Death Notices for Laois - Monday, December 4 2023


Mary Brennan - Killeshin
The death took place on Saturday, December 2 of Mary Brennan (née Kelly) of Upper Rossmore, Killeshin, Carlow.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home.
Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of John, Josie, Sarah, Pat, Michael, Thomas, Seamus, Liam, Martin, Eamon, Marie and Paul and cherished sister of the late Tom, Martin, Mick, Pat, Johnny, Willie, Ned and Josie.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Lil, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday, December 3rd, from 2pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 12.30pm to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Evergreens, Killeshin.
Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service
https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Mary’s family wish to thank the carers for their excellent care of Mary over the past months
Maureen Clooney - Clough
The death has taken place of Maureen (Mollie) Clooney (née Saunders), Cross, Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Co.Laois.
Peacefully on the 1st December 2023, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim and her brothers Seán and Bobby. Sadly missed by her son John, daughters Mary and Noreen, sister Bridie, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law Seán and Reggie, grandchildren Jonathan, Ciarán, Ciara and Aoife and great-grandson Finn, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at her home (Eircode R32X2H5) on Sunday 3rd December from 2.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Monday morning to St. Canice’s Church Clough (Eircode R32K003), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Aghaboe Cemetery.
Gerard Hyland - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, November 29 of Gerard Hyland, Station Road, Portarlington, Laois.
Suddenly at his residence. Beloved son of the late Laurence (Sonny) and Mary Hyland. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Joan, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Sunday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Gerard's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only, Please.
Muiris Poole - Rosenallis
The death took place on Thursday, November 30 of Muiris Poole, Capard, Rosenallis, Laois.
Muiris passed away suddenly in his home. He was pre-deceased by his father Maurice. Beloved son of Ann and brother of Joseph, Fergal and Aidan. Muiris will be sadly missed by his loving family, his sisters-in-law Assumpta and Paula, his nieces Tara and Kiera, his nephews Michael, Sean, Vincent and Anthony, his aunts Kathleen, Mary, Betty and Maureen and his uncles John Joe, Pat and Matthew, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Tuesday 5th from 6pm. Recital of the rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday 6th, at 10.30am to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, arriving for 11am requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Rosenallis Cemetery.