Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
May Byrne (née Bergin)
Newtownpark House Nursing Home, Blackrock, Dublin / Naas, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois
Late of Kilashee Naas,Portarlington and Athy. Peacefully after a long illness bravely borne with great dignity. Loving wife of the late Des. Beloved mother of Peter and Myles. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Aisling and Melissa, her grandchildren Rachel, Kelsey, Ciara and Andrew, her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Newtownpark House who showed great care, compassion and kindness throughout May’s stay.
Requiem Mass on Friday 3rd November at 11:30am in St John’s The Baptist Church, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s cemetery Portarlington arriving at 3:45pm.
Marjorie Wolseley (née Malin)
The Square, Ballinakill, Laois / Sandymount, Dublin
Formerly Ryan, after a long illness. Predeceased by her son Dick. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Ray Wolseley, daughter Marjorie (Wilson), sons Denis and Karl, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 4pm. on Friday with removal at 6.45 pm.to St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill arriving 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial afterward in the Graveyard adjoining St. Michael and All Angels Church, Abbeyleix
Rest in peace
Jack Delaney
Hollypark, Crettyard, Laois
Pre-deceased by his wife Nancy. Sadly missed by his daughters Christine, Margaret, Ann-Marie, Breeda and Claire, sons Bill and John-Joe, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister Ann, brother Joe, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at his residence from 4pm on Thursday with Rosary at 8pm. Arriving at St. Abban’s Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 2pm on Friday afternoon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. House private on Friday morning please.
Daniel (Danny) Byrne
Knightstown, Mountmellick, Laois
Late of Birmingham. At Antrim Hospital. Husband of the late Betty. Dear father of six, John, Daniel (Deceased), Elizabeth, Beatrice, Raymond and Rachael. Sadly missed by the extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Thursday from 7:30pm to 9pm. Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday from 11am with Funeral Service at 12:30pm. Burial afterwards in St Brigid’s cemetery Rosenallis.
Brendan Hogan (Senior)
Clonskeagh, Dublin / Camross, Laois
HOGAN, Brendan (Senior) (Dublin and Camross, Co. Laois) 31 October 2017 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family and in his 93rd year; beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Kevin, Ray, Brendan and Caitriona; predeceased by his grandson Kienan; very sadly missed by his family, sister Carmel, brother-in-law Con, daughter-in-law Tracy and Fiona, grandchildren Eoin, Lorcan, Kate, Sinead, Ben and Jack, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Wednesday from 3 o’c to 6 o’c. Funeral Mass on Thursday in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mt. Merrion at 10 o’c followed by burial at St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Camross Co. Laois (arriving approx. 2.30 o’c). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice.
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John O’Flynn
Barna, Galway / Emo, Laois / Cashel, Tipperary
Formerly of Cashel, Co. Tipperary and Swindon, England, Beloved husband of Maggie and cherished father of The Late Deirdre, will be sadly missed by His wife, sons Sean and Michael, sisters, brothers, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relaties, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at The Cillín within Barna Church this Tuesday, 31st October, from 6.00pm removal at 7.30pm to the church. Mass on Wednesday at 11.00am, with funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo, Co. Laois, to arrive at 3.00 pm approximately.
John Kelly Senior
Market Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Kelly, Market Sq., Portlaoise, Oct. 30th 2017, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. John (Snr) beloved husband of Margaret and dearly loved father to John, Ray, Zita, Fergal, Orlaith and Olivia. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother William, sisters Josie and Lucy, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4 pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday at 12 noon to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12.30 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. House private on Wednesday, please.
Sr. Elizabeth Maher
St. Leo’s Convent of Mercy, Carlow Town, Carlow/Rathdowney, Laois
Sr. Elizabeth Maher died October 30th 2017 in her 98th year, formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Annie; brothers Mick, Jim and Bill.
Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Judy, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, loving Community, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Convent Chapel from 2pm on Tuesday with prayers at 5.15pm followed by removal to the Cathedral of the Assumption to arrive for 6.15pm Mass. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
John O’Flynn
Ballard, Barna, Galway/Laois
Formerly of Cashel, Co. Tipperary and Swindon, England, Beloved husband of Maggie and cherished father of The Late Deirdre, will be sadly missed by His wife, sons Sean and Michael, sisters, brothers, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relaties, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at The Cillín within Barna Church this Tuesday 31st October from 6.00pm removal at 7.30pm to the church. Mass on Wednesday at 11.00am, with funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo, Co. Laois.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 1, 2017
