Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Teresa Conroy (née Sawyer)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois/Clonaslee, Laois
Conroy (nee Sawyer) Ballydavis, Portlaoise and late of Clonaslee. Sept. 26th 2020, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Teresa, beloved wife of the late Sean. Predeceased by her son John and grandson Darren. Dearly loved mother to Mary and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her loving family, son-in-law Joe Campbell and daughter-in-law Anne, grandchildren, Mark, David, Brendan and Chloe, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Former Nursing staff colleagues at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Removal on Monday morning from Keegan’s Funeral Home. Given the current exceptional circumstances 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 St. 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 Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
Philomena Condron (née Griffin)
6 St Brigid Square, Portarlington, Laois/Charleville, Cork
Formerly of Charleville County Cork. Peacefully in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her son Kevin, grandchildren Niall, Patrick and Evelyn and Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving family Marian, Raymond, Vincent and Declan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Private Reposal at her residence on Friday from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive Social Distancing will apply at all times. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this sad and difficult time.
Philomena’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Ann Dunne (née Phelan)
Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Laois
Died 24th of September at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved wife of the late Pat. Predeceased by her father Vester Phelan, her stepfather Micheal O’Rourke and her uncle Tommy Phelan. Deeply regretted by her son Paul, her mother Helen O’Rourke, sisters Geraldine and Eileen, brother David, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Sisters-in-Law, Brothers -in-law, cousins neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Ann will repose in her home on Saturday and Sunday. The Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in St Fintan’s Church Ballyfin will be streamed live @ballyfinparish.ie Burial afterward in St Finan’s cemetery Ballyfin.
Sympathisers are welcome in the precincts of the wake church and cemetery. Due to Covid19 restrictions social distancing must be adhered to at all times.
Dennis Feehan
Grennan, Attanagh, Laois/Kilkenny
Peacefully, at his residence. Predeceased by his brother Paddy and sister Anne. Dearly loved husband of Brigid and father of Marie, Sarah, Annette, Denis, John, Padraic, Brian and Leo. Adored grandfather to his beloved grandchildren Donnacha, Roisin, Jack, John, Amelia, Rebecca, Alex, Ben, Laura, Chloe and Finn. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Norah and Mary, sister-in-law Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A private Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 12 noon in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill. This can be viewed on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
Mary Judith O’Donnell
Mountmellick, Laois/Lucan, Dublin
Mary Judith O’ Donnell, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and Lucan, Co. Dublin.
September 24, 2020. Died peacefully after a long cancer illness bravely borne in the loving care of her parents John and Maureen O’ Donnell and her sisters Susan (Smithers), Sara (Harte) and Lucy (Kelly) at her parents home in Ashgrove, Mountmellick.
Deeply regretted by her loving parents, sisters, Auntie Bernie, nephews and nieces, cousins, brothers-in-law Tom, O’Neill and David, former work colleagues at the Dept of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, relatives and her many friends.
Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mary’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on www.mountmellickparish.ie.
Sympathisers and friends are welcome to attend in the precincts of the Church and Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions social distancing must be adhered to at all times.
Cornelius (Connie) Browne
Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois
Cornelius (Connie) Browne, Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. September 24th 2020. Peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his infant son Thomas. Sadly mourned by his wife Nora and his family, Margaret, Peter, Breda, Neil, John, Michael, Mary, Kieran, Geraldine, Christy, Aishlíng, Olive and Aidan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brothers Christy and Michael, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the current restrictions regarding COVID-19 and public gatherings the funeral is restricted to family and close relatives only. Funeral Mass on Saturday in The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 2pm followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) Family flowers only by request. Donations can be made online to the Cuisle Centre.
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