Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan
Coolowley, Errill, Laois, R32 V2T2 / Tipperary
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan, Coolowley, Errill, Co. Laois, October 2nd. 2023, peacefully in the company of his family at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 100th year. Predeceased by his wife Peggy, son Tom, his parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Mary G. Ryan (Bealaclave, Rearcross), Catherine Mullally (Clonakenny), son John (Knock Hill) and Paul (Ballymeelish), daughters-in-law Judith and Ann, sons-in-law Tony and John, his adored grandchildren Denise, Ciara, Brian, Vincent, Liam, Jennifer, Marie and Antoinette, great-grandchildren Tom, Liam, Sean, Conor, Eoin, Kate, Johnny and Leah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 V2T2) on Tuesday afternoon from 3 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia arriving for Requiem mass at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Matthew Daniel Moore
Treascon, Portarlington, Laois, R32 YE63 / Emo, Laois
Matt died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Una and Michael Moore and his brother Pat. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his beloved wife Valerie, his children Amy, Conor, Kate and Ellie, sons in law Larry and Conor, daughter in law Aisling, his adored grandchildren Tadhg, Daire, Sadie, Matthew, John, Luke and Alannah.
Greatly missed by his brothers Frank and Michael and his sisters Goretti, Oonagh and Fidelis, Godson Rory, his brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Matt will be reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning to arrive at Saint Paul’s Church, Emo for 2pm Requiem Mass.
Interment to follow in Saint John’s Cemetery, Killenard.
House strictly private on Wednesday morning please.Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Offaly Hospice https://www.offalyhospice.ie Donation box will be in the church also.
The Moore family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sad and difficult time.
Brendan Hughes
40 Silverwood, Mountmellick, Laois / Swords, Dublin
Brendan Hughes 40 Silverwood, Mountmellick Co. Laois and formerly Swords, Co. Dublin, died peacefully at home, October 1st 2023, in the company of his loving wife and family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Christine, sons Darryl and Jason and family members.
The complete obituary notice and arrangements will be published on Monday afternoon.
Removal from his home on Wednesday morning arriving to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation service at 1.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Sr Maureen Delaney
Edenmore, Dublin / Pike of Rushall, Laois
Delaney, Sr Maureen, SMG (formerly of Knock Brack, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois), September 28th 2023, peacefully in the loving care of her SMG Sisters, staff and niece, at St Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Edenmore, Dublin 5. Sadly missed by her SMG Sisters, niece Geraldine, grandnephew William, grandnieces Grainne and Niamh, staff and her very many friends. Predeceased by her sister, Sr Gregory, SMG and her brothers, John Joe, Matthew, Liam and Dan.
Sr Maureen’s remains will arrive in St Gabriel’s Nursing Home at 5.30pm on Sunday, 1st October, for Evening Prayer at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday 2nd at St Monica’s Church, Edenmore, Dublin 5, D05 A397, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Funeral Mass [Monday] may be viewed live at the following link: https://stbenedicts-stmonicas.ie/live-stm/
Anna Teresa Lawson (née Byrne)
The Borness, Mountmellick, Laois
Anna Teresa Lawson (nee Byrne), known as Terry, died at home in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, on 22/9/2023, surrounded by her family.
She was from The Borness, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Beloved mother of Caroline, Shaun and Fiona; grandmother of Bryony, Lydia, Scarlett, Tessa, Ben, Alice, Tom and Caitlin and great-grandmother of Niamh.
She is survived by her siblings, Chrissy and Danny.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Saviour’s Catholic Church in Abbots Langley, on Wednesday, November 1st. 2023, followed by a celebration of her life.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 1, 2023
