Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Alan Grant
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Alan Grant, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, Nov. 19. 2018 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (nee Bergin), brother Alec, sister Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
“May Alan Rest In Peace”
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath this Wednesday evening (Nov. 21st.) from 6 o’c with Rosary in the funeral home at 8 o’c. Removal on Thursday morning (Nov. 22nd.) at 10.15 o’c to Killasmeestia Church for Funeral Mass at 11 o’c with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Autism Ireland. Donation box in place at church.
Donal Flanagan
Blackcastle, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Tipperary / Clonaslee, Laois
Donal (formerly of Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co. Laois) retired Regional Manager of Irish Life plc. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sarah, stepdaughter Rebecca, son Val, brothers Paddy, Michael and Sean, sisters Kathleen and Bridie, relatives and friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Thurles Tuesday, 20th November 2018, from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles arriving 6.50pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday at 11am and burial afterwards to Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe.
Thomas (Tom) Glasheen
Sallins, Kildare / Durrow, Laois
Formerly of Ballacolla, Durrow, Co. Laois. Sadly missed by his loving wife Katie, daughters Ann and Sharon, sons John and Joseph and their mother Marie, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas on Tuesday from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and The Guardian Angels, Sallins followed by cremation in Newland’s Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
“May He Rest In Peace”
Edward (Eddie) McGoldrick
17 Killenard Lodge, Portarlington, Laois / Templeogue, Dublin / Riverstown, Sligo
Eddie passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann; sadly missed by his daughter Lorraine, sons Keith and Garvin, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Nicole and Elodie, cherish grandfather of Katie, Dylan, Nisha, Charlie, Layla, Penny and Thalia, sisters-in-law Josephine and Bridie and his neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Maureen.
May Eddie Rest In Peace
Reposing at his residence Eircode (R32E1R8). from 2pm on Tuesday, 20th, with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Wednesday, 21st, from 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday in Saint John’s Church, Killenard followed by Interment in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Justin, daughter Clare, their parteners Annemarieke, and Bosco, grandchildren Stephanie and Gavin, his brothers Dinny, Vincent, and Tony,sisters, Kathleen and Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 2pm this Saturday, 17th November 2018, with removal at 6.30.pm. to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix arriving 7 pm. Requiem Mass at 11am. on Sunday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Thomas Colbourne
“Grange Lodge”, Maganey, Laois / Birr, Offaly / Carlow / Maganey, Kildare
Thomas Colbourne, originally Cree, Birr, Co. Offaly died November 15th 2018 at Tallaght University Hospital after a long illness courageously borne. Beloved husband of Hazel and much loved dad of Stephen and Andrew. Sadly missed by his devastated wife, sons, parents Raymond and Hilda, brothers Leslie, Desmond, David and Alan, sister Valerie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arriving at St. James’ Church, Castledermot on Sunday evening (Nov 18th) at 6pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 2pm.
No flowers please, donation in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society.
Bernadette Scully (née Maguire)
3 New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her beloved husband Timmy and her sister Mary. Much loved mother of Mary and Bernadette (Moran). Deeply regretted by her loving family, dearest grandsons Senan and Cillian, son-in-law John, brothers John and Bernard, sister-in-law Ellie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Removal on Saturday morning to SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 10:00am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. House Private on Saturday morning please.
Fr. Pat Cooke
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois
Fr. Pat Cooke, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Nov. 15. 2018. (peacefully) in the care of the Brothers and Staff of Miguel House, Castletown and in the presence of his brothers Joe and Walter. Deeply regretted by his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Miguel House Chapel this Friday evening (Nov. 16th) from 5 o’c with rosary at 7 o’c and reposing on Saturday evening from 5 o’c with removal at 7 o’c to St. Edmund’s Parish Church, Castletown. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday (Nov. 18th) at 1.00 pm, with burial immediately afterwards in Aghaboe cemetery.
Annetta (Netta) O’Brien (née Phelan)
Baldwinstown, Bridgetown, Wexford / Rathdowney, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Tom and cherished mother of Noelle, Bernadette, Deirdre, Kieran and Tomas. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Maria & Trina, sons-in-law Tony & Michael, Donal, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Sheila & Rose, brother-in-law Charlie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home in Baldwinstown on Friday November 16th from 1pm with removal at 6.30pm to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Rathangan for 7pm Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in Rathangan Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 19, 2018
