Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Magdalena Rochford
Abbey Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Rochford (nee Bilakowska) Abbey Court, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, October 15th 2021. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Magdalena, dearly loved wife of Bernard and adoring mother to Ellen. Deeply regretted by her loving family, parents Yolanta and Gregorz, brother Bart, sisters Justyna and Daniel, granny Urszula, father in law Michael, sisters in law Deirdre and Sandra, brother in law Michael, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later in the week.
Isaac Gunnell
Carrigsallagh, Stradbally, Laois
In his 97th year. Peacefully surrounded by his family. Husband of the late Frances. He will be fondly remembered by his sister May, niece Hazel, nephews John and Harry, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, Management and Staff of Stradbally Ladders, carers especially Brid, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Service in St Patrick’s Church, Stradbally on Monday at 2pm (capacity 80) followed by burial in Timogue Cemetery. Please be mindful of hand and cough etiquette and social distancing.
HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE in the interest of everyone’s safety due to Covid.
Conor Montague
Limetree, Woodbrook, Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Sean and Mary, adoring brother Eoin, grandparents Sean and Annetta Conway, Paddy and Patricia Montague, great-grandmother Mary, Godparents, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin.
Reposing at the family home (eircode R32D3A0) on Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 7pm (Please wear face coverings and adhere to Social Distancing). Removal from his residence on Monday at 11:15am (travelling via Carn Bridge) arriving St Paul’s Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon (Church limited to 50% capacity). Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo.
House Private On Monday Morning Please.
Conor’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Paula O’Sullivan
Abbeyleix, Laois
Late of Palmerstown and Ballymore Eustace. In the loving care of the staff of St.Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh Co. Kildare after a long illness bravely borne with great courage. Predeceased by her mother Concepta. Daughter of Michael. Deeply regretted by family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5pm. on Sunday with Recital of the Rosary at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross at 2pm.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Donations instead of Flowers to St. Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh, Co. Kildare
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 16, 2021
