Death Notices for Laois - Friday, July 21, 2023

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Kathleen Fahy - Portarlington

The death took place on Thursday, July 20 of Kathleen Fahy (née Ray) of Arlington Estate, Portarlington and formerly of Bolton, England.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving wife of the late Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving family Jan, Marie and Sean, brother Michael, sister Anne, grandchildren Catriona and her partner Kyle, Andy, Paul and his partner Katelyn, great-grandchildren Leon, Callum, Carmen, Kaiden, Evan and Eilna, and all her other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 F727) on Saturday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm 

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Jonathan McCowen - Portarlington

The death has been announced of Jonathan McCowen, Brisbane. Formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan “Micko” McCowen, after a long illness, bravely battled.

Beloved husband and soulmate of Sherie, and adoring dad of Darcy and Riley. Predeceased by his parents, Jon and Marie McCowen. Johnny will be sadly missed every day by Sherie, Darcy and Riley, his sister Louise (Galway), his brothers Paul (Naas) and Mark (Poland), sisters-in-law Maureen and Ladda, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.

Jonathan's funeral service will take place at Our Lady of Graces Catholic Church, Carina on Tuesday, 1st August, commencing at 11am followed by burial at Mt Gravatt Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed. 

Mary B Delaney - Ballinakill

The death took place on Monday, July 17 of Mary B Delaney (née Cahill) Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois, R32E273 / Callan, Kilkenny

Mary B died at St Vincent's Private Hospital Dublin. Deeply regretted by her husband John, sons Eoin, Donal and Conor, brothers John, Donal and Philip, sisters Bernie, Kathleen, Carmel and Breda, uncles, brothers in law, sisters in law, daughters in law Claire, Rowena and Emma, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Jack, Finn, Aodha, Quinn and Zara, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence from 12 noon on Thursday with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in The Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill followed by burial in St.Finnan's Cemetery, Ballyragget. House Private on Friday morning.

Thomas Scully - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Thomas Scully, Colliers Court, Portlaoise, formerly of 5 Marian Avenue.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna, and his loving partner Dolores. Much loved father of Mark and Dylan. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Mark's partner Caroline, grandson Finn, brothers and sisters Noel, Colm, Geraldine, Mary, Patrick, Martin, Angela, Bosco and Eamonn, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Thursday 20th from 2pm to 8pm, with rosary recital at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul's Church, followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

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