Death Notices for Laois - Friday, January 12, 2024
Elizabeth Gorman - Rosenallis
The death took place on January 11 of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gorman (née Dunne), Drumnabehy, Rosenallis, Laois, and Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois.
Died peacefully in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, and brothers Bill, Jack, Charlie, Har, and Nick.
Deeply regretted by her son Gerry, her sister Bridie, brother Bernie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, her many friends, and wonderful neighbours.
Reposing at her son Gerry’s house, on Monday 15th January from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, for Requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis.
House private on Tuesday morning please.
Christopher Reddy - Portlaoise
The death took place on January 11 of Christopher (Chris) Reddy, late of Foxburrow, Portlaoise and formerly Neagh Road, Terenure.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff in Portlaoise Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary, much-loved dad to Maureen, Thomas, Christopher, Orla and James, adored granddad to Meghan, Dylan, Charlie, Darragh and Logan.
Chris will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Gemma and Leanne, sister Theresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Sunday from 2pm-6pm. House private outside these hours. Funeral Mass on Monday (15th January) at 12pm St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross Cemetery at approximately 3pm.
To view Chris’s Funeral Mass on Monday at 12pm, please click on the following link: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/
To view Chris’s cremation service on Monday at 3pm, please click on the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to: https://www.svp.ie/donate/
Eamonn (Ned. Edward) Bambrick - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Eamonn, also known as Ned (Edward) Bambrick, Bawn, Stradbally, peacefully, on January 9, surrounded by his family, at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sons, Brendan and John Joe.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Lila), sons Teddy, Tom and Brian, daughters-in-law Julia and Concepta, grandchildren Edward, Thomas, Martin, Evin, Eoin, Amy and Sarah, great-grandchildren Aaron, Lila, sister Teresa, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, from 2pm on Sunday (14th January) with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass, Monday (15th January) at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Orla Cashen - Portlaoise
The death of Orla Cashen of Stillorgan, Dublin and Portlaoise, occurred peacefully, on Thursday, January 4, in the loving arms of her daughter and in the kind and compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her heartbroken daughter Aoife, by her doting grandson Adam, brother Ken, partner Eugene and by her extended family and friends.
A celebration of Orla’s Life will take place on Wednesday, January 17 at 2.30pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Donations, in memory of Orla, to Friends of The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. The family request that those attending the funeral wear colourful clothing.
Marie Confrey - Portarlington
The death occurred of Marie Confrey (née Dowling), St Michael's Park, Portarlington suddenly on January 11. Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family Richard and Gillian, daughter-in-law Michelle, son-in-law Darren, grandchildren Rachel, Stephen, Emma and Sarah, the extended Dowling and Confrey families, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:10am (travelling via St Michael's Park) arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Marie's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Liam Cummins - Rathdowney / Clough
The death has occurred of Liam Cummins of Knockiel, Rathdowney and formerly Rahandrick, Clough on January 11 peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Daisy and brothers Laurence and John. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Anne, his adored family Caroline, Deirdre and Liam, sons-in-law Willo and Nick, daughter-in-law Esther, his cherished grandchildren Grace, Rowan, Finn and Tom, brother Kieran, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Friday, January 12th, from 5pm pausing for prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
House strictly private please.
Late Bridget (Bridie) Nicholson - Ballyfin
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Nicholson (née Higgins), 28 Margaret Road, Headington, Oxford and formerly of The Knocks, Ballyfin, peacefully, in the presence of her devoted husband Sean on December 25. Beloved sister to Annie and the late Kathleen and brother PJ.
Deeply regretted by her beloved husband Sean, daughter Paula sons Gabriel and Alan, sister Annie (Carroll) St.Josephs Tce. Mountmellick, son-in-law Cliff, daughters in law Joan and Mandy, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bridie will repose in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Friday, January 12th, from 6pm Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13th, from 9.30am until removal at 10.15am to St. Fintan's Church, Ballyfin, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in St. Fintan's Cemetery.
The Mass will be live-streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin
Small Jimmy McInerney - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Small Jimmy McInerney, 24 Dunamase View, Portlaoise.
Deeply regretted by his loving and heart broken parents Michael and Barbara (nee Donoghue), his sisters Dollcenna, Shelby and Renesmae, his brothers Peter and Mickey Boy, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Resting with the Angels.
David McDonald - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of David McDonald, Derrydavy, Mountmellick. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and doctors in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving partner Flavio Villani and his devastated parents Peter and Elsie. Adored by his sisters Anna, Lizzie and Orla. His beloved nephews Billy and Jack and niece Lucy. Sadly missed by his bothers - in - laws John Ryan, John Kirwan and Gary Guilfoyle, his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and vast circle of friends. Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Fr. Eddie Lalor -Raheen
The death has occurred of Fr Eddie Lalor of St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and late of Raheen, Laois, dioceses of Eldoret, Nakuru and Nairobi, Kenya, and former curate of Portlaoise Parish; died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Agnes, his beloved sister Annette and brother P.J. Deeply regretted by his sister Eleanor Robinson, his nephews Patrick and Eddie, nieces Úna and Emma, grandnephews and grandniece, niece-in-law Lorraine, his cousin Eithne Bowe, the clergy and people of Raheen and Portlaoise, and by his Society family in Kiltegan.
Reposing in St. Peter and Paul’s Parish Church, Portlaoise 5.30pm-7.30pm, Thursday, 11th January. Funeral Mass in St Fintan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon followed by burial at the adjoining cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
“A Blessed Life Well Lived”
Martin Harte - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Martin Harte, Marian Hill, Portarlington, Laois and formerly Clara, Kilkenny. Late of Irish Defence Forces. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Catherine (Kitty) and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Ann-Marie, children Martin, Katie and Bryan, stepchildren Darren and Stephen, grandchildren Makayla, Jasmine, Alexis and Hartley, brothers Peter, Vincent and Patrick, sisters Josephine, Brigid and Mary, the extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (R32 D2X0) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:15 am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Martin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
Eamonn (Edward) Bambrick - Stradbally
Bawn, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Eamonn (Edward) Bambrick of Bawn, Stradbally. Peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, surrounded by his family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sons, Brendan and John Joe. House Private Please.