Death Notices for Laois - Friday, October 11, 2024


Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
James McKenna-Portarlington, Laois / Lixnaw, Kerry
Formerly of Lixnaw County Kerry and Irish Defence Forces. James died in his 93rd year in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving husband of the late Kathleen (recently deceased). Deeply regretted by his loving children Niall and Aideen, daughter-in-law Angela, son-in-law Liam, his beloved grandchildren Kate and Colm, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Removal from his residence on Saturday morning at 10:15am (travelling via Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
James's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
House Private Please. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Parkinson's Ireland. https://www.parkinsons.ie/
Elizabeth Srahan (née Carroll)- Portlaoise
Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joe and son Tom. Dearly loved mother to Marian, Lucia and Paul. Cherished grandmother to Kelan, Liz, Liam, Deirdra, Charlotte and Katie. And Great grandmother to Alice, Finn, Amelia, Hunter and Eleanor. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sister, Lucy O`Hare. Sisters in law Nancy, Dolly, and Eileen. Son in law Eoin. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. And former colleagues in St Fintan's Hospital. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Friday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm, with rosary at 7.30 pm . Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2.30 pm Requiem Mass. Interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery immediately afterwards. House Private please.
John Brendan Shiels - Portlaoise
The death occurred of John Brendan Shiels Fieldbrook, Portlaoise on October 8, 2024, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Son of the late Catherine and Thomas Shiels. Predeceased by his sisters Phyllis and Kathleen and brother-in-laws Christy and Patsy.
Deeply regretted by his many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-niece, relatives, neighbours and former colleagues in Glanbia. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his nieces residence at Aghnaharna (Postcode R32N67W) on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8 pm and Rosary on Friday at 8pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery.
Watch funeral service here.
Sean O'Shea - Graiguecullen
The death occurred of Sean O'Shea, Ballickmoyler Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Laois and formerly of St Fiacc's Terrace, on October 9 2024, peacefully, at his home, following a long illness borne with strength and dignity, in the loving care of his family.
Beloved father of John, Derek, Adrian, Majella, Clodagh and Susan. Sean will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, sister Chrissie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his wife Moira, brothers Bernie and Tommy, sisters Maggie, Mary and Jean.
Reposing in Lacey's Funeral Home, John St., Carlow (R93 R8P4) on Thursday, 10th October 2024, from 3pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal on Friday at 10.40am to St Clare's Church, Graiguecullen arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery. Messages of comfort and support for the family may be placed in the condolence section below. Family flowers only donations if desired to Irish Cancer society night nurse.
Watch Funeral Mass HERE.