Death Notices for Laois - Monday, April 1, 2024

Joe Walker 

The death has occurred of Joe Walker of 6 St Patrick’s Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 1st, 2024, at his home. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Margaret and grand-daughter Pamela. Beloved father of Mary, Kathleen, Caroline, Michael, John and twins Alice and Sandra.

He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends. May Joe Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, Carlow from 2pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, concluding with Prayers at 8.30pm that evening. Removal on Wednesday at 10.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team

Anna O'Mahony 

The death has occurred of Anna  O'Mahony (Ballinlough, Cork City and formerly of Drimoleague) On March 29th 2024, peacefully at the residence of her sister Kay O'Sullivan, Monavea, Co. Laois. Anna, beloved daughter of the late John and Mary O'Mahony (nee Daly) Gurranes South, Drimoleague, sister of the late Pat-Joe, Eileen and John recently deceased, sadly missed by her loving sisters, Mary and Kay, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace. Lying in repose at her sister Kay's residence on Sunday, March 31st, with visitation from 4pm to 6pm, followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Monday, April 1st at 2pm in All Saints Church, Drimoleague, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Fresh Flowers Only.

Anna's Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/drimoleague 

Denis Francis Breen - Laois 

Denis Francis Breen of Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co Tipperary and Laois. Died suddenly 29th March 2024. Predeceased by his father Phil and his granddaughter Rubyleigh. Rest in Peace. 

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Geraldine, his children Keith, Edel and Shane, his grandchildren Sophie, Ruben and Jodimai, his loving partner Mary and her daughters Andrea, Lorraine and Jennifer, Mary's grandchildren Caitlyn, Érin and Aoibhe, daughter in law, brothers, sister, sisters in law, brother in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. House strictly private please. Funeral Arrangements Later.

Evelyn Connor (née Read) - Portlaoise/ Raheny, Dublin

The death has taken place of Evelyn Connor (nee Read), Maryborough Village, Portlaoise formerly of Tonlegee Road, Dublin 5. Evelyn passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne on March 27th, 2024 surrounded by her children in the loving care of the wonderful staff in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard (Ritchie) Connor. Beloved Mother to Lyndsey, Richard, and Stacey and cherished Na-na to Abbie, Lucy, Jessica, and Dylan. Evelyn will be sorely missed by her sons in law, Brendan and Robert, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and extended family along with her cherished steadfast friends and her many wonderful neighbours. 

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, 1 Dublin Road (R32Y368) on Friday, 29th March, from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. On Saturday, Funeral arriving to St Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 10.30 am funeral prayers. lf you own something yellow, please wear it to reflect Evelyns' favourite colour and her zest for life! Resomation after mass in Pure Reflections, Abbeylands, Navan, Co. Meath (C15 X9FK) at 3 pm.

Family flowers only please, and if desired, any donations to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.

Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon) - Durrow

The death has taken place of Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon) ,43 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 C5F6. Pilar passed away peacefully in her 88th year in Castlecomer District Hospital, Co. Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Victor. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Michelle and Marycarmen, her sisters Maricruz and Amparo, daughter in law Audrey, sons in law Nicky and Gay, her adoring 11 grandchildren and her 6 great grandchildren, her extended family and a large circle of friends. 

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Liam Doran - Killeshin

The death has occurred of Liam Doran of Keelogue, Killeshin who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 27th, 2024, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Canice’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Rosaleen, much loved father of Treasa, Liam and Róisín adored grandfather of Ada, Fiadh, Síoda and Senan.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law Daragh and Alex, daughter-in-law Nicola, sisters Nancy and Sarah, brothers-in-law especially Peter and Mick, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and his wide circle of relatives, friends, neighbours and club-mates. May Liam Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Good Friday, March 29th from 4.30pm concluding with Prayers at 8.30pm that evening.

Funeral Service on Saturday morning at 11am in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.