Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Victor Allen
Doon, Mountrath, Laois
ictor Allen, Doon, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 4th June 2023, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Loving father, grandfather and brother, in his 70th year. Sadly missed by his children Holly, Hilary, Phillipa, Hope, Katy, Dean, Peter, Henry, Nathanial, Ben, Mathew and Hector, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at his home Doon (eircode R32A7N9) on Tuesday afternoon from 12 noon, concluding with Funeral Prayers at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (7th June) to St. Matthew’s Church Roskelton (eircode R32RR77), for Funeral Service at 2.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
House private on Wednesday please.
Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu of flowers to Friends of Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore (Medical 1).
Liam (Billy) Peters
Mountain View, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois
Peters Liam, Mountain View Portlaoise. June 3rd 2023 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Nancy and sister Martha.
Deeply regretted by his loving sons Niall and Dylan, daughters Lisa and her partner Kevin, Denika and her partner Rob. Sister Delores, brother in law John, grandchildren Ella, Lucas, Logan, Blake and Indie. Aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s church for 12 noon requiem mass.
It may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in Abbeyleix Cemetery adjoining the Church of the most Holy Rosary.
Derek Ryan
Kilnacourt, Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Unexpectedly at his residence. Loving son of the late William and Thora Ryan. Sadly missed by his loving sister Thora, brothers Alan, Barry and Gregory, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening (9th June) from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral taking place in Dublin on Saturday (10th June).
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 6, 2023