Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eric Abraham
Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Eric Abraham, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 6th June 2023 at St. James’s Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bridie, loving father to Jason, Darran, Niall, Eric and Oonagh, grandchildren Lauren, Scott, Kyle, Ellie, Reece, Jacob and Tom, daughters-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Thursday evening the 8th June from 6.0’clock, concluding with Funeral Prayers at 8.0’clock. Funeral arriving to Lacca Church, (eircode R32VW57) on Friday the 9th June, for Funeral Service at 12 noon, followed by private Cremation.
Gabriel Ennis
Portlaoise, Laois / Walkinstown, Dublin
ENNIS, GABRIEL, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (formerly of Walkinstown, Dublin 12), 6th June, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by his dear parents Thomas and Kitty Ennis and his dearest sister Mary (Carr). Gabriel will be deeply missed by his loving brothers Micheál (MacAonghusa), Paul and Thomas, sisters-in-law Breda and Audrey, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends.
Gabriel’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, 10th June, 2023 at 11am at Terenure College Chapel, Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W (D6W DK72), followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Patrick’s Graveyard), Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 (D11 XA32).
Patricia Lambe (née Lanham)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 H30F
Lambe Patrica (Pat) Ballydavis, Portlaoise, 6th June 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Micheal. Dearly loved mother to Joseph, Michael, Elaine, Christine and Brendan.
Cherished grandmother to Molly, Emelia, Jonah, Matthew, Ben, Ada and Evan. Deeply regretted by her loving family; brothers George, Austin and Joe, sisters Mary, Breda and Catherine, sons in law Donal and Sam, daughters in law Karen, Claire and Lucy, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Thursday evening from 6 pm, with rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at The Church of the Assumpion, The Heath on Friday at 10 am.
Live stream on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard. Please observe covid precautions.
Gerard O’Mahony
7 Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred at home of Ger surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Predeceased by his sister Frances. Beloved husband of Brid, dearly loved dad to Sinead, Geraldine, Donal, Finola, Ciáran, and Donnachadh.
Cherished grandfather to James, Lucy, Tadhg, Emma, Mathuin, Dáithi, Culann, Senan,, Blaithnaid, Thady, Oisin, Realtin, Sadhbh, Iarla, Cora, Aoileann and Eanna, sons-in-law John, Tim, J.P., daughters-in-law Patrice, Darina, Fiona.
Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters John, Ciss, Teresa, Mary, Patrick, Anne. Loved by his extended family, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews and all his beloved friends.
Reposing this Wednesday evening in Moloney’s Funeral Home from 6pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only – Donations to Irish Cancer Society.
Victor Allen
Doon, Mountrath, Laois
Victor 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 – Wednesday, June 7, 2023
