Death Notices for Laois - Friday, October 25, 2024

Helen Buggy - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Helen Buggy, 5 Court View, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly Ballycoolan, Stradbally Laois. Passed away peacefully on the 25th of October at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Funeral Arrangements Later

Brendan Coss - Mountmellick 

The death has occurred of Brendan Coss, Wolftone Court, Mountmellick and formerly Garoon, Mountmellick, died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, October 24th, 2024. Beloved son of the late William and Christina.Predeceased by his dear sisters Reena, Christina, Alice, Mary and Brideen, brothers John and Markey and sisters-in-law Marie and Bernadette brothers-in-law Patsy, Tommy, Frank and Pat. Deeply regretted by his brothers Michael, Eddie, Peter (Galway) and Ray (Portarlington) sisters-in-law Maggie, Mary, Sadie, Tina and Teresa, nieces nephews, neighbours and his many friends. Funeral Arrangements Later

Bridget Kiernan (née Culleton) - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Bridget Kiernan (née Culleton) Lea Road, Portarlington and formerly of Tierhogar, Killenard County Laois. Bridget passed away  peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff of St Brigid's Hospital Shaen. Loving wife of the late Thomas and dear mother of the late Eithne (Hynan). Deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 4:30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her daughter Rosie Wright's residence Tierhogar, Killenard on Monday morning at 10:30am arriving St John's Church, Killenard for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Mary Sinnott (nee Loughlin) - Ballybrophy 

The death has occurred of Mary Sinnott (née Loughlin) Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Laois. Died October 25th. 2024 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents and sister Elenor. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tim, her family Jarlath, Brid, Catherine, Philomena, Aine, Sinead and Marie, sons in law,, grandchildren Sean, James, Roisin, Tony, Jack, Eoghan and Jonah, sisters, brothers, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home Castletown (EirCode R32 TN84), this Sunday evening (Oct. 27th.) from 6 o'c with prayers in the funeral home at 8 pm. Removal on Monday morning (Oct. 28th.) to arrive at The Church of the Assumption Killasmeestia for Funeral Mass at 11 am., with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael Cavanagh - Borris-in-Ossory

Condolences to the family of the late Michael (Chelsea Mick) Kavanagh (Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly of Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois) who died on October 23 (peacefully) in the care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of the late Susanne and dear brother of John, and the late Joseph, Jim and Brian; sadly missed by his loving brother, sister-in-law Karen, cousins, nieces, nephews, very good friend Matt, relatives and friends.

Removal on Monday afternoon (October 28th) to Glasnevin Crematorium for a celebration of Michael’s life at 2:20pm.

Rest in Peace.

James Cox - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of James (Shay) Cox, Portlaoise, Laois / Shankill, Dublin who died suddenly, but peacefully, aged 67 years, on Wednesday, October, 23, following a short illness, in the kind and compassionate care of the Critical Care Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Son of the late James and Philomena Cox and much loved brother of Gerard, Paul, Patricia and Jean. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, close friends and his Sue Ryder community.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Tuesday morning (October 29) from 10 am, with a funeral service beginning at 11 am, in the funeral home, followed by a committal ceremony at 12.45 in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Sue Ryder Ireland.

John Cooney - Durrow

The death has occurred of John Cooney, 14 Mary Street, Durrow, peacefully surrounded by his loving family while under the wonderful care of the medical staff of University Hospital Waterford. John is deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty and his adoring daughter Martina, his brother Joe and sisters Margaret and Breda. Predeceased by his son Vinnie and brother Noel. He will be sadly missed by his family, his extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co. Laois (R32 CK11) on Friday, 25th October 2024, at 6pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 26th October 2024, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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