Death Notices for Laois - Monday, February 12, 2024

Sheila Fletcher - Ballybrophy

The death took place on Sunday, February 11 of  Sheila Fletcher, Killadooley, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, February 11th. 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in her 92nd. year.

Predeceased by her husband Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Fr. Robert (Bobby) and Joe, daughter Kathleen (Gilbert), daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Aidan, grandchildren Antoinette, Lorna, Michael, Muireann, John and Patrick, Lorna's partner Niall, sisters Hannah, Margaret and Mary, brother Billy, brother-in-law Donal, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Tuesday afternoon February 13th. from 3 o'clock pausing for prayer at 8 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

Mary Ryan - Crettyard

The death took place on Saturday, February 10 of Mary (Maisie) Ryan, (née Lawlor), Carlow Road, Garrendenny, Crettyard, Carlow / Kilkenny / Laois.

At St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy, daughter Angela, brother-in-law John, cousins, extended family, her wonderful carer, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) from 5pm on Monday (12th Feb.), concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Crettyard (R93 HY94) on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Maisie will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

Joe Brophy - Vicarstown

The death took place on Saturday, February 10 of Joe Brophy, Vicarstown, Laois.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Constance, children Anne, John, Emer, Yvonne, Joseph and Barry, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his daughter Emer's residence Ballyrider, Stradbally (R32 Y8X6) on Tuesday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday at 11:30am arriving The Church of the Assumption Vicarstown for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.

House Private on Wednesday Morning, Please.

Johanna O'Dooley - Stradbally

The death took place on Saturday, February 10 of Johanna O'Dooley, Grange Upper, Stradbally, Laois.

In her 96th year, Renowned historian. Deeply regretted by Joseph and Mary (Maung), Mary's husband Crispen, their children Liam, Eilish and Thomas, cousins, extended family, relatives and all her neighbours.

Reposing at Ann and Pat Devitt's home (eircode R32Y9R6) on Monday 12th February from 3pm- 7pm, with Rosary Recital at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 13th February at 11am, in the Church of the Holy Cross Ratheniska, follwed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers. House strictly private on Tuesday morning, please.

Stan Farrell - Ballylinan

The death took place on February 9 of Stanislaus (Stan) Farrell, Lucan and formerly of Skeheha House, Ballylynan, Co. Laois and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).

Surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at Blanchardstown Hospital. Cherished husband of Cidnea (Cidy) and loved and loving father of Adrian. Predeceased by his sister Joan. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Elaine (Pereira) and two adored granddaughters Elisa and Emily, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Peter, John, Martin, Christopher and Frank, brother-in-law Ciarán (Sugrue), sisters-in-law Carmel, Olive, Brenda and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins and wide circle of relatives and friends in Ireland and Brazil.

Reposed at Rigney's Funeral Home (R14 TX26), Athy on Sunday afternoon (February 11th) from 1pm until 4pm, with Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Eamonn Coogan - Portarlington

The death took place on February 10 of Eamon Coogan, St Joseph's Terrace, Portarlington, Offaly / Laois.

Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, daughters Nicola, Denise, Louise, Eimear and Caroline, brothers, sisters, aunt, his 15 adoring grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Sheila Byrne - Abbeyleix

The death took place on February 8 of Sheila Byrne (née Guyton), Boley Lower, Abbeyleix, Laois.

Sheila died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband John. Sadly missed by her son Martin, daughters Karen, Lorna and Hayley, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence from 3pm on Monday. Removal from her residence at 10.30 on Wednesday morning to Newlands Cross Crematorium. This can be viewed on the webcam at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 12 noon approx. 

Gaye Martin - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, February 8 of Gaye Martin. The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Ballyfermot, Dublin.

Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Nicola and Lucy, sons Andrew and John, sister Joy, brothers Stew and Tossy, son's in law, daughters in law, her 12 adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm. Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will take place on Tuesday at 11 am in Newlands Cross Crematorium and will be streamed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society night nurses. The family ask for bright colours to be worn to celebrate Gaye's bright and colourful life.