Death Notices for Laois - Monday, April 29, 2024

Marie Collins - Ballacolla

The death took place on Sunday, April 28 of Marie Collins (née Dooley), Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore and formerly of Ballacolla, Co. Laois.

Marie passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family.

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Timothy and her brother Tom.

She will be forever missed by her loving husband Tony; four children, Seán, Julie, Michael and Emma; cherished grandchildren Saoirse, Freya and Isla; son-in-law Ryan; brothers Jim and Noel; sister Sr. Kathleen PBVM; and her sisters-in-law Breda, Kay and Mary; together with her nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing this Tuesday evening April 30th at Tearmann Mhuire, in the grounds of The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, Galway, H91 XC61, from 5 p.m. with removal 6.30 p.m. to the adjoining church and later to the family home. House private. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 1st at 1 p.m. with interment afterwards in Rinville Cemetery.

Mass will be broadcast on parish radio 105.3FM and can be viewed on parish website http://www.oranmoreparish.org/live/.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/donate-now/

Marie’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this time. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family, friends, neighbours and the Oncology Department of the Blackrock Clinic Galway.

Bridie Flynn - The Heath

The death has occurred of Bridie Flynn, nee Keane, Little Johnstown, Rathcore, Enfield, Co. Meath and formerly of The Heath, Co Laois on April 25th 2024, peacefully at Connolly Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Loving wife of Dick Flynn and adored mother of Pat, Breda, Caroline, Larry, Elaine, Richie and John. She is deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters, Frank, Betty, Dolores, Tommy, Joan, Donal, Joe, Marie, John, Bernadette, Michael, Geraldine, Tina and the late Theresa and also by her grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Bridie reposed at her family home on Sunday, 28th April concluding with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, 29th April, in The Church of the Assumption, Jordanstown Enfield (A83 YO21) at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Noreen Caplis (née Phelan) - Santry/Mountrath 

The death has occurred of Noreen Caplis (née Phelan)  of Santry, Dublin and formerly Mountrath on April 25 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John and loving mam to Paul and Susan. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her son and daughter, and their partners, Catherine and Damien, adored grandson Dylan, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Rd., Coolock D17FK58 on Monday afternoon, April 29th, from 12pm-2pm. Removal Monday afternoon to Dardistown Crematorium for a service at 3pm to celebrate Noreen's Life