Death Notices for Laois - Friday, March 25, 2022

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James Maher - Abbeyleix and Ballinakill

The death took place on Thursday, March 24 of James (Jim) Maher of Thornberry, Abbeyleix and formerly Lisbigney Ballinakill.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, sister Nelly, brothers Oliver,Joe, Jerry, John and Martin,

Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Breda, sons James and Michael, daughter Shelaine, grandchildren, greatgrandchild, brothers Michael, Paddy, Noel and Ned, sisters Peggy, Kathleen, Mary, Bridie, Esther,and Sheila, extended family neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home with removal on Sunday at 1.30 pm.to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 2pm. Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/.webcam. Interment afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery.

Willie Monagher - Portarlington

The death took place on Wednesday, March 23 of Willie Monagher of 13 Orchard Drive, Portarlington. 

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Naas Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Stella and brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, family Sharon, Fiona, Emma and John, sons-in-law Niall and John, grandchildren Rebecca, Mark, Cathal, Conor, Chloe, Eoin and Caoimhe, sisters Mary Treacy and Kathleen Burke, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 A729) on Friday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:15am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington. 

Teresa Dillon - Portarlington

The death took place on Tuesday, March 22 of Teresa Dillon (née McCarthy) of New Mill Court, Canal Road, Portarlington. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Loving granny of the late baby Eva. Deeply regretted by her loving family Carrie, Debbie, Kirby, Sarah and Sean and their father Daniel, sisters Maria, Antoinette and Aileen, brother Eamonn, grandchildren Oisin, Ella, Anna, Odhráin and Finn, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her daughter Carrie Nicholls' residence, 52 Railway Mews, Portarlington (eircode R32 CH73) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. 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.

Teresa's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the I.C.U. at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, for the wonderful care they gave to their dear mother.

Michael Soames - Durrow

The death took place on Tuesday, March 22 of Michael Soames of No. 8 Greenview, Ballyragget, Kilkenny and Durrow. 

Peacefully in the care of the nurses and staff of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Beloved partner of Liz (Fogarty). Deeply regretted by his loving partner, children, brothers Richard, Robbie, Kieran and Christy, Sisters Bridget & Ann, sons in law, daughter in law, sisters in law, brothers in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neices, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing from his residence on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private Friday morning. Please observe Covid guidelines in relation to wearing of face masks and observe social distancing at all times.

Pawel Surma - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, March 20 of Pawel Surma of The Tannery, Link Road, Portarlington. 

Peacefully, at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving son Fabian, father Marian, brothers Maciej and Darek, sisters Monika and Mirela, sister in law Janice, nephews Joshua and Nathan, extended family and friends.

Cremation service will take place on Friday afternoon in Dardistown Crematorium, Old Airport Road, Dublin, at 2.20pm. 

Mary Fullerton - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, March 17 of Mary Fullerton of Glenbarrow, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully, in the care of the staff and nurses at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Edward. Much loved by sister Sarah, brother Eddie, sister-in-law Debbie, brother-in-law Charlie and nephew James. Sadly missed by all her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday March 26th. and can be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. It would be appreciated if facemasks were worn, while observing social distancing with no handshaking by request. 

 

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