Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Flynn
Rynn, Rosenallis, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen.
Rest in peace
Deeply regretted by his, sons Gerard and Cathal, daughters Evelyn, Dolores and Michelle, grandchildren Sarah, Corey, Enda, Aislinn, Beatrice, Jamie, Frederic, Michael, Isambard, Aragon, Roisin, Cillian and Shane, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law John, P.J., and Amgury, daughters-in-law Louise and Christina, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sr. Maureen Delaney
Holy Family Convent, Naas Road, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
DELANEY, Sr. Maureen (Holy Family Convent, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laois) January 26, 2021. Deeply regretted by her sister, Sr. Esther, brother, Joe, nieces, nephews,extended family, the Community and Staff at Holy Family Convent, all Holy Family Members and many friends.
May she rest in peace.
Due to Government advice and HSE restrictions on public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass will take place in St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge on Thursday, January 28 at 11 am and can be viewed on the parish webcam at www.newbridgeparish.ie/webcam/
Burial immediately afterwards in St. Conleth’s Cemetery.
James Delaney
Clonagowan, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his sister Sheila (Kinahan), nephew Eamon and niece Brigid. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Frank, nephews and nieces, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place in St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin on Thursday morning at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam @ ballyfinparish.ie.
Thomas English
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
Died 26th January in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Oakdale nursing home, Portarlington. Beloved husband of the late Teasie and much loved father of Michael, Brian, Therese and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter in law, Catherine and Ann, sons in law, Ger and Gerry. His twelve grandchildren, Niall, Aideen, Eoin, Tom, Barry, Grace, Kate, Conor, Aoife, Auveen, Richard and Brendan, his eight great grandchildren, Brian, Andrew, Sophia, Voilet, Cal, Tomás, Lucy and Zara. Brother Billy and his wife Ann, brother Paddy, sister in law Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
A private family funeral will take place this Wednesday 27th January at 12 noon in St Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Mass can be viewed on the Portlaoise parish website https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ Interment afterwards in St Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Christopher Francis McGlinn
Terenure, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
McGlinn, Christopher Francis, FCILT, MEd, Peace Commissioner.- January 24, 2021 (of Wainsfort Road, Terenure, Dublin- formerly of Oak Leaf cottage, Port Laoise) passed peacefully in Tallaght Hospital, his two loving sons by his side, Jonathan and Kristian. He will be profoundly missed by his loving and devoted family: His Northern Princess Tuula, 57 years married, his two sons, his daughter in-law-Dearbhail, and his three Grandsons, Fionn, Cían, and Lughaidh; also his brother Derrick, wife Anne, their children Greg, Eric, Dianne; brother Patrick and Sister-in-law Angela (both deceased), and their children Paul, Catherine, Clare, and Helen, and all the extended family. Chris was a kind, giving, selfless, dutiful, honourable, loving man. He touched many hearts. Chris had a lifelong association with Clondalkin Rugby Football Club: Twice Club president, Honorary Secretary for many years, and a Trustee director, presented with the President’s award for service. General manager of Logistics at the Special Olympics 2003. Many devoted years to FAS. His greatest service was the devoted love to his family.
Requiescat In Pace
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Friday (Jan 29th) at 11am in Terenure College Chapel, Templeogue Road, D6W DK72 followed by interment in Portlaoise Cemetery arriving at 2pm approx. To live stream the service click on this link https://livestream.absentfriends.ie/ChristopherMcGlinn.
Catherine Naughton (née SELBY)
Raheny, Dublin / Laois
NAUGHTON (née Selby) Catherine, Raheny, Dublin and late of Tinnakil, Co. Laois, 21st of January 2021 (peacefully) at Lusk Community Unit. Beloved wife of the late John, predeceased by her daughter Patricia and her brother George. Much loved mother of John, Marie, Karen, Declan, Enda, and Maeve. She will be sadly missed by her family, her sisters Maureen and Eileen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her treasured grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Rest in peace
Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 10.00 am at the Church of Our Lady of Divine Grace which can be viewed on the following web link
https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/CatherineNaughton
John Miller
Glenbawn, Athy, Kildare
Husband of the late Mary and brother of the late Martin. Deeply regretted by his loving son John, daughter Catherine, brothers Fran, Gerry and Tony, sisters Catherine, Statia, Agnes and Bernie, daughter-in-law Yoomi , son-in-law Damian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Leona and Kayla, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Due to government restrictions a private family Requiem Mass will take place at 11am on Thursday morning (28th January) in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, limited to 10 people. The Mass will be livestreamed, see www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s New Cemetery, Athy.
Ann Seale (née McGarry)
Oakvale, Stradbally, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Passed to her eternal reward on Tuesday, 26th January in Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. She was predeceased by her husband Jack, sisters Mary and Margaret and brother James. Ann will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Mary, Bessie and Bridie, her sons Bill, Jim and Fran, her son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Ní imithe uainn atá sí ach imithe romhainn
Requiem Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday morning (27th January) in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally, limited to 10 people. The mass will be livestreamed , see www.streamlive.ie.
Burial afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath. In line with government advice and to ensure everybodys safety Ann’s funeral will take place with family only, please. We ask that everybody that knew Ann would say a prayer in her memory.
Breda McGrath
Clonmeen, Errill, Laois
Breda McGrath, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois. January 24th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Patterson’s Nursing Home, Roscrea. Sadly mourned by her sisters Nellie (Bannon), Nan (O’Keefe) and Angela Campion, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
As per the COVID 19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged. Due to the increased risk of infection and in the interest of public safety and in compliance with current guidelines, you are asked not to attend the funeral or congregate in the Church yard or the Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 26, 2021
