Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Judy Conroy (née Dowling)
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Dearly loved mother to Michael, Ann-Marie, Julie and Michelle.
Full funeral arrangements will be announced on Tuesday.
Pauline Moore (née Dunne)
Ballylehane Lower, Ballylinan, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tom, son Tomás, daughter Róisín, brothers, sisters, daughter-in-law Danielle, Róisín’s partner Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Mia, Kiera, Cara and Noah, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues and friends.
A private family repose will take place at her residence on Tuesday, June 1st. Removal from her residence at 10.30 am on Wednesday morning (2nd June) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am (limited to 50 people). Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
Liam J. Lacey
”Ahalan”, 8 St Joseph’s Road, Carlow Town, Carlow / Tullamore, Offaly / Ballyadams, Laois / Ballsbridge, Dublin
Liam J. Lacey, “Ahalan”, 8 St. Joseph’s Road, Carlow and formerly of Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Belleek, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Luggacurren, Co. Laois, passed away unexpectedly, on May 29th, 2021, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Adrian, Réiltín, Aengus, Enda, Michelle and the late Bernice and baby Lacey, adored grandfather of Kye, Estee, Qynn, Maria, Thomas, Jane and Lia, cherished brother of Joe, Mary, John, Bridie and the late Jim and Margaret and loved son of the late Joe and Annie.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, Michelle’s partner Peter, daughters-in-law Suzanne, Anne-Marie and Alma, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law Julia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
In accordance with Government and HSE guidelines, Liam’s Funeral Mass will take place in The Holy Rosary Church, Luggacurren, Co. Laois, on Thursday, at 10am and will be followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Dublin (arriving 12.30pm approx).
Oliver P. Hogan
Kellymount, Paulstown, Kilkenny / Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Oliver P. Hogan, (retired publican), Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny (formerly Camross, Co. Laois). Oliver passed away peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family, after a short illness. Beloved husband to Patricia (Patsy), much loved father of Oliver, John, Dermot, Jeanette, Anita and Louise. He will sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, sisters Alice and Bernie, and all his extended family and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral for family and close friends (Max 50) will take place. Removal from his residence on Monday, 31st May, at 6.45pm to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, 1st June, at 11am, followed by burial in The Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. Those who would have liked to attend but who cannot due to current restrictions can view Oliver’s Mass live at the following link https://youtu.be/bnDY0yBsuCs. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to The Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team if desired. House private please.
The Hogan Family would like to sincerely thank Oliver’s carers from Home Instead and Palliative Care.
Noel Lalor
Oaklands, Arklow, Wicklow / Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Oaklands, Arklow, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 28th May 2021, peacefully, in the tender care of Andrea and the staff at Asgard Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Noel beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat)(née Maher), loving father of John, Pat, Annmarie and Alison, dearly loved brother of Pascal, John, Gerry, Brendan, the late Frank, Tommy and Buddy, father-in-law of the late Nora (née Tyrrell). He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren Patricia, Kevin, Aoife, Saoirse, Sarah, Anna, Ross, Emily and Kathlin, brothers, son-in-law Derek, daughter-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
We appreciate all the love and support from our family and friends. As we are legally bound, to follow the guidelines set out for us by government, it is necessary for our beloved Noel to have a private funeral. Removal from Hudson’s Funeral home Tuesday at 9.30am to The Church of Saints Mary & Peter, Arklow for Mass at 10am. If you wish you can join in the celebration of Noel’s funeral Mass via arklowparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Teresa (Tess) O’Toole (née Delaney)
The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois
Teresa (Tess) O’Toole (née Delaney), The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 28th 2021, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Matthew. Sadly mourned by her sons, Matthew, Simon and Justin, her brother and sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 11am (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by interment in Churchtown Cemetery Castletown.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 31, 2021
