Death Notices for Laois - Friday, March 10, 2023

Josephine Kearney - Portarlington

The death took place on Thursday, March 9 of Josephine (Josie) Kearney (née Mooney) of Woodlawn Drive, Clonbullogue and formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington.

Unexpectedly at her residence. Predeceased by her brother Larry and granddaughter Sasha. Deeply regretted by her loving husband MP, family Caroline, Fergus, Denis, Ciaran and Michelle and their partners and son-in-law, brothers Johnie, Paddy, Liam and Ger, sisters Helen, Annie, Margaret, Mary and Theresa, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Maura Culleton - Mountmellick

The death took place on Wednesday, March 8 of Maura Culleton (née McSpadden) of Garoon, Mountmellick. 

Peacefully in her home in the company of her loving family. Retired nursing staff of St. Fintan's Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Willie and her parents Jim and Mary. Deeply regretted by Martin and Claire, Liam and Derval, Damien and Ber, Maria and David, Linda and Robert, her adored grandchildren Ciaran, Matthew, Muireann, Padraig, Daniel, Grace, Clodagh, Jack and Tom, brothers Donal, Tom, Jimmy and Paddy, sister Margie Slattery, extended family, relatives, former work colleagues, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing in her home from 6pm on Wednesday. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Reposing Thursday and Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10.10am to St Joseph's Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph's Cemetery Mountmellick.

Mass will be streamed live on www.mountmellickparish.ie

Michael Scully - Killanure

The death took place on Wednesday, March 8 of Michael Scully of Killanure, Mountrath. 

At the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his parents. Beloved father of Geraldine, Carmel, Mick, Claire and Eoin. Sadly missed by his loving family, 12 grandchildren Jack, Savannah, Ally, Naoise, Breena, Rory, Conor, Aoife, Katie, Ben, Will and Caiden, sisters Teresa (Lynch), Kathleen (Kennedy) and Marian (Carey), brother Martin, sons-in-law Sean, Alan and Robbie, daughters-in-law Catherine and Elaine, sisters-in-law, Bridie Lalor, Mary McGrath and Kathy Scully, brothers-in-law Michael Lynch and Paddy Carey, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mick and Catherine’s home at Killanure (eircode R32E866) on Thursday evening from 5pm, concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Aidan’s Church, Killanure, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in Camross Cemetery.

Ann McKane - Rosenallis

The death took place on Wednesday, March 8 of Ann (Nan) McKane (née Conlon) of Ballygillaheen, Rosenallis, and formerly The Thatch, Seeoge, Moate Co. Westmeath.

Unexpectedly. Dear wife of the late John. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Vera, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Reposing in her home Friday from 5pm (R32W5D3). Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass Saturday at 11am in St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis. Burial after in St Brigid's Cemetery.

Raitis Tora - Portlaoise

The death took place on Tuesday, March 7 of Raitis Tora of The Village, Green RD, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. At St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Solvita, his loving children Elisa and Dagnis, his mother Rita and all his former workmates at McEvoy Engineering, Cullohill.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Thursday evening from 7pm till 8pm. Removal on Friday morning for cremation in Newlands Cross. It may be viewed at. https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Gerard Byrne - Killenard

The death took place on Monday, March 6 of Gerard Byrne of 13 Carriglea, Killenard, and formerly Stannaway Road, Crumlin and Firhouse, Dublin.

Peacefully, in Saint James' Hospital, Dublin, in the caring company of his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Denise, greatly missed by his daughters Sarah, Aoife, Caoimhe and son Christopher, grandchildren Faye and Kai. Predeceased by his daughter Cheryl and brother David. Sadly missed by his brother Bernard and sister Antoinette, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Private removal from his residence by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 9.30am to arrive at Saint John's Church, Killenard for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation service to follow in Newlands Crematorium at 12.30pm.