Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kevin Higgins
Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Kevin, husband of the late Rosemary (nee Spaine) peacefully in the care of the staff Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Lovingly remembered by his family, Ciara, Aiveen, Jemima and Conor. Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and loyal friends.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, September 7th, from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Mother of The Church, Castleknock, Dublin for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday. Burial immediately afterwards in Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Pascal Dunne
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Also of Leeds England. Peacefully at Leeds City Hospital. Loving son of the late John and dear brother of the late Brian. Sadly missed by his loving children Danielle, Jamie-Lee, Georgie and Kieran, wife Siobhan, mother Jane, brothers Michael and Paul, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at the family home in Coolbanagher on Thursday from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 11:15am arriving St Paul’s Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo. House Private On Friday Morning Please.
Dan Lalor
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dan passed away peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Doris, Son William and Daughter Trish. Sadly missed by his Mother in Law Phil and Father in Law Paddy, Daughter in Law Karen, His Sister Margaret, Brother in Law Tom, his Aunt Theresa, grandchildren Ellie – Ann and Heidi. Dan’s niece Liz, nephews Liam and Denis, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his residence on Wednesday 6th from 4 o clock with Rosary at 8 o clock. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.20 to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church Timahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe.
John Gannon
Droughill, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at his residence. Loving husband of the late Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Audrey and Amanda, brother Michael, sisters Moira and Kathleen, son-in-law Bernard, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Lauren, Mark, Garry and Fiona, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3pm with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Wednesday at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.