Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Byrne
Stradbally, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Stradbally, Co. Laois and Late of Castlepark, Athy, Co. Kildare. Reposing at his niece Cora Foley’s residence, 3 Rathstewart Crescent, Athy, from 6pm on Friday evening with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal at 10.30am on Saturday morning, to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s New Cemetery, Athy.
Bridie Conroy (née Dunne)
O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Bridie Conroy (nee Dunne) (Retired National Teacher) O’Moore Street, Mountmellick. Peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of Kilminchy Lodge. Beloved wife of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters Danny, Noeleen, Pat, Eugene, Miriam, Joe and Michelle, sons-in-law David, Hugh and Mick and daughters-in-law Máirín, Olive and Karen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Prayers in the Funeral Home on Saturday at 11am. Removal at 11.50am to St. Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Dontations, if desired, to The Ben & Jake Foundation. Donation Box will be in place in the Funeral Home and Church.
Martin Doolan
Stradbally, Laois / Maynooth, Kildare
Doolan, Martin, Stradbally, Co. Laois & late of Treadstown, Mayooth, Co. Kildare, April 11th 2018, suddenly at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving daughter Karen, grandson Leighton, partner May & her family, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends, especially Keith and his family.
Reposing at Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, on Friday from 6pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday at 9.45am to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Maynooth for 10am funeral mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Irish Heart Foundation.
William (Liam) Daly
Cabinteely, Dublin / Ballyfin, Laois
Daly William (Liam) Cabinteely, D18 (late of Kylegrove, Ballyfin, Co. Laois) April 11, 2018 (peacefully) in St. Michael’s Hospital. Dear husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Orlagh and Louise. Sadly missed by his daughters, sons-in-law Daniel and Declan, grandchildren Tessa, Juliette, Morgan and Aaron, his sister Mary, brothers Michael, Martin and Edward, extended family and many friends.
Removal on Friday from Quinn’s of Glasthule to St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely arriving for 6pm. Funeral Saturday after 10am Mass followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Kathleen Delaney (née Tobin)
Mountrath, Laois
Kathleen Delaney (neé Tobin), England and formerly of St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Died 25th March 2018 – in England, Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Samantha and Sharon, sons Paul and Kieran, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Friday evening from 7.0’clock with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Funeral Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Bridie Conroy (née Dunne)
O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Bridie Conroy (Nee Dunne) (Retired National Teacher), O Moore Street, Mountmellick. Peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of Kilminchy Lodge. Beloved wife ot the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family and friends.
Family flowers only. Dontations if desired to The Ben & Jake Foundation. Donation Box will be in place in the Funeral Home and Church.
James (Jim) Holland
Ardleigh, Mountrath, Laois
James (Jim) Holland, West Norwood, S.E. London (formerly of Ardleigh, Mountrath, Co. Laois) Peacefully in Kings College Hospital (London) on 30th March 2018. Predeceased by his wife Eileen (nee Cox) of Huntsfield, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Dearly beloved father of Linda, Kevin, Geraldine and Eamon. Deeply regretted by his family, his brother Richard (Dick) Holland, Stoneleigh, Surry, his sister Peggy Sinnott, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, his brother-in-law Bill, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and former “Kings Head” customers.
Rodger (Rody) Phelan
Two-Mile, Borris, Tipperary/Mountmellick, Laois
Rodger (Rody) Phelan, Two-Mile, Borris, Co. Tipperary, (formerly of St. Bridget’s Square, Portarlington and Clonterry, Mountmellick, Co. Laois) Predeceased by his brother Michael. Peacefully in the home of his daughter Angela & John Tully, Two-Mile, Borris. Deeply regretted by his children Rodger, Goretti, Louise, Caroline, Angela, Michael, Adrian, and Orla, grand-children Tasha and Alex, great-grandchildren, brother Jim, sisters Louise and Angela, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law neighbours, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the home of Angela, John, Tasha & Alex Tully, Two-Mile, Borris from 3pm on Thursday with Recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Funeral arriving on Friday for 11am Requiem Mass in St. James’ Church, Two-Mile, Borris. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Arriving at 1.30pm approx.
