Death Notices for Laois - Friday, February 17, 2023

Ben McEvoy - Mountmellick

The death took place on Thursday, February 16 of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe Tone Court / Emmet Street, Mountmellick. 

Peacefully in the care of Portlaoise Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Cherished Father to Anne, Linda, Sharon and  Michelle. Sadly missed by sons-in-law John Joe, Ron and Bernard, grandchildren Ciarán, Eóin, Thomas, Bernard, Siobhán, Tristan, Kate and Éille, sisters Angela, Pauline and Maria, brother Frank. Pre-deceased by his adored wife Maureen, sister Betty, brothers Michael, Sean, Oliver and Joe. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, sisters in law, cousins, extended family, friends, previous work colleagues & neighbours.

Reposing at his home 15 Wolfe Tone Court on Sunday evening from 5pm, Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home on Monday at 10.20am to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Acragar, Mountmellick. 

Breda Kelly - Ballylinan

The death took place on Tuesday, February 14 of Breda Kelly (née Hosey) of 12 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of Naas General Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mick, sons Michael, Mark, Shane and Andrew, daughters Sharon and Emma, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Caitlin, Nathan, Lucy, Sam, Óisin, JoJo, Charlie, Gabby and Michael, sisters, brothers, extended family and good neighbours.

Reposing at her residence on Wednesday evening (February 15th) from 6pm with Rosary at 7.30pm and also Thursday with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal at 11.30am on Friday morning to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery, Ballylinan.