Death Notices for Laois - Monday, February 27, 2023
Colette Delaney - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, February 26 of Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe) of Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her mother Josephine and her father John Metcalfe. Loving wife to Denis. Cherished mother to Joanne, John, Tony, Brian and Caroline. Sister to William.
Deeply regretted by her loving family and her adored grandchildren David, Daniel, Shane, Alex, Emma and Rebecca, her daughters-in-law Andrea, Siobhan and Liz and her sons-in-law Shane and Hugh. Sadly missed by her relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Pat Flynn - Clonaslee
The death took place on Sunday, February 26 of Pat Flynn of Cluain Orga and formerly of Main Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and Clonaslee.
Peacefully at St. Teresa’s Nursing home, Cashel. Pat, beloved brother of the late Bill and Tom. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel (nee Burke), son Tommy, daughter Caitriona Creed, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandchildren Sarah, Darragh, Cillian, Lucy and Emily, sisters Ann Flynn, Esther Conway, Kit Flynn and Sarah Ellis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Devitt’s Funeral Home this Tuesday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel at 2.30pm and can be viewed on https://churchcamlive.ie/cashel-parish-stream/ followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Tony Farrell - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Saturday, February 25 of Tony (Soupy) Farrell of 3 Oakley Park, Graiguecullen.
Peacefully in the presence of his devoted daughters Karen and Ashleigh. Predeceased by his grandson Craig Kehoe, his parents John and Sarah, his brother Paddy and his nephew John Farrell. Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters, grandchildren Ricky, Elly, Mikey, Cody and Tamzynn and their granny Liz. Sisters Mary-Jo and Betty, brothers Maurice and John-Joe, son-in-law Ivan and Karen's partner John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his nieces, nephews, his many good friends and his kind neighbours in Oakley Park.
Reposing at his home, 3 Oakley Park, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 H9R6) on Sunday, February 26th, from 2pm, with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday at 1.15pm to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, (via Chapel St.) arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery for burial.
Tony’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Tom Walshe - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, February 24 of Tom Walshe of Laurel Court, Dublin rd, Portlaoise.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by his loving wife Moira and infant son John. Dearly loved father to Shane, Caroline and Aoife. Cherished grandfather to Quiva Sarah, Cillian, Ella-Rose, Daniel, Sophie, Danielle, Cathal and Archie. Deeply regretted by his daughter in law Niamh and son in law Donal. Sister Maureen. Brothers John, Jim, Dinny and Pat. Brother in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces. Great neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral home on Sunday from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church on Monday for 2pm requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Funeral will follow afterwards to Knockaroo Cemetery Borris in Ossory.
Natalia Pilch - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, February 23 of Natalia Pilch of Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise.
After an illness borne with dignity and courage. Dearly loved and cherished mother to Michal Maczeski. Loving daughter to Ewan and Ryszard Pilch. Sister to Karolina. And aunt to Kacper. Natalia will be sadly missed by her best friend Anna.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday from 4pm till 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Private cremation will follow.
John Dunne - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Tuesday, February 14 of John Dunne of Manchester and formerly of Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix
Predeceased by his wife Edna. Deeply regretted by his loving son David, daughter-in-law Claire, granddaughter Molly Dunne, grandson Kieran Stewart-Dunne, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, 28th of February, at 10am in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix.
The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/