Death Notices for Laois - Friday, May 26, 2023

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Donal Bergin - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Thursday, May 26 of Donal (Donie) Bergin, St Martin's Avenue, Naas, Kildare / formerly of Abbeyleix, Laois

In the tender care of the staff of Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Donal, James (Jim), Liz, Mary and Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers John and Joe, sisters Sarah and Claire, daughters-in-law Jean and Anne, sons-in-law Jim and Leslie, Liz’s partner Mike, grandchildren Tamara, Luke, Keith, Rebecca, Rachel and Matthew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (eircode W91 CD0K) on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm with prayers at 5.30pm. Funeral on Monday with Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas and afterwards to St. Corban's Cemetery, Dublin Road, Naas. The Mass will be streamed from the parish website on: Naas Church Webcam. 

Paraic Cummins - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, May 20 of Paraic Cummins, Limetree Avenue, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Lullymore, Kildare

Peacefully at St James Hospital. After a short illness. Son of the recently deceased Margaret Cummins. Predeceased by his sister Maddie. Dearly loved husband to Linda. Cherished father to Sarah and Conor. Deeply regretted by his father John, brother Sean, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32 Y368) on Friday evening from 6.30 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to The Church of the Assumption, The Heath (R32 TN88) To arrive for 10 am mass. It may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/. Interment will follow afterwards in Allen Cemetery, Co. Kildare.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St James Hospital Foundation for the End of Life Initiative.

Aoife Tobin - Portlaoise

The death took place on Wednesdya, May 24 of Aoife Tobin of Ballycarnan, Co. Laois and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle, to the inexpressible grief of her partner Matt and her loving family.

Beloved daughter of John and the late Pauline. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving partner Matt, by John and Laura, cherished sisters Ashley, Emma, Shaunee and Laura, brother Seán, brothers-in-law Ciarán, Cameron and Chris, sister-in-law Elana, nephew Callum, niece Hollie, by Orla and Monica Thornton and her extended family and friends.

Her loved ones will celebrate Aoife’s life on Saturday, May 27, at 10.30am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray with burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Laois Hospice or Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. For those who are unable to attend, the service may also be viewed on the following LINK.

They whispered to her

You cannot withstand the storm

I am the storm

She whispered back

Sarah 'Babs' Doody - Portlaoise

The death took place on Wednesday, May 24 of Sarah (Babs) Doody (née Carroll), Ridge Rd., Portlaoise, Laois

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional and tender care of her second family at St Vincents Hospital Mountmellick.

Predeceased by her husband Andy. Dearly loved mother to Carol and Gerard. Cherished grandmother to Eimhin, Eoghan, Aisling. Phillip, Elaine and Eimear. Great-grandmother to Robyn and Ada.. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Kathleen Moore, son in law Michael, daughter in law Bernie, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Thursday evening from 6.30pm till 8pm. With rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem mass. it may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise.

Richard Byrne - Portlaoise

The death took place on Monday, May 22 of Richard (Dickie) Byrne, Rathleague, Portlaoise.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Ellie. Beloved husband of Jane and cherished father to Irene. Loving grandfather to Caoimhe and Thomas. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son in law Tommy, sister in law Mary, nieces, relatives and extended family.

Reposing at his residence from 2 pm on Wednesday, until removal at 6.30 pm to arrive at St Peter's Church at 7 pm. Funeral service will take place at 3 pm on Thursday with burial in adjoining churchyard. 

Caleb Powell - Ballybrittas

The death took place on Monday, May 22 of Caleb Powell, Ballybrittas, Laois / formerly of Nenagh, Tipperary.

Cherished husband of Storm, wonderful father of Bobby, Barbara, Andrew, Anna and Simon. Reunited with beloved son Stephen. Adoring Pa to Ellie and Polly, Jemima and Willa, Stevie and Holly. Greatly missed by his brothers Robert and David, sisters Mary and Carol, son-in-law MacDara, daughters-in-law Juliet and Renata, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass in St John's Church, Killenard, County Laois (eircode R32 VW77) at 12 noon on Thursday 25th followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Will Sherlock - Eyne

The death took place on Monday, May 22 of William (Will) Sherlock, Eyne, Portlaoise, Laois (R32WNR1). Will Sherlock, Eyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, died peacefully on 22nd May 2023, in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid's Hospice The Curragh surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Mick, Uncle Billy and sister-in-law Brenda.

Beloved husband of Helen and devoted father of Ella, Billy, and Leah. Much loved son of Ann, Brother of John, Patrick, Michael, Roseann and Mark. He will be sadly missed by his Aunt Bridie, sisters-in-law Louise, Miriam, Roisin & Una, brothers-in-law Gearóid, Des & Seamus, father and mother in law, Michael and Teresa, nieces & nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends including those in Portlaoise Rugby Club & The Irish Prison Service.

Reposing in his home on Wednesday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to Church of The Assumption, The Heath, on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning pleases.

William's Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/

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