Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Ida Mitchell (née Lalor)
Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, after a short illness in her 90th Year in Portlaoise General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Albert (Bert) and son-in-law Cyril Mc Murray . Ida will be dearly missed by her daughters Helen Mc Murray and Hazel Wellwood,son-in-law Cecil , grandchildren Scott, Tristan , Nevil and Adam , sisters Sadie Baskin and Marie Hogan , sisters-in-law , brother-in-law , nieces , nephews , friends and neighbours , and all at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget .
Due to Corvid 19 Directive Ida`s Funeral will be Family only. A memorial service will take place later.
Eamon Kealey
Capoley, Portlaoise, Laois
Kealey, Eamon Capoley. Portlaoise. April 20th 2020 Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and Sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces. Relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Government Covid-19 protocol in place . Social distancing to be observed. A memorial mass will take place at a later date.
John Deffew
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
John Leo Deffew, Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and late of Callary Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Passed away, peacefully, April 18th 2020, in the wonderful care of The Staff at St. Paul’s Ward, St. Vincent’s Community Nursing Home, Mountmellick. John will be remembered with love and sadly missed by his daughter Frances, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Emily and Millie, siblings Willie, Andrew, Mary Murphy, Elizabeth McDonald and Anne Kelly, brothers-in-law Joe and Sean. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and his neighbours in Laois, Offaly and Clare. Predeceased by his beloved and adored daughter Eileen Deffew, parents Leo and Brigid, nephew Mark McDonald, Patterson Estate and sister-in-law Betty Deffew. ”Say not in grief he is no more but thankful that he was”. Loved always and forever till we meet again.
Johns family would like to express their thanks to the dedicated staff at St.Vincents who are working tirelessly to care for all their residents
Rest In Peace
John’s funeral will be private, due COVID 19 restrictions. His family will arrange a memorial Mass after the pandemic has cleared.
Sr. Romana (Rita) Hennessy
Shaen, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Sr. Romana (Rita) Hennessy (Shaen, Portlaoise), Sisters of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary (Uxbridge, Middlesex and Zambia for over 40 years where Sr. Romana cared as a nurse and midwife across many communities).
In the kind and loving care of the staff and Sisters of Marian House, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Predeceased by her brother Billy Hennessy (Shaen) and sister, Sr. Amabalis (Sarah) Hennessy (Shaen & Uxbridge).
Deeply regretted by the Sisters and community of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, brother Michael Hennessy (Chicago), sister Kitty Kennedy (Dublin), sister in law Mary Hennessy and brother in law Michael, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Funeral mass and burial on Tuesday 21st April at 11:15 am in Chigwell Convent, Essex. A Mass to celebrate Sr. Romana’slife will be held at a later date.
Eileen Hynan (née Heavey)
Portlaoise Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Patrick (Paddy). Deeply regretted by her loving family John, Pat, Joe, Margaret, Peter, Chris and Martina, sisters Betty and Jean, brother-in-law Fr Joe (Australia), daughter-in-law Helen, sons-in-law Eugene and Simon, grandchildren David, Keith, Elaine, Eoghan, Shane, Seán, Orla, Theo, Darcy, Ericka and Rory, great-grandchildren Sam, Jake, Megan, Liam Sinead, Conor, Aoife and Blake, extended family and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive a Family Funeral will take place. A Memorial Mass for Eileen will take place at a later Date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time.
Betty Keane (née Nash)
Monamondra, Errill, Laois
Betty Keane (née Nash, Monamondra, Errill, Co. Laois, April 18th 2020. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family in her 103rd year. Predeceased by her husband Tim. Sadly mourned by her loving family Margaret (Gibbons), Tadhg, Breda (Doyle), sons-law Bill and Joe, daughter-in-law Ina, grandchildren Gráinne, Eilis, Mairead, Síle, Tadhg, Brendan, Michelle, Aisling and Kate, great-grandsons Joey and Donagh, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
As per the COVID 19 directive, the house, funeral mass and burial are strictly private. The family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
The funeral Mass will be streamed from The Church of The Holy Trinity Rathdowney on Monday at 11am www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Mary Laffan (née Dillon)
Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully in the care and attention of the staff of Portlaoise General Hospital. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Patrick, her children Betty, Philip, Matt, Maggie, Peter, Liam, Marty, Joe, Dan, Maria and Stevie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
In line with Goverment guidelines a private funeral will take place.
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