Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor (née Murray)
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor, London, and formerly of Bellair, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died the 11th of January 2024. Predeceased by her husband Benjamin Herbert (Barney) Proctor.
Eilish will be very sadly missed by her loving son Colin, her grandchildren Albie and Kaelagh, her sister Josie, her brother Seamus, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore on Thursday evening from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Eilish’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Isaac Dobson
Rock of Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Laois
Isaac George Dobson. The Rock of Dunamaise. Portlaoise February 4th 2024. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. In the care of the tender staff of Portlaoise Regional hospital. Beloved husband of Jean , and devoted father to Jonathan and Suzanne.
Cherished grandfather to Millie, Hayley, Christian and William. Sincerely missed by his son in law Philip and daughter in law Mary. His brother Robert. Sisters in law, brothers in law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Tuesday evening (Feb 6th) from 5.30 pm till 7 pm. Removal also on Tuesday evening to arrive at The Holy Trinity Church, Dunamaise for 7.30. On Wednesday (Feb 7th) funeral service will take place at 3 pm followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.
Patrick (Paddy) Parkinson
Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Parkinson Snr., Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois, died peacefully on Monday 5th February 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Lily.
Sadly missed by his children, John, Angela, Lucia, Patrick, Monica, Christine and Oliver, sons-in-law Paul and Cathal, daughter-in-law Susan, grandchildren Brenda, Jacinta, Jennifer, Jean, Ciara, Kieran, Deirdre, Laura, Alison, Olivia, Peter, Seán, Elizabeth and Darren, great grandchild Lily, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (February 6th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock.
Removal on Wednesday morning (February 7th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10. 0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Paddy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie.
Eleanor Marjorie Sarah (Sally) Gibbs (née Dobbs)
Bellmount, Cullohill, Laois
Passed peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late David and much loved mother of Lucinda, William and Alexander. Sadly missed by her children, son in law and daughters in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family and many friends in Ireland and overseas.
Funeral arrangements later.
Esther (Essie) Lanham (née Conroy)
Upper Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Esther (Essie) Lanham, (née Conroy), Upper Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 4th February 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family, in her 99th year.
Predeceased by her husband Gus, deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter Sheila, sons George, Stephen and Gus. Sadly missed by her family, adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Upper Sconce (eircode E32Y9W3) on Monday evening (February 5th) from 4pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (February 6th) to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin (eircode R32TD61), for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Ballyfin.
Essie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ballyfinparish.ie. Family time on Tuesday morning, please.
Ann Ryan (née McCarthy)
Apartment No. 5 College Ave, Mountmellick, Laois/Castletroy, Limerick
Formerly of Castle Troy Halting Site.
Died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, her two daughters, five sons, grand children, three sisters and one brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Thursday 5pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick followed by burial in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick. Please leave message of condolences below.
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