Death Notices for Laois - Friday, August 25, 2023

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Vincent Fitzpatrick - Mountrath

The death took place on Thursday, August 24 of Vincent Fitzpatrick of Paddock, Mountrath, R32NH31.

At his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Paula, much loved dad to Odile and Kate.  Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, mother Ann, sisters Ann Marie, Bernadette, and Mary, brothers Dan and Eddie, parents-in-law Fintan and Peg (Russell), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home (eircode R32NH31) on Friday and Saturday evening from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8.30pm each evening. Removal on Sunday morning to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Vincent’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on this link: - https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/

Dorothy McEvoy - Rosenallis

The death took place on Wednesday, August 23 of Dorothy McEvoy (née Molloy) of Clonaheen, Rosenallis, and formerly Gurteen, Killeigh, Co. Offaly.

At home in the company of her husband Sean and her loving family. Predeceased by her infant daughter, brothers Liam, Michael and Danny. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, sons Richard, Michael, Shane and Enda, daughter -in-law Ann, grandsons Billy, Colin and Aaran, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning to St.Brigid's Church, Rosenallis arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial after in St.Brigid's Cemetery. 

Teresa Gilman - Rathdowney

The death took place on Wednesday, August 23 of Teresa Gilman (née Young) of 3 Newtownperry, Rathdowney. 

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Sadly mourned by her husband Fintan, daughter Rose, sons Fintan, Michael, James and Patrick, son-in-law Chris, daughters-in-law Lorraine, Helen, Paula and Sarah, sisters  Ann, Nuala and Essie, brothers Eugene, Robert and Jimmy, her loving 13 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and carers and her beloved dog Bailey.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home (R32 NY24) on Thursday 24th from 6pm to 9pm with rosary at 9pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, Co. Laois (www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/) followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. 

Lily McDonald - Ballyroan

The death took place on Wednesday, August 23 of Lily McDonald (née McWey) of Larchfield House, Ballyroan.

Loved by her husband Charlie, children, Martin, Simon and Siobhan, daughter-in-law Loretta and grandchildren, Isabel, Laura and Charlie. Sister of the late Mai Flanagan, Jim, Fr. Liam, Fr. Jack and Brendan McWey. Lovingly remembered by her family, in-laws Eileen McWey and Daniel Cass, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home, Thursday, August 24th, from 3pm. with Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am. in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Friday, August the 25th, with interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Peter Curry - Rathdowney 

The death took place on Tuesday, August 22 of Peter Curry of Carrick Cross, Rathdowney.

Peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Orla. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Ann, brother Eamon, sisters Mary and Alice, sisters-in-law Breda, Frances and Deirdre, brothers-in-law Paul and Nicholas, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Friday 25th from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 26th at 12 noon in St. Canice's Church, Clough, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery. 

Thomas Maher - Stradbally

The death took place on Tuesday, August 22 of Thomas Maher of Templeogue, Dublin and formerly of Stradbally.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Peamount Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy. Loving father to Noel, Peter, Ann, and Cathriona. Thomas will be forever loved and sadly missed by his sons and daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren Jason, Lainey, Sarah, Sinead, Kim, Ashling, Ryan, Stephen, and extended family.

Reposing in Massey Bros., Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82), this Thursday evening from 5-7pm. Removal on Friday morning to St Jude the Apostle Church, Templeogue, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial thereafter in Bohernabreena Cemetery.

Imelda Hanlon - Portarlington

The death took place on Tuesday, August 22 of Imelda Hanlon (née Murray) of Station Court, Portarlington, and formerly of Seafort Gardens, Sandymount, Dublin.

Unexpectedly, at her residence. Predeceased by her parents, Cornelius and Mary, brother Michael and former husband Gerry. Sadly missed by her loving family Nigel, Rachel and Dwayne, grandchildren Cal, Cerys, Luke, Ben and Ali, sisters Sadie and Kathleen, brother Thomas, daughter-in-law Karen, good friends Brian, Nicola and Vera, nieces, nephews, extended family, her carers, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence in Portarlington on Friday evening 25th August from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning 26th August arriving St Mary's Star of the Sea Church Sandymount for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 12:30pm.

Imelda's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.stmarysstaroftheseasandymount.com/

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