Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Grace Claxton (née Armitage)
Ballina House, Portlaoise, Laois
In her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Joseph and her grandson Andrew. Loving mother of Roger, Trevor and Des. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, her 11 grandchildren Benn, David, Shannon, Heather, Olwen, Joseph, Jonathan, Chloe, Boyce, Stephen, Craig (and Benn’s wife Reidin), her daughters-in-law Jean, Linda and Jean, extended family, friends and neighbours.
In compliance with Current HSE guidelines and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her a Private Family Funeral will take place on Saturday at St. Peter Church of Ireland, Portlaoise, at 2pm.
Peggy (Margaret) Grant (née Doyle)
Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Chatsworth, Clogh. Predeceased by her loving husband Dick, parents, brothers and sister. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Olive, Catherine, Ann and Pauline, granddaughters Caoimhe, Chloe, Sinead, Bahria, Naomi and Saoirse, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current restrictions a private family funeral will take place . The funeral will arrive at The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, via the Mountrath road, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday. The Mass will be livestreamed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/ Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Newsome
Rossmore, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid’s Hospital Shaen surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary better known as Masie. Deeply regretted by his sons William and Pat, his daughter Mary, son-in-law Paul, Pat’s partner Betty, grandchildren Dean, Amy, Anthony, Michelle, Patricia and Paul, great-grandchildren Emily, Kaiden and Darragh, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Due to Covid 19 regulations, a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, 9th of May, in St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin at 10am. Those who would like to attend the Funeral but cannot due to government guidelines may join in the Funeral Mass by logging onto the live streaming link below: www.Ballyfinparish.ie
The funeral cortège will travel from Mary’s home (Willow Grove, Mountmellick) at 9am via Rossmore to St Fintan’s Church. Those who wish to come out to pay their respects can do so along the route, maintaining a safe social distance.
Frances Bowe (née White)
Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois
Frances Bowe (nee White), Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 5th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Larry and Eileen and her granddaughter Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy and her children Thomas, Patrick, Martin, Kieran, Claire, Brian, Sarah, Damien and Jennifer. Her grandchildren Darren, Tiegan, Katelyn, Conor, Naoise, Fionn, Adam, Dylan, Zara, Callum and Roisin, her brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law and her extended family and many friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive a private family funeral has been arranged. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Saturday at 11 o’clock from The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, donations can be made to the Laois Palliative Care Team at Laois Hospice (http://laoishospice.ie/donate).
Maura Goode (née McGrath)
Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura Goode (nee McGrath) Abbeyleix Rd., Portlaoise and formerly of Clonad and Abbeyleix, May 5th 2021 (Ex R.P.N. St.Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise). Peacefully after a brief illness patiently bourne at home in the tender and dedicated care of her loving children. Predeceased by her husband Jim, her son-in-law Eugene (Quigley) and her grandson Donal.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons Declan, Gerry, James, Padraig and David, daughters, Ann Maire (O’Toole), Margaret, Veronica, Caroline (Quigley), Geraldine and Helen (Fitzgerald Selby), sons-in-law, Edward and Eddie, daughters-in-law Patricia, Breda, Gabrielle and Yvonne, her adored 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, sister Cely, brother Jimmy, brother-in-law Tom, sister-in-law Eilish, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on Thursday and Friday. Removal on Friday at 6.45pm to arrive at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon and will be live streamed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ followed by interment in SS.Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of all who knew Maura her funeral will be conducted in line with government guidelines regarding COVID. Those who would like to attend but cannot are welcome to line the route from her home on Friday evening or en route to the cemetery on Saturday morning via the Dublin Rd., in a safe and socially distanced manner.
Paddy Fitzpatrick
Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his parents Pat and Claire, his partner Pamela, children Oisin, Darcie, Tara and Patrick, brothers Raymond and Brian, sisters Claire, Sandra and Sharon, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Due to Covid 19 directives, a private family funeral will take place. The funeral will arrive at The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for 1pm Requiem Mass on Sunday, via the Ballinakill Road. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Paddy’s Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Those who would like to attend but cannot are welcome to line the route to the church, in the churchyard, or en route to the cemetery, in the cemetery while observing social distancing at all times.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 6, 2021
