Death Notices for Laois - Friday, December 2, 2022

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Liam O'Mahoney - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Thursday, December 1 of Liam O'Mahoney of Mountrath Road, Abbeyleix. 

Peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his wife Ann, sons Thomas and Paul. Deeply regretted by his son Stephen, brother John, sisters Maureen and Vangeline, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Friday evening from 5.30pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, at 11am in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael Delaney - Borris-in-Ossory

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Micheal Delaney of Moneymore, Borris-in-Ossory. 

Predeceased by his brother P.J., sisters Maureen (Moore), Violet (Carroll), Rose McAvon), Essie (Costigan) and Rena (Dobbyn. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Mike and Joe, granddaughters Jennifer and Molly, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, this Friday evening (Dec. 2nd.) from 7pm with rosary in the funeral home at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (Dec. 3rd) in St. Patrick's Church, Knock, Roscrea (Eircode E53 XF63) at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Margaret Bergin - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Margaret Bergin (née Fitzpatrick) of Mill House Boley, Abbeyleix. 

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Johnny and brother James. Beloved wife of Jimmy and much loved mother of James, John and Owen. Deeply regretted by her mother Breda, grandchildren J.J., Chelsea, Kayla and Casey, daughters-in-law Maria and Courtney, sisters Mary Claire and Breda Anne, brothers John, Enda, Bernie and Noel, mother-in-law Kathleen, father -in-law Johnny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home from 6pm this Friday and Saturday concluding with prayers at 8 pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Sunday to St. Brigid's Church, Shanahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery. 

Jack Cuddy - Killanure

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Jack Cuddy of Killanure, Oxford, England and Mountrath.

Unexpectedly, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Sarah and Jack and his brother Tim. Sadly and deeply missed by his daughter Kathleen, sons Declan and Peter and their mother Sheila, his siblings Lar, Ollie, Maureen (Moore), Brendan, Martin, Alice (Dowling), Breda (Doran) and Micheal, grandchildren Sarah, William, Katie, Ollie, Jessica and Conor, daughter-in-law Michelle, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32Y3C1) from 4pm on Friday (2nd December) with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (3rd December) to St. Fergal's Church, Camross, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Jack's Requiem Mass live streamed on the link,

https://www.facebook.com/102465442386310/posts/139940515305469/

Patrick Deffew - Mountmellick

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Patrick (Pad) Deffew of 13 Twoomey Park, Mountmellick.

Retired Staff of St. Brigids Hospital Shaen, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents PJ and Nan, son Vincent, brother Leo and sister Mary. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy, sons Philip and Joe, daughters Lorraine and Patrice, his sisters Nora Brennan and Rita Lewis, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in his home on Thursday from 6pm, Recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick. 

John Hogan - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of John Hogan of Blackhill, Oldtown, Abbeyleix. 

After a short illness. Predeceased by his wife Kitty. Deeply regretted by his daughter Elizabeth, sons Tom, John and Dehon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Reposing in the Church of The Most Holy Rosary on Thursday from 5pm, with prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in The Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Mary McElwee - Killenard

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Mary McElwee (née Daly, Tyrrellspass) of Carezza, No 2 Mount Henry Close, The Heritage at Killenard. 

Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Private and University Hospitals Dublin, surrounded by her loving husband Jim, children Peter, Maria, James, Richard and Rozamond, sister Ursula, brothers Terry and Oliver. Hugely missed also by grandchildren Reuben, Juliette, Samuel and Jeremy, daughters and sons in law, Ian, Shumon, Dorothy, Dermot and Fiona, niece Caroline and nephew William, sisters in law, brothers in law, and extended family and amazingly close friends.

Mary will repose in Rozamond and Dermot’s home, No 1 Mount Henry Drive, Killenard from 6pm Thursday, 1st of December. Removal (house private) on Friday 2nd December, to arrive at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mountmellick for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 3rd of December, at 11am, before Mary is brought to her resting place in Killenard.

Michael Anthony Kelly - Killenard

The death took place on Tuesday, November 29 of Michael Anthony (Tony) Kelly of Carriglea Killenard, Portarlington and formerly of Lucan, County Dublin.

Suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his darling son Michael, parents Michael and Mollie Kelly Beaumont, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, family Catharina, Helena, Sinead and Brian, grandchildren Daniel, Matthew, Aoibhe, Eoin and Michael, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:30am (travelling via Killenard) arriving Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 1pm.

Tony's Cremation Service will be streamed live on

https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Maureen Templey - Emo

The death has has taken place of Maureen Templey (née Byrne) of Killimy, Emo. 

At St James' Hospital, Dublin.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Gerald Stone - Luggacurren

The death took place on Wednesday, November 30 of Gerald Stone of Scotland and Luggacurren. 

Peacefully at Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise, in his 94th year. Pre-deceased by his wife Annie (Taylor) and his brother Desmond. Much loved father of Geraldine (Persse), John and Rachel (Harding). He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his son, daughters, his 12 grandchildren, especially Gemma, Jessica and Ben, his 6 great-grandchildren, his brother Bertie, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law,nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, family circle, friends, neighbours and carers.

Reposing at his home on Friday, (Eircode; R32R2R2). Funeral Service on Saturday at his home at 1pm followed by burial in Cross Hill Cemetery, Castlecomer.

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