Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gray (née Bergin)
8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Mary Gray 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Couraguneen, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, November 20th. 2024, unexpectedly at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Martin and Mary, her daughter Georgina who died in infancy and her adored grandchild Chloe. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Jim, daughters Hilary and Pamela, grandchildren Cillian, Ella and Evan, son-in-law Mark, sister Ellen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence 8 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 T3H6) on Friday November 22nd from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Jim Lalor
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Jim Lalor, The Heath, Portlaoise, 19th November 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Mary. Loving father to Pat, Jimmy, Denis, Louise and Mark. Cherished grandfather to Emma, Tírna, Fionn, Ben, Anna, Daragh, and Shauna, great-granddaughter Aida. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Mary O`Rourke, daughters in law, Gretta, Aileen, Trish, Freda, Louise’s partner Frank, brother in law Johnny, sister in law Patsy, nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday from 5.30 pm until 8pm . Removal to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath on Friday to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow on Saturday morning at 12 noon in Newlands Crematorium.
June Thompson
Shrahane, Mountrath, Laois
June Thompson, Shrahane, Camross, Portlaoise, Co Laois, passed away on the 14th November 2024, peacefully under the loving care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) Thompson and Amy Thompson (née Walsh). June was a kind and gentle person with a strong faith, who worked as a nurse for many years.
Reception into St. Jude’s Church, Antrim, Coolrain (eircode R32Y060) on Sunday (24th November) for 2.0’clock Funeral Service, followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 20, 2024
