Death Notices for Laois - Friday, November 25, 2022

Stella O'Neill - Mountmellick

The death took place on Thursday, November 24 of Stella O'Neill of Emmet Tec, Mountmellick. 

In the loving care of The Staff of St. Mary Theresa’s Ward, St.Vincent’s Community Nursing Home, Mountmellick. Beloved daughter of The late Fintan and Brigid. Predeceased by her dear brothers and sisters John, Fintan, Ger, Michael, Anthony and Maura. Deeply regretted by her sisters Joan Gorman (Mountmellick), Esther Powell (Portarlington) and brother Joe and his wife Annn (Virginia, Co. Cavan), nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Friday from 5pm Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Saturday from 1pm. Removal at 1.45pm to St.Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass 2pm Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery. 

The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie

Catherine Quigley - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, November 24 of Catherine Quigley (née Whelan) of Rockdale, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. After a short illness. Beloved wife of Kevin. Dearly loved mother to Selene, Siobhán, Ronán, also Noreen. Cherished grandmother to Sophie, JJ, Oscar and Joshua. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Liam, David and Michael, sisters Bernadette, Franzita and Patricia, sons in law John and David, daughter in law Claire , brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, her many foster children and godchildren.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday from 7pm with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2pm requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Eddie Dunne - Mountmellick

The death took place on Thursday, November 24 of Eddie Dunne of Davitt Road, Mountmellick. 

Unexpectedly in the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Life Long Member Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Beloved son of the late Paddy and Mary. Predeceased by his dear sister Mary Kelly (UK). Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Carmel Barker (U.K.) Patsy Barker (U.K) Patrick (P.) (Davitt Road), Geraldine Barnett (Rosenallis), Ann Meehan (Mountmellick),Theresa Clear Mountmellick, Martin (Portlaoise ), Uncle of Darrin Dunne Pavement and Ground Works Company Portlaoise, brothers and sisters-in-law,neices, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Friday from 8pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9.30pm. Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Saturday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Kitty Quinlan - Borris-in-Ossory

The death took place on Thursday, November 24 of Kitty Quinlan (née Moore) of Gilroy Avenue, Edenderry, and late of Moneymore, Borris-in-Ossory.

Peacefully, aged 95 surrounded by her loving family in the care of Ofalia House, Nursing Home, Edenderry. Predeceased by her husband Phil. Kitty will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving family; Bridget (Tyrrell), Liz (Luke), Jim, Catherine (Dunphy), Marian (Hicks), Philomena (Ellway), Carmel (Quinn), Declan, John, Louise (Mangan) and Martina (Harris), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law Kitty and Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry on Friday from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in St. Mary's Church, Edenderry followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. You can also take part in Kitty's Funeral Mass on the Edenderry Parish Webcam via the following link: https://www.edenderryparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ 

Gerard O'Connor - Portlaoise

The death took place on Wednesday, November 23 of Gerard O'Connor of Maryborough Village, Portlaoise and late of Station House, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Gerry and brother Patrick. Peacefully after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Rose and her son Kyle. Dearly loved brother to Emer, Eamon, Sinéad, and and Twin sister Margaret, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, Uncle , aunt .relatives and friends. Also his many friends and colleagues in Iarnród Eireann.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday from 4.30pm with rosary at 6pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem Mass on Saturday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Mass will be streamed live on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/