Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Devoy
Borris Great, Portlaoise, Laois
Devoy, Borris Great, Portlaoise, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. John, beloved husband of the late Kay. Dearly loved father to Gareth and Ronan. Cherished grandfather to Fionn. Daughters in law Lorraine and Sharon. Brothers Dan and Michael. Sisters Catherine and Mary. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, 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 on Wednesday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Friends of the family are welcome to pay their respects outdoors on the way to the cemetery.
Moira Walshe (née Delaney)
Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Moira Walshe (nee Delaney), Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Grangemore, Borris-in-Ossory, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her infant son John. Sadly mourned by her husband Tom and her son Shane, daughters Caroline and Aoife, daughter-in-law Niamh, son-in-law Donal, grandchildren Quiva, Sarah, Cillian, Ella-Rose, Daniel, Sophie, Cathal, Danielle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 directive, a private funeral has been arranged. You are asked to please adhere to current restrictions. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed from SS.Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise (https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/) on Tuesday at 12 noon, followed by burial in Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory.
Teresa Looby (née O’Dwyer)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Tom and much loved mother of Caroline, Declan, Regina and Enda. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Regina’s partner Michael, daughter in law Aishling, niece Margaret, extended family relatives and friends.
Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish website www.portlaoiseparish.ie
Moira Walshe (née Delaney)
Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Moira Walshe (nee Delaney), Laurel Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Grangemore, Borris-in-Ossory, March 28th 2021. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her infant son John. Sadly mourned by her husband Tom and her son Shane, daughters Caroline and Aoife, daughter-in-law Niamh, son-in-law Donal, grandchildren Quiva, Sarah, Cillian, Ella-Rose, Daniel, Sophie, Cathal, Danielle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 directive, a private funeral has been arranged. You are asked to please adhere to current restrictions. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed from SS.Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise (https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/) on Tuesday at 12 noon, followed by burial in Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory. Family flowers only, by request. House Private.
Jean Murphy (née Hackett)
The Old Stile, Ballybrittas, Laois / Kildare / Dublin
Beloved wife of Liam and much loved mother of Joseph and Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Pat, sisters Mary, Susan and Dina, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to current government guidelines a private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in SS Peter & Paul’s Church Monasterevin. Removal afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Mass can be viewed on: www.monasterevinparish.ie.
No Flowers Please. Instead if you wish you can light a candle and remember me.
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