Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nora Barsley (née Dowling)
Welling, Kent & Morette, Emo, Laois
The death has occurred of Nora Barsley (nee Dowling), Welling, Kent & Morette, Emo, daughter of the late Jack & Ellen Dowling. Nora passed away, suddenly, but peacefully in her 83rd year, in London on the 4th January. Predeceased by her husband Derek and daughter Siobhan, parents Jack & Ellen, brothers, Bertie, Mikey, Tommy and her sister Mary.
She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her and, especially by her daughters, Kerry, Colleen & Celine and her son Bernard, her 9 beloved grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers Phil, John, Pat, Jimmy and sisters Margaret, Eileen, Lee, Anne, Bridie, Kathleen and Teresa.
Nora will be laid to rest in the UK on the 12th February in Eltham Cemetery, Crown Woods Way, London SE9 2AZ.
May she Rest in Peace
Joe Conroy
Brocca, Clonaslee, Laois
Joe Conroy, Brocca, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 15th of January 2021, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Bridie and his parents. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving children Tom, John, Margaret (Sheerin), Joseph and Ann (Rigney), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Rose and Ann, sons-in-law Anthony and Eamonn, his sister-in-law Nuala (Leeds, UK), his dear cousin Joe Fitzgerald, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Joe’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and by adhering to government guidelines, a private family Funeral Mass will take place for Joe’s family members only, on Sunday, 17th January 2021 in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. A Memorial Mass for Joe will be held at a later date.
House Strictly Private Please at all times. Family flowers only please.
Joe’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.mcnmedia.tv under Clonaslee Parish.
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. Loving brother of the late James. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bunta, daughter Andrea, heartbroken parents Jimmy and Mary, brothers Declan and Rory, sisters Josephine and Sandra, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Rest In Peace
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions a private family Funeral will take place. Removal from the family residence 63 St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington on Sunday at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington. People are welcome to stand along the route to the Church, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Social Distancing being observed at all times.
The family residence at 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.
Andrew’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
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
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 15, 2020
