Death Notices for Laois - Friday, March 29, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Evelyn Connor (née Read) - Portlaoise/ Raheny, Dublin
The death has taken place of Evelyn Connor (nee Read), Maryborough Village, Portlaoise formerly of Tonlegee Road, Dublin 5. Evelyn passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne on March 27th, 2024 surrounded by her children in the loving care of the wonderful staff in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard (Ritchie) Connor. Beloved Mother to Lyndsey, Richard, and Stacey and cherished Na-na to Abbie, Lucy, Jessica, and Dylan. Evelyn will be sorely missed by her sons in law, Brendan and Robert, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and extended family along with her cherished steadfast friends and her many wonderful neighbours.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, 1 Dublin Road (R32Y368) on Friday, 29th March, from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. On Saturday, Funeral arriving to St Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 10.30 am funeral prayers. lf you own something yellow, please wear it to reflect Evelyns' favourite colour and her zest for life! Resomation after mass in Pure Reflections, Abbeylands, Navan, Co. Meath (C15 X9FK) at 3 pm.
Family flowers only please, and if desired, any donations to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.
Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon) - Durrow
The death has taken place of Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon) ,43 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 C5F6. Pilar passed away peacefully in her 88th year in Castlecomer District Hospital, Co. Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Victor. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Michelle and Marycarmen, her sisters Maricruz and Amparo, daughter in law Audrey, sons in law Nicky and Gay, her adoring 11 grandchildren and her 6 great grandchildren, her extended family and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Liam Doran - Killeshin
The death has occurred of Liam Doran of Keelogue, Killeshin who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 27th, 2024, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Rosaleen, much loved father of Treasa, Liam and Róisín adored grandfather of Ada, Fiadh, Síoda and Senan.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law Daragh and Alex, daughter-in-law Nicola, sisters Nancy and Sarah, brothers-in-law especially Peter and Mick, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and his wide circle of relatives, friends, neighbours and club-mates. May Liam Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Good Friday, March 29th from 4.30pm concluding with Prayers at 8.30pm that evening.
Funeral Service on Saturday morning at 11am in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.