James Wall
The Manor, Mountmellick, Laois
Requiem Mass today, Wednesday 11th April at 12 noon in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Cremation will take place at a later date. House Private Please.
Nancy Kehoe (née Dunphy)
Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois
Nancy died peacefully at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and is predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Eamon and David, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Sean, Darragh and Owen, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence from 6pm on Wednesday evening with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Thursday evening at 8.10pm to St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen arriving at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the ICU at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Seamus Walsh
The Glebe, Donaghmore, Laois
Walsh, The Glebe, Donaghmore, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. April 9th 2018, Unexpectedly, Seamus, sadly mourned by his family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at his son Trevor’s residence (The Glebe, Donaghmore) on Thursday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass in Killasmeestia Church on Friday at 11am followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
No flowers by request, donations can be made at Seamus’s funeral to The Irish Heart Foundation.
Patricia (Patty) O’Boyle (née Mellon)
“Woodview”, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Laois
Patricia (Patty) O’Boyle died peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie and much loved mother of Paul, Cathal, Niall, Niamh, Carmel and Edward. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, brothers Frank and Raphael and the late Kieran, sisters Carmel, Betty and Evelyn, sons-in-law Paul and Pat, daughters-in-law Niamh, Jenny and Sinead, grandchildren Michael, Aoife, Ellen, Luke, Charlie, Heather, Oran, Darragh, Rosalyn, Kyna, Orla, Tegan, Sibéal and Ross, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her home from 2pm on Tuesday (April 10th) with removal that evening to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, to arrive for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to St. Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen, Graiguecullen.
Murtagh (Murt) Brennan
Brooklodge, Massford, Castlecomer, Kilkenny/Laois
Murt died peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff of St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. He will be remembered by his daughter Mary, son Murt, brother Joe and by Nell, Zena and family. Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer, from 2pm Sunday. Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm Sunday evening. Funeral prayers at 10am Monday followed by removal to the Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Crettyard, Co Laois for reception prayers and funeral Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Elizabeth (Nellie) Brophy
Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. R.I.P Predeceased by her husband Paul & her daughter Margaret. Sadly missed by her sons Peter & Paul, daughter Marian. Grandchildren Laura, Johnny, Niall, Anna, Joe, Peter & David. Great-grandchildren Emma, John, Ella, Julie,Adam & Cormac. Her nephew Jim, neighbours, relatives & friends. Reposing on Sunday evening in Moloney’s Funeral Home from 7 O’clock with Rosary at 9 O’clock. Removal on Monday morning at 11:15 A.M to St.Peter & Paul’s Church Portlaoise for 12 o’clock Requirm mass. Burial afterwards in St.Bridget’s cemetary Rosenallis.
Madeline Cahill (née Whelan)
Upper Main Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Michael and Ann’s home in Mornington. Loving wife of the late Jim and dear mother of the late Pat and Barry and loving grandmother of infant Safia White. Sadly missed by her loving children Ann, Cabrini, Madeline and son Seamus, sons-in-law Mike, Martin and Stephen, daughters-in-law, Catherine, Deidre and Maria, her cherished grandchildren and her large circle of family and friends. Reposing at her residence from 2pm today, Saturday, with Rosary at 9pm. Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for Requiem Mass at 11am on Sunday. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin Campion
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois/Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny
Campion, Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly Sue Ryder House, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny and Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 6th 2018, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Martin, sadly mourned by his sister-in-law Bridget Campion (Coolkerry), nephews, nieces and his good friend Vera, relatives and friends. Reposing at O’ Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney, on Monday evening from 7pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, followed by burial in Rathdowney local cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations can be made at Martin’s funeral to The National Council For The Blind, (Portlaoise).
Robert (Bob) Nicholls
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Nicholls (Bob) Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. April 5th 2018. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise Regional Hosp. Predeceased by his wife Betty and son George. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Joan, sons Harry, Billy, Eddie, and Ken, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his carer Jos, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his son Eddie’s house at Ballycarnan from 4 pm on Friday with prayers at 8 pm. Funeral Service at 11 am on Saturday morning as St Peter’s Church, Market Sq., Portlaoise. Interment will follow in the adjoining graveyard.
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