Death Notices for Laois - Friday, March 8, 2024

Michael (Mick) Behan- Bellegrove, Ballybrittas

The death took place on Thursday, March 7 of Michael (Mick) Behan, Bellegrove, Ballybrittas. Michael died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Lucy, brothers Frank and Jack, sister Frances. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Colette, his adoring children Sarah, Damien, Laura, Elizabeth, Michelle and Colette, his brothers Tony, Mark, Pat, Jim and Joe, his sisters Betty, Mary, Mena, Lucy, Norah, sons-in-law, Eugene, John, Stephen and Ryan, daughter-in-law May, treasured grandchildren Saoirse, Roisin, Michael, Emily, Poppy, Donnacha, Fiadh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Removal will take place from his home on Saturday morning, March 9 at 11.30am to The Church of The Sacred Heart Rath for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in The New Cemetery Emo.

Anne Kelly - formally St Michael's Park, Portarlington

The death took place of Anne Kelly,  St Margaret's Road, Charlestown, Dublin 11 and formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington on Thursday, February 29. Loving daughter of the late Martin (Jock). Sadly missed by her loving partner Mark O'Connor, mother Camilla (Millis), brother Martin (Jock), sister-in-law Leona, aunts, The O'Connor family, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Saturday evening (March 9) from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning (March 10) at 11:30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Emma Byrne - Rathsaran, Rathdowney

The death took place of Emma Byrne, Rathsaran, Rathdowney on Wednesday, March 6. Predeceased by her mother Jean and father Kieron, brother Ceiron. Deeply regretted by her sister Karen , brother Garry, sister-in-law Sharon, nephews Emmet, Dean, Jack, nieces Hannah and Emily, grand-nieces Connie and Lottie, and her dearest friends, Caroline, Leah, Abbie, and Aaron, and a large circle of friends.

Funeral arriving for 3pm to Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin on Monday, March 11. 

Alice McManus - Mountmellick

The death took place on Friday, February 23 of Alice McManus (née Goodwin), Porter Square, London, formerly of Athlone, Co. Westmeath and Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

Peacefully, in the devoted care of her loving family, at her home in London.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Joanie and John Goodwin, her brothers Joe and John, and sisters Lena Donnelly and Caroline McShane.

Beloved wife of Patrick, and much-loved Mum of Sinead, Mary, Donna, Annamarie, Joanna, Emma, Patrick, and John, sisters Ann and Joan. Treasured and adored by her many grandchildren and fondly remembered by her nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Alice touched the hearts of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Her memory will be engraved forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Reposing at home, 6 Porter Square, London, N19 4DY, on Sunday, March 10, from 6 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 11, at 11 am, St Mellitus, Tollington Park, London N4 3AG.

Family flowers only, donations in Lieu of flowers to the British Lung Foundation greatly accepted.