Death Notices for Laois - Friday, December 30, 2022
Elizabeth Frances Harvey - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Elizabeth Frances (Betty) Harvey (née Gowing) of Cromogue, Mountrath.
Peacefully and unexpectedly in her 90th year, and in the loving care of nurses and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mervyn and brother Frank, Sadly missed by her loving sister Lily, carers Patsy and Sabrina, her good friend Noelle, sisters-in-law Betty and Louisa, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service on Saturday (31st December 2022) at 3pm in Roskelton Church, Roskelton, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Dora Flood - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Dora (Doe) Flood (née Armstrong) of Portlaoise, and formerly of Rathfarnham.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Charles and loving mam to Caroline, Garry, Alan, Mark and Brian; Doe will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, son-in-law, partners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Seamus Byrne - Crettyard
The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Séamus Byrne of “The Gables”, Farnans, Crettyard.
Unexpectedly, at his home. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Paul, Mark, Ashling, Avril and Adrian. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother Joe, sisters Noreen, Margaret and Angeline, son-in-law Roger, daughters-in-law Laura-Jane and Paula, Avril’s partner Ger, his 8 grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret and by his brothers Billy, Peader, Mick and Johnny and his sisters Breda, Anne and Maura.
Reposing at his home (R93 W1W8) on Saturday from 4pm concluding with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday (New Years Day) at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo. Burial afterwards in Doonane Cemetery. House private until 4pm Saturday, please.
Ronan Culleton - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Ronan Culleton of Cloonagh, Mountmellick.
In Beaumount Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ronan is deeply missed by his loving wife Joanna, his adoring daughters Aoife, Aisling and Aoibheann; his parents Mary and Pat, his sister Maria, mother-in-law Bernie, brother-in-law James, sister-in-law Julie, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by his father-in-law Jimmy Gallagher.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home at 12 noon via Garoon arriving for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 1pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St.Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Beaumount Hospital Foundation https://www.beaumontfundraising.ie. House Strictly Private.
The family are eternally grateful to and wish to sincerely thank the paramedics and staff at Beaumont Hospital, all who cared for Ronan over the past number of weeks.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Anne Browne - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Anne Browne (née Corcoran) of Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington and formerly of Coolagarry, Walsh Island County Offaly.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the loving care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Deeply regretted by her loving family James, Andy, Emma and Darreen and their father Jim, brothers Joe and Willie, grandchildren, nieces, nephew, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her daughter Darreen's residence (39 Clanmalire Close, Portarlington) on Friday morning at 9:10am(travelling via Portlaoise Road and her residence) arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Anne's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Darreen's Residence Strictly Private Please.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To Parkinson's Association Of Ireland https://www.parkinsons.ie/
Ellen Cooney - Ballylinan
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Ellen (Nell) Cooney (née Maher) of Rahin Road, Ballylinan and Athy.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Des, children Tom, Des, Pat and Mary, son-in-law Brendan, daughters-in-law Josephine and Pam, grandchildren Aaron, Eoin, Roisín, Padráig, Ciarán, Aisling, Ella and Darragh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Thursday evening (December 29th) from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday afternoon (via Rahin Road, Ballylinan) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery.
Phyllis Prendergast - Rathdowney
The death took place on Wednesday, December 28 of Phyllis Prenderast (née Whelan), Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire and late of Rathdowney.
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home. Phyllis; dearly beloved wife of Jim, much loved mother of Denise and Tom. Sadly missed by her loving husband, children, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Liam and Ciara, sister Theresa, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 on Monday (Jan 2nd) from 2pm until 4pm. Removal on Tuesday (Jan 3rd) to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin arriving for 10am Requiem Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Mass live click on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/sallynoggin
Maureen McHugh - Ballyfin
The death took place on Tuesday, December 27 of Maureen McHugh (née Barrett) of Old Deerpar, Ballyfin and formerly Derrynameel, Barnatra, Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Katie Barrett. In the care of the staff at St.Brigid's Community Nursing Home. Predeceased by her brother Paul and niece Mary. Wife of Michael McHugh. Deeply regretted by her sons John Joe and his wife Mary, Michael Anthony and his partner Sharon, Thomas Patrick and his partner Leona, grandchildren Isobel, Roise, Iarlaith, Ellamae and Sonny, brothers John (U.K.) and Michael (Scotland), sisters Kathlee Linnane and Sadie Monaghan, brother-in-law Martin, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Thursday evening from 9pm. Recital of the Rosary at 10pm. Reposing at Healy’s Funeral Home, Barnatra on Friday evening the 30th of December from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Cortège will arrive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glencastle on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterwards in Glencastle Cemetery.
Dillon Joseph Kidney-Quinn - Mountmellick
The death took place on Monday, December 26 of Dillon Joseph Kidney-Quinn of 53 Willow Grove, Mountmellick.
Aged 2, died unexpectedly on Monday 26th December surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving parents Ann and Gavin, big brothers Tyler and Daragh, big sister Hannah, grandparents Martin and Marie, Joe and Marion, aunts, uncles and cousins, great grandmother, a wide circle of family and friends.
Dillon's Mass of The Angels will take place on Saturday at 10am in St Joseph's Church Mountmellick. Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to https://www.littleblueheroes.org/donate or https://www.childrenshealth.ie/donate
Kathleen Hogan - Coolrain
The death took place on Sunday, December 25 of Kathleen Hogan (née Galvin) of Clonskeagh, Dublin and Coolrain.
Peacefully yet unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in her ninety-sixth year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan and her grandson Kienan. Loving mother to Kevin, Ray, Brendan and Caitriona. Very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Tracy and Fiona, treasured grandchildren Eoin, Lorcan (Sinead) Kate (Barry) Sinead, Ben and Jack, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Kathleen will repose at home on Friday 30th December from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Saturday 31st December in the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue (D14 VP11) followed by burial at St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Camross (arriving 13:30 approx.)
Joseph Brennan - Wolfhill
The death took place on November 4 of Joe (Joseph) Brennan, Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Fern Gardens Care Home , London. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Kathleen, brother Willie and his sister Alice.Joe will be deeply missed by his sister Brigid (Conroy), (Abbeyleix) sister in law Phil, nieces and nephews family and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix this Thursday from 5pm with Rosary at 6pm. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Arles for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery, where Joe will be laid to rest with his parents Joe and Kathleen.
Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/