Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Donoghue
Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / Ballinakill, Laois
Joe Donoghue Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & formerly of Knockbawn, Spink, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
At St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family. Joe will be sadly missed by his partner Catherine, daughters Sharon, Philomena, Ann-Marie, Sarah, Emma, Megan, sons Patrick, David, and Joseph, and the Mother of his children Ann, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, great grand-daughter, nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
MAY JOE REST IN PEACE
In accordance with current Government/HSE guidelines and in the interest of public health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Joe, with Requiem Mass on Saturday (6th Feb.) at 2.30pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Clogh (max. 10 people in Church). Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://cloghparish.ie/
There will be an opportunity for the community to remember Joe by being present, socially distanced, on Saturday afternoon en route from Chatsworth to the church.
Mary (Bunty) Ward (née Carroll)
31 St Michael`s Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of Valerie and the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by her husband Charlie daughter Catherine Gallagher and son Michael (recently deceased) . Deeply regretted by her loving family Derek, Brigid, Thomas, Noreen, Charlie, Frances and Alice, brother Noel, sister Breda, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. 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 would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Bunty’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Brigid (B) Lawlor (née Kennedy)
Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of New York. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after an illness bravely fought. Predeceased by her sister Sadie. Beloved wife of Tom, loving mother of Sheila and Garrett and devoted grandmother to Alex, she will be sadly missed by her brothers Dick and Jim Kennedy, son-in-law Ciaran Toner, sisters-in-law Deirdre Kennedy, Pat Lawlor and Judy Campbell, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, family relatives, carers and friends.
REST IN PEACE.
Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to Abbeyleix District Hospital. Due to Covid – 19 Directive a private family funeral will take place. Brigid’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed from The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix at 12 noon on Thursday on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Those who wish can line the route or attend the graveyard while social distancing.
Sinéad Ní Nualláin
The Vale, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
The untimely and sudden passing of our beautiful Graiguecullen girl, Sinéad Ní Nualláin, has occurred. Beloved daughter of Séamus and Jane Nolan, adored sister of James (Danny, Belle, Bob, Maggie, Dotty, Wisp, Katie and Seve), cherished sister-in-law of Magdalena and much loved aunt of Emily, Peter, Kate, Danny, Páraic and Eliza. She will be sadly missed by grand aunt, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sinead was blessed with a wide circle of friends, especially “cuz” Sharon, “her two blisters”, her ladies, school friends, college crew, Gaeilgeoirí and her many wonderful work colleagues, most recently those from Gaelscoil Átha Í and Gaelscoil Phortlaoise.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis
Funeral arrangements to follow shortly
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to her beloved Graiguecullen GAA Club. Please click here to donate
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 4, 2021
