Death Notices for Laois - Friday, March 1, 2024

Liam Drennan - Green Roads, Ballybrophy

The death has occurred of Liam Drennan, Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise on March 1, 2024 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his son L.J., mother Kathleen and brother Séan. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Harriet, children Caroline, Geraldine, Jacqueline, Rosaline, Paul, Raymond, Thelma, Alan and Owen, sons in law, daughters in law, 26 grandchildren, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements later. 

Baby James Moran - Main Street, Ballyroan

The death has occurred of Baby James Moran, Main Street, Ballyroan on Thursday, February 29  in the arms of his loving parents at Kings College Hospital, London. Precious son to John and Michelle, missed by his brothers Anto & TJ, grandparents Des, Carmel, Liam, Imelda, great-granny Philomena, aunts Tara, Sabrina, Ciara, Sarah, Tracy, Mary, uncles Darren, Sean, Eamonn, all his cousins and extended family.

The Moran and Ashe Family would like to thank everyone for their constant support and to ask to allow both families grieve in private.

Ned Tynan - Kilbricken, Mountrath

The death has occurred of Ned Tynan, Kilbricken, Mountrath on February 29, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brother Dan, sisters Kathleen (Maher) and recently deceased Mary (Kiely). Beloved husband of Joan and dear father to Pauline, Noel, Patrick, Caroline, Annette, Brendan, Joan and Eddie. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters and Lil (Clooney) and Lucy (Byrne), extended family, relatives, neighbours, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Saturday evening (March 2) from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Sunday morning (March 3) at 11am to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Ned’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, a donation box will be in the church.

Mary Cleary (née Dunne) - Newtown, Killeigh, Offaly

The death has occurred of Mary Cleary (née Dunne) Newtown, Killeigh, Offaly and formally Portlaoise on February 28 peacefully in the presence of her loving family in her 92nd year under the wonderful care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Pre-deceased by her husband Jack, her sister Elizabeth and brother Matthew. Mary will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children, John, Teresa, Geraldine, Michael, Kathleen, Kevin, Vincent, Brendan, Brian, Evelyn, Aidan, Bernadette, Gerard and Mark, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

She reposed in Lawless' Funeral Home, Mucklagh Village (R35 C5P6) on Friday afternoon, March 1st 2024, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm followed by Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Killeigh arriving 6:00 pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11:00 am. Burial afterwards in Killeigh Cemetery.

Anna Lawlor (née Kirwan) - Mountbrook, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois

The death of Anna Lawlor (née Kirwan) - Mountbrook, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois occurred on February 29. Anna passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband John, her parents Michael and Elizabeth, her brother Paddy and his wife Rose. Anna will be sadly missed by her loving son Liam, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren Christina and Stephen, great-grandchildren Mia and Jack, extended family, neighbours and friends.

 Removal will take place from Thompson's Funeral Home on Saturday morning, March 2, at 10.45am to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Levitstown Cemetery.

Phil Ryan - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Phil Ryan (née Connolly) Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co Laois died on February 28, peacefully at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family, and in her 98th year.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Seamie, baby son Martin, and daughter-in-law Helen. Deeply regretted by her loving family Patricia, Adrian, Mary, Monica, Kieran and Seamus, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Joan, brother Christy, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal from Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath at 6.30pm on Friday to St Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338) arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning March 2 at 10am followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Phil’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Joseph Michael Keyes-  Timahoe

The death has occurred of Joseph Michael Keyes, Isleworth, Middlesex, England and formerly of Timahoe. Joe passed away peacefully in his 89th year at West Middlesex University Hospital on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Predeceased by his brother Fin. Sadly missed by his heart broken wife Elizabeth (Betty) and sister Nora, nephews, nieces and friends.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, at St. Edmund's RC Church, Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7BB at 4pm followed by a private cremation. A memorial mass will take place at 10.30am on Sunday, 21st April, at St Michael's RC Church, Timahoe, Co. Laois followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ellen (Chrissie) Delaney- Rathdowney

The death has occurred of  Ellen (Chrissie) Delaney (née Gilmartin) of  Manchester, U.K. and formerly Mooreville, Rathdowney on February 6, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John Delaney (formerly Skirk, Borris-in-Ossory), her parents James and Margaret Gilmartin, sisters Mary Gilmartin, Sadie Doheny and brother Jimmy Gilmartin. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Margaret and Ellen, son Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Colin, Patrick's partner Katie, sisters Tessie Bell (Dublin), Peggy Breen (Rathdowney), brother Tommy Gilmartin (Rathdowney), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

Chrissie's ashes will be interred in the local cemetery, Rathdowney following 10am Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (parish website/Rathdowney).