie, extended Cunningham and Breslin families, friends and neighbours.
A Private Family Funeral will take place on the 15th of September in the Chapel at Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground Bournemouth with burial there afterwards.
The family would like to thank you for your support, co-operation and understanding during this difficult time.
Margaret Graham
Dundrum, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Rathbrennan, Portlaoise. Beloved sister of Fintan, Gerry and Joan (Sreenan). Deeply regretted by her loving family brothers-in-law, Pat and Jim, sisters-in-law Veronica and Martina, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends.
Requiem mass can be viewed on the portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam Due to current goverment guidelines a Private family funeral will take place. Those wishing to leave condolences can do so on the link below or in the traditional manner. Requiem Mass on Monday in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise at 12:00 noon followed by burial in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.