Death Notices for Laois - Friday, November 3, 2023

Michael Caden - Crettyard

The death took place on November 1 of Michael Vincent Caden, Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow / Kilkenny / Laois

At Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Dennis, daughter Yvonne, brother, sister, relatives and friends.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane. A private cremation will follow.

Maureen Fox - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Maureen Fox, (née Enright) Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Listowel, Kerry

Maureen Fox (née Enright), formerly Listowel Co. Kerry, Rosenallis and Ridge Road Portlaoise.

Passed away peacefully on 2nd of November 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Ballard Lodge Nursing home. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, sisters Brigid (Beta), Helen, brothers Val, Noah, Dan, Pat, Joe , Gerry, John. Dearly beloved and cherished by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and large circle of friends.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Friday 3rd from 7pm to 9pm. Recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday 4th, at 10.30am to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, arriving for 11am requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Rosenallis Cemetery.

Brenda Houston - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Brenda Houston (née O’Neill), Chiswick, London and Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Died after a short illness on October 30th 2023 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Charing Cross Hospital, London.

Predeceased by her parents Liam and Brigid, her sisters Barbara and Siobhán and her brothers Caoimhín (Kevin) and Aengus.

Deeply regretted by her beloved sons David and Paul, their father John, daughter in-law Anastasia, David’s partner Helen, her grandchildren Fox, Evie and Lula, her sisters Maria, Gráinne, Mairéad, Gertrude and Suzette, her brothers Diarmuid, Colm, Liam and Killian, her wider family and large circle of friends.

A private funeral service will be held in London in the coming weeks.

Patricia (Pat) Ivory, Portarlington

The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Ivory (née Bryan), Brittas Road, Thurles, formerly of Cloneyquin, Portarlington who died on November 1.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tom and daughter Gillian and her sister Bernie.  Deeply missed by her daughters Anne Marie, Michelle, Sharon, Louise, sons-in-law Jim, Steve, Ronan and Matt, grandchildren Bob, Gillian, Anna, David, Cian, Sarah, Lauryn, Tom, Ben, Aaron, Cruz and Jett, sisters and brothers and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Reposing in Kennedys Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles (E41XY47) on this Friday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on this Saturday morning at 11 a.m. followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Margaret (Peg) Brennan- Laois/Carlow

Margaret (Peg) Brennan (née Cullen) of 17 Springdale, Tullow Rd, and formerly Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, on November 1, 2023, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow Rd., Carlow. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth.

Much loved mother of Willie, Sarah, Paddy, Elizabeth, John, Pauline, Joe, Bridget and the late Teresa St., John and cherished sister of the late Jack, Lil, Sal, Molly and Patricia. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Peg Rest in Peace

Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Friday, November 3, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Mary's Church, Bennekerry, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Peg’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry, online streaming service

John Paul Kinsella- Laois/Carlow

John Paul Kinsella of “Oakwood”, Crossneen, Carlow, Laois, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023, at his home.  Beloved son of Eamonn and the late Brigid (Brenda) and much loved brother of Keith, Colm, Brendan and David. He will be sadly missed by his loving father, brothers, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Paul’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 ET80) on Friday, November 3, from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Sleaty Cemetery for burial.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service.

Late Colm Kelly Laois / Kildare

The death has occurred of Colm Kelly Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy Avenue, Portlaoise Co Laois and formerly of Pacelli Road, Naas Co Kildare. 

He will be greatly missed by his wife Annelies and his family and friends. Rest In Peace. 

Memorial Service at Newbridge Bible Fellowship Church (eircode W12 CK00) on Friday, 3rd November, at 11am.

Cremation Committal Service to take place afterwards.  No flowers or Mass cards please. Donations, If Desired, To The Irish Kidney Association. https://ika.ie/