Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tom) Dunne
Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Thomas (Tom) Dunne, Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, on January 20th, 2021, at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co Laois.
He will be sadly missed by his extended family, relatives and friends.
May Tom’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Due to continued restrictions on public gatherings, Tom’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the presence of his family on Saturday, at 11am, in The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois and will be followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
If neighbours wish to show their support to the family, they could stand outside their houses as the funeral cortege passes his residence on the way to the Church at 10.30am approx.
Christina (Kitty) Giles
Sentry Hill, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Christina (Kitty) Giles, Sentry Hill, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. January 21st. 2021. (unexpectedly) at her home. Predeceased by her sister Mary (Kelleher) and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by he loving brother Martin, nephew Leo Kelleher, sister in law Carol, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
May Kitty Rest In Peace.
In line with government & HSE advice and to insure the safety of all a Private family funeral will take place (limited to 10 people), you are asked not to congregate in the church yard or the cemetery to ensure the safety of all.
Kitty’s family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this sad and difficult time.
Kitty’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Saturday (23rd. Jan.) at 11o’c on the borrisinossoryparishonline facebook page.
Mary Jane Mahony (née Mallon)
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois / Walsh Island, Offaly
Peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Joe, grandson David and sister Liz. Deeply regretted by her daughter-in-law Mary, granddaughter Karen, grandson Gerard, sister Margaret Delaney, nieces , nephews , grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to Government advice Mary Jane’s Funeral will be private, strictly confined to immediate family only. The Funeral Mass will be streamed from The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix at 12 noon on Friday, 22nd January, on: https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Burial afterwards in Shanahoe Cemetery via Crookedwood Cross.
Anna Marie Nolan
Rathcrea, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Johnny and Josie, her beloved brothers John and Brian, her devoted sisters and best friends Yvonne (Lacumber) and Ailish (Lynch), adored nieces and nephews, Steve, Kerry Lee, Caragh, Eábha, Jack, Emma, James Ellen and Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to the increased Risk with Covid 19 Anna Marie has requested A Private Funeral and Interment and asked that people not congregate in the Churchyard or in the Cemetery.
House Strictly Private.
We would ask over the coming days everyone who knew Anna Marie would take some time to light a candle or say a prayer in her memory.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, To The Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise: https://www.cuislecentre.com/donate/
Anna Marie Requiem Mass will be streamed live from the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown on Friday at 2pm: https://youtu.be/9YSmEn5iQXg
Mary Brennan
Aughamacfir, Wolfhill, Laois
Daughter of the late Sarah and Laurence and sister of the late Patrick and Delia (Murphy). Deeply regretted by her loving brothers Michael and Laurence, sisters-in-law Lucy and Mary, brother-in-law Shay (Murphy), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Due to government restrictions a private family Requiem Mass will take place at 12 noon on Friday (22nd January) in St. Mary’s Church Wolfhill, limited to 10 people. The mass will be livestreamed on the Ballyadams Parish facebook page. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaretha (Margaret) Lalor (née Beusse)
12 Ash Trees, Stradbally, Laois
Margaretha (Margaret) (nee Beusse) Lalor. 12 Ash Trees, Stradbally and Formerly Holm-Seppensen, Nordheide, Germany. Peacefully, with her husband Jerry and her son Michael at the Midlands Regional Portlaoise, on the 20th of January 2021. Sadly missed by her dearly loved and devoted husband Jerry, her adored son Michael, grandchild Jessica, daughter-in-law Natascha, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Margaret will repose at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Thursday (21st). Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. For Family Members Only. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Funeral will be live streamed on: -www.comerfordlynchfunerals.com/margaret-lalor-
Due to Government Restrictions and H.S.E Guidelines, Margaret’s funeral will be for family only. For those who wish to show their support along the route from the Church to the Cemetery, you are asked to do so in a Socially Distanced and Safe Manner.
The Lalor Family would like to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
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