Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Costello
Banagher, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Late of Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois and ex Irish Army Q.M.S. Peacefully, at St James’s Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Kathleen, son Nigel and his wife Nichola, daughter Michelle and her partner Eddie, grandchildren Michaela, Devan, William and Conor, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Sunday (7th November) from 4pm with rosary at 6pm (please wear face coverings and adhere to Social Distancing guidelines).
Removal on Monday (8th November, travelling via Bracklone Street) at 11:20am arriving at St John’s Church, Killenard, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers, please.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Mary O’Byrne
Aughoney, Timahoe, Laois
Mary died in the loving care of The Community Nursing Unit at Abbeyleix Hospital. Deeply regretted by Management and Staff of The Community Nursing Unit, Nora Tobin, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Tuesday evening with rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary and burial afterwards in The New Cemetery, Timahoe, Co. Laois.
Joe O’Toole
Killeen, Stradbally, Laois
Suddenly. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Teresa, family Johnaton, Sarah, Aisling and Stephen, sisters Bernadette and Anne, grandchildren Little Joe and Grace, daughter-in-law Ann Marie, sons-in-law Bo and Eoin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 2pm till 8pm (Eircode R32 V1Y2). (Please wear face coverings and adhere to Social Distancing guidelines). Removal on Wednesday at 11:10am arriving Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the Heath Cemetery (travelling via the Vicarstown Road and his residence).
Joe’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
House Private on Wednesday morning, please.
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 Irish Heart Foundation.https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/
Christy Paisley
St Johns sq, Portlaoise, Laois
Paisley, St John’s Sq. Portlaoise, 30th October 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Former caretaker of Portlaoise Courthouse. Christy (Chap) beloved husband of Rose and dearly loved father to Catherine and Noelle. Cherished grandfather to Sam, Carla and Rachel. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Marie and her husband Séan, sons in law Rob and Jeff, brother Tony, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, from 6.30 pmwith rosary at 8 pm on Monday evening. Removal on Tuesday morning from his residnece to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Government Covid rules still apply. Please, observes social distancing.
Mary Delaney (née Dunne)
Finglas West, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois
DELANEY (née Dunne) Mary (Finglas West and formerly of Timahoe, Co Laois) 28st October 2021, (peacefully) in the tender care of her family and staff of Bartra Northwood Nursing Home Santry.
Beloved wife of late Patrick, predeceased by her brothers Mick, Peter and sister Bridie and a much-loved mother of Margaret, Eileen and Ann.Mary will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons in law Joe, David and Paul, grandchildren Emma, Niall, Ciara, Niamh, Shane, Gavin and Mark, great-granddaughter Grainne, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas on Saturday 30th October from 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm for close family and friends.
A Private Family Funeral will take place on Monday morning, 1st November In St Canice’s Church, Finglas at 12.30 o’clock and can be viewed on the following link: http://stcanicesfinglas.com/live.html
Burial immediately afterwards in Mulhuddart Cemetery.
Mary’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful care and kindness that she received from Bartra Northwood Nursing Home Staff and friends.
Linda Moloney
Huntsgrove, Ashbourne, Meath/Mountrath, Laois
Linda, peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by her daddy Donal. Sadly missed by her family, her loving partner of 32 years Maureen, her mother Gladys, brothers Donal, Mark and Declan, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many dear friends and work colleagues in the Dept Of Health.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association please.
Maureen would like to say a special ” Thank You ” to Linda’s wonderful carers especially Cathy, Petra and Beatrix who cared so lovingly for Linda. Also a special word of thanks to the Doctors and staff of the I.C.U. unit in Blanchardstown Hospital.
Linda will be reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Ashbourne, from 5pm to 7pm this Tuesday evening. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am.
Cremation afterwards in Dardistown Crematorium at 2pm. Strict Covid restrictions will be adhered to at all times. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, please.
Linda’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.ashbourneparish.ie/news/church-services-tv/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 2, 2021
