Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jackie Doheny
Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Jackie Doheny. Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 13th January 2021, (unexpectedly), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his son John, beloved husband of Peg, and cherished father to Michael, Gerry, Kevin, Eddie, Noel, Kieran, Paul, Margaret, Jackie, Catherine, Claire, Carmel and Michelle, brother Micheal, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Jackie Rest In Peace
A private family Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 10.0’clock in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath, Jackie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish Website :- www.mountrathparish.ie – link to Webcam on Home Page
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings and In compliance with the current HSE guidelines, the funeral will be limited to 10 people.
Andrew O Neill
34 Station Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of 63 St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington. Unexpectedly at his residence.
Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions The Family Home in St Brigid’s Square is Strictly Private Please.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Theresa Quinn (née McGuinness)
Skerries, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois
Quinn, Theresa (née McGuinness), Skerries Co. Dublin, (late of Droughill Portarlington, Co. Laois) 14th January 2021, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Raheny. Wife of the late Tom and mother of the late Patrick and Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, adored four grandchildren Marcus, Shane, Eleanor and Tomás, four great grandchildren Shane, Megan, Eoghan Sé, daughters-in-law Noeleen and Helen, extended family and a large circle of Bingo friends.
May Theresa Rest In Peace
Reposing at Lannon’s Funeral Home Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, (with strict guidelines and wearing of face coverings) removal Monday to St. Patrick’s Church, Skerries for a private family funeral (10 max family) burial afterwards in Holmpatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St. Joseph’s Raheny RCN Unit.
Parish webcam can be viewed at 10am Monday by clicking on link below.
https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-skerries
Teresa (Edie) Cutland (née Mullally)
7 The Mill, Stradbally, Laois
Teresa (Edie) Cutland (nee Mullally), 7 The Mill, Stradbally Co Laois. Peacefully in the care of Matron Deirdre and the staff at DromnÍn Nursing Home, Stradbally on the 13th of January 2021.Predeceased by her sister Brigid (Buggie). Sadly missed by her dearly loved and devoted husband Ray, sisters, Frankie and Kack, brother, Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
‘May Teresa (Edie) Rest in Peace’
Christina (Nuala) Costello (née O’Loughlin)
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Pike of Rushall, Laois
Christina (Nuala) Costello (nee O’Loughlin), Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory and formerly of Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois. Tuesday, January 12th 2021. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff and nurses of The Evergreen Unit, Belmont Nursing Home, Stillorgan Road, Co. Dublin.
Predeceased by her husband, Eddie, sisters, Eileen, Maureen and Anne, brother, Cyril and beloved grand-daughter, Grace.
Nuala will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Celine and Deirdre, her sons, Adrian and Declan, her sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends.
May Nuala’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
In line with government / HSE advive and to ensure the safety of all, Nuala’s funeral will take place with family only, please. We would ask that, over the coming days, everyone who knew Nuala would take some time to light a candle or say a prayer in her memory.
To view Nuala’s Funeral Mass on Friday (Jan.15th) at 11am please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Borrisinossoryparishonline/
Eva Finnamore (née Swanton)
Beechmount, Rathdowney, Laois
Eva Finnamore (nee Swanton), Beechmount, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. January 12th 2021. Peacefully at her home. Sadly mourned by her husband Victor and her family, Hilda, Sylvia, Jean, Victor and Robert, sons-in-law, grandchildren, Karl, Linda, Rebecca, Sarah, Victoria, Naomi, William, Andrea, Zac and Ellenore, her sister Rebecca (Cruise), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions a private family funeral has been arranged. Funeral service in St. Andrew’s Church, Rathdowney on Friday at 1pm followed by burial in Annatrim, Coolraine. Due to the increased risk of infection you are asked not to congregate in the Churchyard or at the Cemetery in the interest of public safety and in compliance with current guidelines. The family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Agnes Kennedy (née Somers)
Ardenteggle, Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois / Screen, Wexford
Agnes Kennedy (nee Somers) of Ardenteggle, Killeshin, Co Carlow and formerly of Ballymore House, Screen, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 13th, 2020, in the loving care of the staff of Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.
Beloved wife of Pat, much loved mother of Breda, Brendan and the late P.J, adored grandmother of Róisín, Darragh, P.J and Gary and cherished sister of Breda and the late Marie, Philomena and Eddie.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Audrey, sister, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Agnes’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for family in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, on Saturday at 11am and will be followed by burial in Killeshin Cemetery, Co. Carlow.
If neighbours wish to show their support to the family, they could stand outside their houses as the funeral cortege passes Agnes’s house(via Ballinabranna and Killeshin) on the way to the church at 10.30am approx.
Agnes’s funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link http://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Dean O’Farrell
Dunmasc, Portlaoise, Laois/Athlone, Westmeath
O`Farrell, Dunmasc, Portlaoise, January 11th 2021. Peacefully at Portincula Hospital Ballinasloe. Dean. Dearly loved son to Derek and Fiona. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Anita, sisters Shauna and Katie, grandmother Nanny Mary, grandfather Eamon and Clioda, aunties, uncles, niece Hollie, nephew Jamie, colleagues in the Defence Forces, relatives and friends.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Friday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Cremation will follow afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
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