Death Notices for Laois - Friday, December 16, 2022
John Dunne - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, December 15 of John Dunne of Straboe, Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the care of The Staff at St.Brigids Community Nursing Home Shaen l. Dear son of the late Patrick and Anna. Predeceased by his brothers P.Dunne (Straboe) Pat (Scotland) Eamon (UK) and Noel (UK). Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Julia, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandniece, cousins, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
John will repose in the home of his niece Anita (R32K685 ) on Friday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday in The Church of The Assumption, The Heath. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery.
Sharon Crean - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, December 14 of Sharon Crean of College Avenue, Mountmellick, and Arklow, Wicklow.
Predeceased by her father Thomas. Much loved mother of Lorcan. Deeply regretted by her mother Catherine and by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Kathleen Stone - Luggacurren
The death took place on Wednesday, December 14 of Kathleen Stone (née Goff) of Luggacurren, Portlaoise.
Peacefully. Dearly loved and loving wife of Bertie and dear mother of Anna and David. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband,son, daughter, daughter-in-law Miriam, granddaughter Madi, sisters Eva and Lucy, brothers Cecil, John and Mark, nieces , nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing at David and Miriam's home (Eircode R32FF6E) on Friday at 1pm until 8pm. Funeral Service on Saturday at the house at 1pm (Everyone welcome), followed by burial in Cross Hill Cemetery, Castlecomer.
Denise Geoghegan - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Denise Geoghegan (née Lyons) of Cathair na Gcapall, Canal Road, Portarlington, and formerly of Arlington Estate, Portarlington.
Suddenly at her residence. Loving sister of the late Tommy and Mark. Sadly missed by her loving husband Emmet, sons Curtis, Corey and Caeden, parents Tommy and Concepta, brothers Stephen, Kenny and Evin, sister Carol, granny Ryan, parents-in-law Tommy and Mary, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Friday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Denise's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Anne Moore - Ballylinan
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Anne Moore (née Kelly) of Boley, Ballylinan and Athy.
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and her daughters Emer, Patricia and Laura. Deeply regretted by her loving children Martin, Margaret, Pauline, Michael, Fiona and Adrian, brother Tony, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence, (R14 C990) on Thursday (December 15th) from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, Balyyadams, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Rita Ryan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Rita Ryan (née Finane) of Howth and formerly of Rathdowney.
Suddenly, at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Fergal. Very sadly missed by her loving sons David and Tomás, daughters Avril and Brenda, daughters-in-law Asta and Jenny, son-in-law Vinny, her adored grandchildren SallyAnne, Ava, Adam, Sophie, Ailí, Luke, Shannon, Alex, Tadhg, Leo, Shane, Olivia, Philip and Emily Rose, sister Mary, brothers Ciaran, Georgie, Seamus, Billy and Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and her cat Molly.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Monday, 19th December, form 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth, on Tuesday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Rathdowney Cemetery, Co Laois. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI lifeboats.
A live stream of Rita’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/howth
Nora Phelan - Durrow
The death took place on Tuesdy, December 13 of Nora Phelan (née Duggan) of Castle St, Durrow.
Peacefully at her residence in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) her brothers Ned, Peader, Bill, Jim and Martin, her sisters Maura, Nancy and Tess. Deeply regretted by her loving sons John, Brendan, Justin and Declan, her daughters in law Breda, Emer, Pat and Stephanie, her sisters in law Peggy and Mary, her twelve grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan's Funeral Home, Durrow, from 4.00pm on Thursday with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger..
Paul Rice - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, December 12 of Paul Rice of Colliers Court, Portlaoise, and late of Marian Ave., Portlaoise.
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and his sisters Patrica and Nancy. Deeply regretted by his brother John, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arriving for requiem Mass at 11.30am in SS Peter and Paul's Church on Saturday. Webcam - Portlaoise Parish. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Shane O'Neill - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Shane O'Neill of Church View, Portarlington.
Tragically, following a drowning accident, in Gran Canaria. Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina, family Jack, Cian and Eimhin, father Hugh, mother Trudy, sister Eimear, brother Darragh, parents-in-law Charlie and Louise, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/ or Portarlington Lions Club.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Eileen McGrath - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Monday, December 12 of Eileen (Helen) McGrath of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully in the care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget in the presence of her loving son Mark, and surrounded by her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by her loving son Mark, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 6.30pm on Friday with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from her residence to The Church of the Most Holy Rosary on Saturday for 10.30am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Kitty Kennedy - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Kitty (Catherine) Kennedy (née Brophy) of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick and formerly Rathlogan, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny and Harristown, Rathdowney.
Unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Martin. Sadly mourned by her brother Harry, sisters Imelda, Helen, Teresa and Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) on Friday at 1pm followed by interment in Galmoy Cemetery.