Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maurice Bates
Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Laois
Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023 peacefully, at his home after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary, and his brother Paul.
Sadly missed by his sons Paul and Fergal, daughters Mary and Frances, his 8 grandchildren, brother John, sister Maureen, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Tuesday, 14th November, from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning from his home (Laurel Hill) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (eircode R32VY79), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society
Family home private on Wednesday morning please
Maura Leavy (née Clarke)
St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jackie, son Raymond, grandson Stephen and sister Aileen. Deeply regretted by her loving family Rosaleen, John and Donal, brothers Paddy and John, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Jo and Jennifer, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 W300) on Tuesday from 4pm and Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Maura’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 Slieve Bloom Medical Ward Portlaoise Hospital.
(Donation Box at her residence and in the Church). House Private on Thursday Morning, please.
Patrick Purcell
Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Kildare/Crettyard, Laois
Patrick Purcell (Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Crettyard, Co Laois) – 12th November 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Josie, children Adrian, Ray, Damien, John, Alan, Yvonne, Caroline, Graham, Amy, Lynsey, Nigel and Lydia, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, his adored grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, friends and army colleagues.
May Patrick Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580/Laois/Offaly
Predeceased by her father Mike. Beloved wife of Derek and much loved mother of Conor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, mother Ber, brother Declan, sister Carole, brother in law, Shay, nieces Chloe & Claudia, nephew Danny, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 12 midday to 7pm with Rosary recital at 7. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Monasterevin followed by burial in St Evins Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
