Death Notices for Laois - Friday, February 3, 2023


Amy Dunphy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, February 2 of Amy Dunphy of Marian Ave, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her infant child Jamie and partner TJ. Deeply regretted by her son Brody, her heartbroken parents Anthony and Sharon, her sister Gemma, brother in law Gary, niece Ava, nephew Noah, grandmother Teresa, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Mass, https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Padraig Walshe - Durrow
The death took place on Wednesday, February 1 of Padraig Walshe of Bishopswood, Durrow.
Suddenly. Beloved husband of Ella and dear father to Julieanne, Catherine, Elma and Pat. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sister Breda, brothers Eamon and Seamus, daughter in law Chloe, sons in law Noel and Paul, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Hannah, Emma, William, Thomas, Padraig and Patrick, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 12 noon on Saturday with prayers at 8pm. Reposing also on Sunday from 12 noon with prayers at 6pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Monday morning for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Liam Ramsbottom - Emo
The death took place on Wednesday, February 1 of Liam (William) Ramsbottom of Killimy, Emo.
Peacefully at home in the company of his wife Ann and his family. Predeceased by his mother Catherine, father William, sisters Anne O Regan and Bridie Lewis, grand-daughter Tara Ramsbottom. Deeply regretted by his wife Ann, son Declan, daughters Karen Fitzgibbon, Anita Phelan, Breda Conroy, Elaine O Shea, Siobhan Donoghue, Sandra Ramsbottom, grandchildren Jason, Paul, Aisling, Aoife, Cathal, Sinead, Eimear, Niamh, Eoin, Joseph, Aine, Harry and Sean, great-grandchildren Fionn, Adam and Danny, nieces and nephews, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Thursday from 6.30pm, Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Reposing Friday morning in Moloney's Funeral Home from 10.30am until removal at 11.20am to St. Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterward in St. Paul's adjoining cemetery.
Raymond Leavy - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, January 31 of Raymond (Mouse) Leavy of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James Hospital, Dublin. Son of Maura and the late Jackie Leavy and dear brother of Rosaleen, John and Donal. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anita, son Jamie and daughter Ciara, daughter-in-law Caoimhe, Ciara's fiance Eoghan and his two prides of joy Lily-Mae and Fiadh Rose, parents-in-law John and Helen, uncles, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 AE93) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:10am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Raymond's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Elly Viriato Dom Mazapi - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, January 25 of Elly Viriato Dom Mazapi of Colliers Wood, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly at home. Beloved son to Adel and Jose. Much loved brother to Celma, Naasson and Leia and Precious uncle to Cameron. He will be sadly missed by his mother, father, brothers, sisters, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5.30pm until 7pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Saturday morning arriving at SS Peter & Paul's Church for funeral prayers at 12 noon. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Margaret Laidlaw - Mountmellick
The death took place on Sunday, January 29 of Margaret Laidlaw (née Keenan) of Purley, London and formerly 17 Patrick Street, Mountmellick.
Predeceased by her husband John Laidlaw and her parents, Sean and Claire Keenan. Sadly missed by her daughter - Sarah (Little), Scotland, brothers - John, Rosslare, Tony, Sligo, sisters - Rose (Comerford), Mountmellick, Angela (O'Neill), Cobh, Helen (Moorhouse), Dublin, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, Ray, Dónal & Daryl, sisters-in-law, Mary and Brid, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.