Death Notices for Laois - Monday, January 16, 2023


Margaret Brennan - Stradbally
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Margaret (Peggy) Brennan (née Ives) of 7 Church Avenue, Stradbally.
Peacefully in her 93rd year in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Micky and her daughter Rose Mary. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Michael, Elizabeth, Martin, Tommy, Marie and Patrick, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Patrick Bradshaw - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Patrick Bradshaw of Peamount and formerly Lea, Portarlington.
Peacefully. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Teresa and brother Kevin. Beloved brother of Hugh, Noel, Michael, Mary, Bernadette and Teresa and loving uncle of Fiona, Nicola and Brian and dear brother-in-law of Mae. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, staff and fellow residents of Peamount.
Reposing at his brother Michael's residence at Lea, Portarlington (eircode R32 Y2H9) on Tuesday evening from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:15am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Patrick's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Joseph Vincent Foley - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, January 15 of Joseph Vincent (Joe) Foley of Rock Road, Mallow, Cork and formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully, in the presence of his family at Mallow General Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Frank O.M.I. and David, sisters Kathleen (Solon), Alice (Holt) and Peggy (Brennan). Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving family, sister Stasia, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow on Monday (January 16th) from 7pm to 8pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (January 17th) at 2pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow. Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.
Clare Broe - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, January 14 of Clare Broe (née Scully) of Naas, and formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock. Clare, beloved wife of the late Eddie and dear mother of Teresa, Barry, Ciara and Rita; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers Louis and Joe, sisters Agnes, Bernie and Gabrielle, sons-in-law Jim, Magnus and John, daughter-in-law Olga, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Patrick, David, Christopher and Andy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Martin Dunne - Clonaslee
The death took place on Saturday, January 14 of Martin Dunne of Tinnahinch, Clonaslee.
Peacefully, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Past employee of Standex, Mountmellick. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Dunne Augha, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee. Sadly missed by his loving partner Marian Murphy, his brother Ger, sisters Mary, Alice, Brighid (Bridgie), Angela (Angie), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday from 5pm with recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning from his home to St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Manman's Cemetery. House private, please.
Kevin Dempsey - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, January 13 of Kevin Dempsey of Kirwan Park, Mountmellick.
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his stepson Barry Kelly. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Nuala, son Kevin, daughter Shannon, stepchildren Dawn, Jason and David, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Peggy, Gina, Helena and Garry, grandchildren Evan, Kayleigh, Lola, Madison, Rhys, Hayley, Myles, Dom and Maya, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 XF84) on Sunday and Monday evening from 4pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10:20am arriving St Joseph's Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Joseph's Cemetery.
Kevin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on http://www.mountmellickparish.ie/
Brigid Rowan - Crettyard
The death took place on Friday, January 13 of Brigid Rowan (née Delaney) of Newtown Cross, Crettyard.
Peacefully at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Seamus, brother and sisters. Brigid will be sadly missed by her loving children Nicola, Teresina, Seamus, Claire, Mairead, Patrick, Maíre, Breid, and Una, sister Peggy (Delaney), sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer from 12 noon on Sunday (15th January) concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Abban's Church, Doonane on Monday (16th Jan.) for Requiem Mass at 11am, and Brigid will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Ryan - Portarlington
The death took place on Friday, January 13 of Teresa Ryan (née McEvoy) of Woodbrook, Portarlington and formerly of Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise.
Passed away peacefully in St Vincent's Hospital Dublin surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her husband Barry (Barntown, Co Wexford), her children Katie, Páidí and Hannah, her parents, Pat and Frances (Claffey), her brothers Patrick and Sean, her sister Claire, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Mountmellick on Sunday from 4pm with Recital of the Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Monday morning from her parents home to St Paul's Church Emo arriving for 12 o'clock Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Paul's new Cemetery.
Paul Carroll - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, January 11 of Paul Carroll of London and formerly of Clonanny House, Portarlington.
After a brief illness at The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London. Much loved son of Eileen and the late Michael. Beloved brother of Geraldine, Billy, Deirdre (Cotter) and Aileen (Doyle), a dear uncle to Debbie, Yvonne, Mary, Matthew, Gráinne, Nicholas, Michael, Emma and Ciara. Sadly missed by the extended family and his wide circle of friends especially in London.
Funeral arrangements later.