Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Lowry
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Lowry, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Died 11th March 2021, (peacefully), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his brothers Jack and Tim, sisters-in-law Mary, Norah and Deirdre, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place for family (maximum 10 persons) on Saturday morning in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Martin’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish Website: www.mountrathparish.ie
Annie Hill (née Ryan)
St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Laois
Annie Hill, (neé Ryan) St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois.- Died 12th March 2021, (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family . Predeceased by her husband Tommy, sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place for family (maximum 10 persons) on Sunday morning in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, at 11.30 a.m. followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Annie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish Website :- www.mountrathparish.ie
House private please due to Covid 19. Family flowers only please
Jeremy Fraser Davies
The Rock, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eilish and his sons Ned and Jack, his brother Alastair, sister-in-law Jane, niece Eleanor and nephew George, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace
Jeremy’s Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
John (Jackie) White
Ballagh, Errill, Laois
John (Jackie) White, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois. March 9th 2021. At Limerick Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann, his son Sean and his daughters Catherine and Mairead, daughter-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law John and Mark, grandchildren Laura, Jack, Ciarán, Eoighan, Claire and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Due to the COVID-19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged. Due to the increased risk of infection and in compliance with current guidelines you are asked not to attend the funeral and not to congregate in the churchyard or the cemetery.
The family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. No flowers by request, donations can be made if desired to St. Vincent De Paul, Rathdowney/Errill via Rathdowney Parish Website. House strictly private.
Betty Preston (née Butler)
St John’s Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Preston (nee Butler) Watford, England and late of Pilltown, Co. Kilkenny, 16th February 2021. Elizabeth (Betty), beloved wife of the late Joe Preston, formerly of St John’s Square, Portlaoise. She will be deeply missed by all her loving nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
May She Rest in Peace
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Saturday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 12, 2021
