Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Joan McEvoy (née Cole)
Tullore, Ballyroan, Laois
Funeral arrangements later.
Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Barnes)
Cappinaclare, Mountrath, Laois
Sheila Fitzpatrick, (neé Barnes), Cappinaclare, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 19th January 2021, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Droimin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by her husband Peter and son Thomas, brother Tom, sisters Eileen (O’Leary) and Mary (O’Leary), deeply regretted by her son Seamus, sister Alice (Holohan), daughters-in-law Mary and Margaret, grandchildren Kieran and his wife Emer, Colm and his wife Sarah, Niamh, Aoife and Eoghan, great-grandchildren, her cousin Maureen Flanagan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A private family Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 12.30 p.m. in St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, followed by Burial in Clonenagh Cemetery.
Sheila’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish Website :- www.ballyfinparish.ie – link to Webcam on Home Page
House private please
Andrew Hyland
Morette, Emo, Laois
Beloved husband of the late Nuala and much loved father of Matt, Paul and Noelle. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter in law Claire, grandsons Rory, Darragh and Séan, brothers Jackie, Matt, Michael and sister Anne, sister in law Betty, nieces, nephews extended family relatives and friends.
Due to current government guidelines a private family will take place. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in SS Peter’s Church, Emo. Interment afterwards in the new cemetery Emo.
Friends and neighbours are welcome to line the road to the cemetery.
Frances Roache (née Bond)
Killaduff, Aughrim, Wicklow/Laois
Roache, (nee Bond) Killaduff, Aughrim, 18th January 2021, Frances wife of the late Orville, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Beacon Hospital, sadly missed by her loving sons Fred, Henry, Orville and daughter Olive, brothers Henry & Tommy, sister-in-law, son-in-law Mike, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
House private. In accordance with current Government guidelines Frances’ Funeral will be strictly private.
Finbar Brophy
Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois
The death has occurred of Finbar Brophy (Cuddagh, Castletown, Co. Laois) Saturday, January 16th 2021 – beloved husband of Margaret, loved and deeply missed by his daughter Mary and son Barry, son-in-law Neal, daughter-in-law AnnMarie, grandchildren Finn and Ruby, his brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, neighbours, extended family and friends.
Finbar’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on Wednesday 20th from 11.00am on St Edmunds Church Facebook page.
In line with government/HSE advice at this time, Finbar’s funeral will be attended by immediate family only. House private. The family asks that current guidelines are respected with no gathering outside the church to ensure the safety of all, and are grateful for people’s understanding.
Donal Graham
2 The Green, Stradbally, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Lakeglen, Portlaoise and Ballydavis, Portlaoise. Unexpectedly, at his residence. Loving dad of the late Baby John. Deeply regretted by his loving family Lynda, Annette, Robert and Brendan and their mother Sheila, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Rachel, Niamh, Gavin, Róisín, Rhys, Quintan, Alex and Alanna, in-laws, extended family and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal on Wednesday arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise. People are welcome to stand along the route, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Strict Social Distancing in place.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Dan’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://youtu.be/JgB3VMhbMTI
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 19, 2021
