Death Notices for Laois - Monday, February 26, 2024

Ann DELANEY - Crettyard

The death occurred of Ann Delaney, Dromagh, Crettyard, Co Laois on February 25 at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin at the aged of 47.

Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Tom. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Saoirse, mother, brothers Thomas, John, Ciaran and Paul, sisters Siobhán, Tricia, Roisin and Emer, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

May Ann Rest in Peace. Funeral details will follow later in the week.

Mary Dunne - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Mary Dunne (née Bennett) 9 Glendowns, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Formerly of Marian Avenue, Portlaoise Mary died at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Sunday, February 25. Predeceased by her husband Dominic and her baby son Liam. Much loved mother to Joe, Dominic, Teresa, Anne, Jacinta and Bryan. Deeply regretted by her brothers William, Joseph and Michael and sister Bernadette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partner, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence from 4pm on Tuesday with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise which can be viewed on the parish webcam. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. House Private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Cuisle Centre.

Romey Moriarty - Rathdowney

The death occurred of Romey Moriarty, Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Co Laois and formerly 28 St. Mary's Avenue, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny, on February 24 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Billy and Anne. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adoring family, Rory, Óisín and Colleen, grandchildren Eve, Toby, Max and Milo, daughters-in-law Lisa and Alicia, sisters Yvonne, Suzanne, Olivia, Patricia and Diane, brothers Liam, Eugene, Vincent and David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her brother Vincent's house, 28 St. Mary's Avenue, Urlingford, on Tuesday evening from 4pm until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday at 11.45 am to The Island Crematorium, Cork, arriving for cremation at 2pm for family and close friends. 

Mary Phelan - Abbeyleix

The death occurred on February 25 of Mary Phelan, (née Cavanagh), Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Co Laois peacefully in the loving care of Craddockhouse Nursing Home, Naas. Predeceased by her parents and her sister Kay Swaine.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughter Maria (Cunningham) son-in-law Ronan (Cunningham), granddaughter Isobel, brother Jackie Cavanagh, sister Margaret Whelan, brother-in-law Denis Whelan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and their wives, nieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in the Chapel of Adoration adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm with removal to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon with interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.

Margaret Delaney - The Swan

The death occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Delaney on February 25 of The Swan, Wolfhill, Co Laois peacefully, age 93 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Mick, parents Martin and Margaret Delaney, her sisters Maureen, Christina, Brigid and Teresa and her brother Michael. She will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Seamus, Marty, Michael and Frank and her daughters Rita, Rena and Caroline, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,nephews, relatives and her many friends and neighbours. 

Reposed at Rigney's Funeral Home (R14 TX26), Athy, on Monday, February 26 from 6 pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Tuesday morning to arrive at St Mary's Church, Wolfhill, for Requiem Mass at 11am. The mass will be livestreamed on the Ballyadams Facebook page (see link ballyadamsparish). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Late Brigid Connell - Abbeyleix

The death occurred on February 24 of Brigid Connell, (née Quigley), Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Co Laois formerly of Murroe, Co Limerick and Rathangan, Co Kildare.

Brigid passed surrounded by her family in the excellent care of St. James's Hospital ICU staff. Predeceased by her beloved son John, brother Willy, her parents John and Mary Quigley.

She is survived and deeply missed by her loving husband Billy, daughters Mary and Mairéad, their spouses David and Robbie, and her beloved grandchildren Jessie, Emma and Cillian. Also missed by her loving sister Peggy, brothers Martin, John, Larry and James, her nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Seán Corcoran - Crettyard

The death occurred on February 23 of Seán Corcoran 'The Paddock', Fairymount, Crettyard, Carlow / Laois.

Predeceased by his son Aidan, brother Dominic and sister Pauline. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, children Brigid, Dolores, Patrick and Dermot, brothers Vincent and Ger, sister Moira, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Funeral arrangements later