Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice Maher (née Mulhall)
Woodview, The Lock, Portarlington, Laois/Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Woodenbridge, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat and darling daughter Ailish. Deeply regretted by her loving family John, James, Mary, Padraig, Margaret and David, brother Dan, daughters-in-law Brid, Agnes and Deirdre, sons-in-law Mal, Kevin and Tom, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Margaret’s residence (eircode R32 P8P2), Bracklone Street, Portarlington, on Tuesday afternoon from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11am, arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard.
Alice’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Elizabeth (Betty) Coleman (née McDonnell)
Closutton, Bagenalstown, Carlow/Abbeyleix, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Coleman (nèe McDonnell) Closutton, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow/Spink, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. who died peacefully at Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny.
Sister of the late Michael, Mona, Pauline, Dympna and Evelyn. Betty will be sadly missed by her husband Seamus, son Jim, daughters Elizabeth and Marion, grandchildren Eilís and Eoin, sons in law John and Michael, sister in law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Family flowers only. House private please.
Reposing in Somers Funeral Home, Bagenalstown on Monday, from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, arriving at St. Lazerian’s Church, Leighlinbridge, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, at 1.30pm.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on www.leighlinparish.ie
The cremation can be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service
Funeral arrangements later.
Barney Davis
6 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Richard and Anthony, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday and Monday (October 23rd and 24th) from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm each evening.
Removal on Tuesday morning to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Brendan Lyons
Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Blackhall Place, Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Brigid, son Paul and his partner Alison, daughters Michelle and Louise and her partner Sean, grandchildren Craig, Troy, Tia, Jack and Darala, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 VF57) on Monday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 9:30am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Brendan’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Teresa Bolton (née Dunne)
Blackhall Bridge, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Bill and daughter-in-law Margaret. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Teresa, Una, Aileen, Anne and Margaret, sons Bill and John, sister Anne, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 N6T1) on Saturday afternoon from 2pm until 6pm and on Sunday afternoon from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Monday morning at 11am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
House Private on Monday Morning, Please.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 24, 2022
