Death Notices for Laois - Monday, December 12, 2022


Eileen McGrath - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Monday, December 12 of Eileen (Helen) McGrath of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully in the care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget in the presence of her loving son Mark, and surrounded by her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by her loving son Mark, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Mary O'Sullivan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Mary (Mai) O'Sullivan (née Gilman) of Moore Street, Rathdowney.
In the tender care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her husband Michael, brothers John and Paddy Gilman. Sadly mourned by her loving family Margaret (Delaney), Catherine (Kay) O'Connell, Kieran, Ann (Koch), Ellen (Delaney) and Rose (Barrett), sons-in-law Jimmy, Tom, Frank, Noel and Danny, daughter-in-law Mary, her beloved grandchildren James, Kieran, Kate (Delaney), Zara (O'Connell), Sarah, Louise (O'Sullivan), Tim (Koch), Conor, Emma and Eoin (Delaney), her brother Fintan and sisters-in-law Teresa Gilman, Kathleen Gilman, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Thomas Landy - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Thomas (Tom) Landy of Whitefields, Portarlington and formerly of Castletown, County Meath.
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Mattie and Imelda. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mags, son Andrew, daughters Claire, Jane, Amanda and Lynn, sons-in-law Barry, David, Will and Juan, grandchildren Josh, Cormac, Luke, Adam, Madison, Katie, Calum, Lexi and Jonas, brother Ken and his wife Carol, sister Siobhan and her husband Seamus, uncle Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal on Tuesday arriving St John's Church Killenard, Portarlington (eircode R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
William Doran - Ballickmoyler
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of William (Billy) Doran of Ballickmoyler.
Peacefully, surrounded by his family. Aged 92 year.s Beloved husband of Anne, much-loved father of Joe and Eileen, adored grandfather to Laurn, Ella, Lilly, Kenzie and Eliza. Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, brothers Sean and Michael, sister Bridget, son in law, daughter in law, sister in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Jody.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, 13th December. Removal on Wednesday 14th at 12 noon to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Billy's Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Christine O'Reilly - Camross
The death took place on Friday, December 9 of Christine (Chris) O'Reilly (née Shelton) of Ard Erin View, Camrossmand Borris in Ossory.
Peacefully, at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Thomas (Tom) and son Gary. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving children, Kate, Paddy, Maggie, Jonny and Kelly, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in her home, 2 Ard Erin View, Camross Village this Monday evening (Dec.12th.) from 4pm with rosary in the house at 8pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday morning (Dec.13th.) in St. Fergal's Church, Camross, at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris in Ossory.
Christine's funeral Mass can be viewed using the following link: https://m.facebook.com/100067529251763/
Br. Timothy O'Shea - Castletown
The death took place on Tuesday, December 6 of Br. Timothy (Pat) O'Shea of De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, and late of Drombohilly, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry and Waterford.
Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Brigid, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his sister Agnes (New York), sisters in law, nieces, nephews in Dallas, New York, London and Ireland, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, past pupils, friends and especially by his confreres in religion, the staff in Miguel House and the De La Salle College, Waterford.
Reposing in Miguel House (Eircode R32 FK02) from 11am on Tuesday (13th. Dec.) with evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (14th. Dec.) at 3pm in Castletown Parish Church, followed by burial in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.