Death Notices for Laois - Monday April 14, 2025

Colette Harrington - Ballintubbert

The death took place on Sunday, April 13 of Colette Harrington (née Brophy), St Patrick's Avenue & formerly Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare / Laois.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband Lar. Deeply regretted by her loving children Odette, Lucelle, Stephanie, Larry, Pat and Martin, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Monday evening (April 14th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (April 15th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Maurice Devoy - Stradbally

The death took place on April 12 of Maurice, better known as Mossie Devoy, Court Sq, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 90th year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Jim and Michael, sister Tweedie and son-in-law Owen McDonald.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Breda, daughter Anne-Marie, Daphne and Carrie, sons-in-law Des and Peter, his adored grandchildren Aoibhe, Conor, Luke and Mia, brother Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence, Court Square, Stradbally, from 4pm on Monday (14th April) with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (15th April) at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Maurice will be laid to Rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

House Private Tuesday Morning Please. Mossie's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

Ann Carroll - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Sunday, April 13 of Ann Carroll (née Gorman), The Brook, Mountrath Road, Abbeyleix, Laois.

Died peacefully at her home in the loving presence of her family.

Dearly loved wife of Mick. Cherished mother to Angela, Catherine, Fíona, Michelle, Sinéad and Michael. Deeply mourned by her brother Tom and sister-in-law Mary. Much loved mother-in-law to Cyril, Seamus, Tomás, Eddie and Joe.

Adoring granny to Caoimhe, Ríona, Cathal, Orlaith, Éabha, Matthew, Ella, Lucy, Alison, Kate Daniel and Robert. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Predeceased by her parents John and Alice Gorman, her infant sister Angela, her brother Billy and sister -in-law Geraldine.

Reposing in the Chapel of repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Monday from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 5pm.

Removal from her residence at 10.30 am on Tuesday to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery.

House private by request. The mass can be viewed on https:// abbeyleixparish.ie /webcam.

Sheila Monagher - Portarlington

The death took place on April 11 of Sheila Monagher (née Kelly), Orchard Drive, Portarlington, Laois / Geashill, Offaly

Formerly of Geashill County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Willie, parents James and Mary (Molly). Deeply regretted by her loving family Sharon, Fiona, Emma and John, sons-in-law Niall and John, grandchildren Rebecca, Mark, Cathal, Conor, Chloe, Eoin and Caoimhe, sister Kathleen, brothers Eddie and Seanie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposed at her residence (eircode R32 A729) on Sunday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday at 12:15pm arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Denis Cullen - Mountrath

The death took place on April 8 of Denis Cullen, Ballyfermot, Dublin / Mountrath, Laois

Father of his cherished sons Stephen and Christian. Denis will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Brian, Don, David, Barry, Owen, Eilish and Mel, by his in-laws and several relatives, aunt, cousins, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces and by his friends old and new.

Reposal at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village, D22 EOCO on Monday 14th April between 12pm - 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Esker Cemetery at 2pm.

Eddie Condon - Portlaoise

The death took place on April 6 of Eddie (Ned) Condon, Estonia and formerly of Barrack Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford and Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Died unexpectedly, predeceased by his parents Peggy and Jim Condon and his wife Maureen (née Daly).

Regretted by his partner Lucy, son Neil, his daughters Elaine and Carol, his eight grandchildren, sisters Maria, Patricia, Nora, Margaret and their extended families, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Private Cremation Service will take place in Estonia.

Denis Cullen - Dublin/Mountrath

The death occurred of Denis Cullen Ballyfermot, Dublin and Mountrath, Laois on April 8, 2025. Father of his cherished sons Stephen and Christian. Denis will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Brian, Don, David, Barry, Owen, Eilish and Mel, by his in-laws and several relatives, aunt, cousins, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces and by his friends old and new. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village, D22 EOCO on Monday,  April 14 between 12pm - 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Esker Cemetery at 2pm.