Death Notices for Laois - Friday, October 18, 2024

Antoinette McDonald (née Flynn) - Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Antoinette McDonald (nee Flynn) Cherrygarth Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise on October 17 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife to PJ and loving mother to Keith, Evan, Andrea, and Leon. Cherished grandmother to Kolia, Kaja, Ally , Cian and Conor . Deeply regretted by her loving family. Son in law Paul, daughter in laws, Tara, Nicola, Marlena. Brother in law Matt. Relatives , neighbours and friends . May she rest in Peace. Reposing at her family home at (Eircode R32P52X) on Sunday evening from 4 pm until 8 pm . Rosary will be recited at 7.30. Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise.

Patrick Carroll - Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Patrick Carroll Derrykearn, Abbeyleix peacefully in London. Predeceased by his parents John and MaryKate Carroll, his sister Sheila Lavell, his partner Judy. Deeply regretted by his son Patrick, his grandson David, his brother Mick, sister-in-law Ann, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends both in Ireland and London. Funeral will take place in London.

John Abbott - Pike of Rushall

The death of John Abbott High Ridge, Ballyhemmon, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / Pike of Rushall, Laois

occurred peacefully on 16th October 2024 at Castlecomer District Hospital, Co Kilkenny.

Survived by his wife Enid, beloved father of Cynthia, Edwin, and Clive, and grandfather of Ruadhan, Aodhan, Devin, Tilly, Holly and Lottie. John will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, relatives and friends.

Removal on Saturday afternoon, the 19th of October, to St. Mary’s Church, Ardra, Castlecomer, (eircode R95Y5VY) for Funeral Service at 2.30 p.m., followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

House is private, please.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to “Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital”.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Nolan - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Nolan Killenard, Portarlington, Laois formerly of Tallaght, Dublin and Kinnitty, Co Offaly who died peacefully surrounded by Avril, Susan, Michelle, Lorraine and Connor at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her partner David, mother Kathleen, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving daughters and their partners, father Michael, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours, friends and her cat Lily Rose.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday, 18th October, from 4pm until 6pm. Reposing at her residence in Killenard, Portarlington (Eircode R32 KV76) on Saturday from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Removal afterwards to The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Humanist Service at 3:45pm.

Jackie's Service to be streamed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

Frances O'Donoghue - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Frances O'Donoghue (née McEvoy) 48 Avondale Drive, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Edward, children Eddie, Tom, Noel, Paddy, Robert, Michael, Anna, Frances and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 TX26), on Friday evening (October 18th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence at 10.30am on Saturday morning (October 19th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery. House private at all times please.

Breda Quinlan - Ballaghmore

The death occurred of Breda Quinlan (née Moloney), Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32KR44 / Roscrea, Tipperary

And formerly of Corville, Roscrea peacefully on October 16 at Tullamore Regional Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her parents Johnny and Bridie, her brother Liam and father-in-law Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughter Paula, son David, sister Mary Gleeson (Loughmore), mother-in-law Matilda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence (R32KR44) on Friday evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from her residence on Saturday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore (R32RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

As parking is limited at her residence, there will be a shuttle bus service running from Ballaghmore village to her residence. We ask that people park at the village and church car parks.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Laois Hospice.