Death Notices for Laois- Friday, December 27, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Felix Bennett - Portlaoise
The death occurred of Felix Bennett, Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois on 24th December, 2024.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. James Hospital. Son of the late Felix and Catherine Bennett. Brother to Noel and Richard. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Tom Dunne - Dublin / Ballybrittas
The death occurred of Tom Dunne, late of Glasnevin and formerly of Ballybrittas, Co Laois and late of SIPTU) on 22nd December 2024 (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff of the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tom, beloved husband of Mary and devoted father of Declan, David and Veronica.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons and daughter, daughters-in-law Roisín and Clodagh, son-in-law Liam, cherished grandchildren Luke, Niamh, Claire, Thomas, Daniel, Aobhin and Aoife, brother Peter, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours and many work colleagues.
Reposing in the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West on Sunday (29th December) from 4pm to 6pm with family in attendance.
Funeral on Monday morning (30th December) to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road arriving for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery for burial.
Marie Nolan (née Sheehan) - Dublin / Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Marie Nolan (née Sheehan) – (Dundrum, Dublin and late of Portlaoise), peacefully at Blackrock Hospital, 23rd December 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and much loved mum of Geraldine, Declan, Amanda and Cathal. Predeceased by her brother Seamus. Deeply regretted by her family, granddaughters Ella and Alana, sister Angela, brothers Eamon and Frank, sons-in-law Donal and Aditya, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Removal on Monday morning (30th December) from her residence to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am (which may be viewed on the parish link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/) followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome (which ma be viewed on this link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/)
Ita Kennedy (nee Murphy) - Portlaoise/Monaghan
Ita Kennedy (nee Murphy), Dunmasc, Portlaoise and late of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. Formerly Kennedy’s Chemist, Main St. Portlaoise. Ita passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late John; dearly loved mother to Jean, Paul, Anne, Gráinne, Fionnuala, and Enda; mother-in-law to Frank, Helen, Philip and Alain; cherished grandmother to Jean, Seán, Ellen, Liam, Áine, John, Aidan and Noah. Also sadly missed by sister-in-law Gretta, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and former customers.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home Portlaoise on Friday 27th December from 5 pm until 7 pm; removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon mass and followed by burial in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
"The family are so grateful for the wonderful palliative care received in Ita's home in recent days. Donations to the Irish Cancer Society would be much appreciated in gratitude for such service instead of flowers."