Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Laffan
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Suddenly, in his 96th year. Patrick passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the management and staff at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, brother Matty and sisters Rita, Betty and Eileen. Survived by his sisters Teresa Mc Carthy (Edinburgh) and Mary Cuffe (Bradford). Sadly missed by his loving sons Philip, Matt, Peter, Liam, Marty, Joe, Dan and Stevie, daughters Betty, Maggie and Maria, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren ,great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Saturday at 5pm until Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally followed by burial in Oakvale Cemetery.
Kathleen Daly (née Johnson)
Fossey Upper, Timahoe, Laois, R32 H7X8
Kathleen passed away after a long illness, peacefully, in the company of her loving family. Predeceased by her sister Mary. Sadly missed by her loving husband Andrew and her sons and daughters Marie, Andrew, Angela and Michael. Kathleen’s sisters Julie, Lillie, Pauline and brother Michael, sister in law Rose, brother in law Eamon, daughters in law Maureen and Maíread, sons in law Paul and Lorcan. Kathleen’s adoring grandchildren Andy Óg, Emily, Jill, Hannah, Méibh, Órna, Conal, P. J., Emmett and Lillian, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Marie’s residence, Main Street, Stradbally (R32H7X8), on Friday from 3pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday at 11.15am to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe, for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.whelehanfunerals.com/kathleendalyHouse private on Saturday morning, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to https://alzheimer.ie.
Pascal Coss
Manor Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
The sad and sudden death has occurred of Pascal Coss, Witham, Essex and formerly of Manor Lane, Mountmellick on 7th November in England. Pascal is predeceased by his wife Sue, brother Noel and sister Ann.
Pascal is remembered by his daughter Kerry Quinn her husband Paul and three grandsons Bobby, Paul Jnr and Jack. Also, by his son Justin his partner Mirjam and grandsons Louis and Thomas and his son Patrick.
Also remembered by his sister Dinah and brother Har his extended family, wide circle of friends and his work colleagues in West Minster Parliament buildings.
Funeral Arrangements Later
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 11, 2022
