Death Notices for Laois - Monday, January 23, 2023
Maeve Thornton - Durrow
The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Maeve Thornton (née Lawlor) of Derrywood, Durrow and Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny.
Peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Wife of the late Tomás. Predeceased by her son in law Richard Cahill. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Mary and Johnny, sisters, Berry, Frances, Rose and Ann, brothers Pat and Eamonn, daughters in law, Mary and Bernie, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Br. Stephen Deignan - Castletown
The death took place on Sunday, January 22 of Br. Stephen (Padraig) Deignan of De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown and late of Doongeela, Geevagh, Riverstown, Co. Sligo.
Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and John, sister Mary, brothers Gerry and Tommy and sister in law Beatrice. Deeply regretted by his brother Bertie, sisters in law Eileen and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relations, friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House.
Reposing in Miguel House this Monday from 2pm with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 2pm. in the Parish Church Castletown. Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery cemetery, Castletown.
Br. Stephen's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on this link: https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/
Carmel O'Donnell- Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, January 21 of Carmel O'Donnell (née Tobin) of St Brigids Place, Portlaoise and Newbridge.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Rory. Dearly loved mother to Morgan, Jamie, Denis and Christine, her 12 cherished grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, her sisters Mary, Eillen and Pauline and brother David, daughter in law Ann-Marie and Leonnie, son in law Errol, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Carmel will be reposing privately. Cremation will take place on Tuesday 24th January in Newlands Cross at 11.30.
Dermot Golden - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Saturday, January 21 of Dermot Golden of Gort na Noir, Abbeyleix and Dublin.
Peacefully at Carechoice Nursing Home Finglas, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Maureen nee Daly, and his parents Jeremiah and Mary, and his sister Nuala Golden. Deeply regretted by his family relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 7pm to 7.30 this Monday evening. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10am in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in The New Cemetery Shinrone.
The Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleix parish webcam.
Patsy Rowan - Wolfhill
The death took place on Saturday, December 17 of Patsy Rowan of Wolfhill.
Peacefully at his home (Marshfarm, Luton, England) on the 17th December 2022. Predeceased by his parents Tadgh and Katie Rowan and infant brother Phillip. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his partner Sarah and loving father of Tim and Ciaran. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters Tim, Willie, James, Martin, Helen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Funeral will take place on Thursday, 26th January in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards to Luton Vale Cemetery, Luton, England.
Harry Dempsey - Portarlington
The death took place on Friday, January 20 of Harry Dempsey of Patrick Street, Portarlington.
Unexpectedly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, daughter Shirley, sons Richard and Roy, brothers Wesley and Richard, sisters Sheila and Edith, son-in-law Andrew, daughters-in-law Linda and Elaine, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 C393) on Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday at 1:40pm arriving St Paul's Church, Portarlington for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
House Private on Saturday and Monday morning , Please.
Pascal Conroy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, January 20 of Pascal Conroy of Borris Little, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at St James' Hospital, Dublin. Son of the late Joe and Bridget Conroy. Deeply regretted by his sister Mera, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighours and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Sr. Regina Keyes - Wolfhill
The death took place on Thursday, January 19 of Sr. Regina (Rita) Keyes of Presentation Convent, Parnell Street, Kilkenny and late of Moyadd, Wolfhill.
Peacefully, at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Margaret, brothers Paddy, Henry, John and Frank, sisters Elizabeth, Ellen (Sr. Bernard), Bridie (Sr. Ignatius) and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by her sister Carmel (O'Dwyer), brother Brian, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her Presentation Community, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the Convent Chapel from 3p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 21st) concluding with Evening Prayer at 5.30p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12.30p.m. followed by interment in St Kieran's Cemetery, Kilkenny.
Sr. Regina's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.stmaryscathedral.ie.
Frances Kennedy - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Wednesday, January 18 of Frances Kennedy (née Dooley) of Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, in the care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Frances, beloved wife of Paddy and dear mother of Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, sister, brothers, grandson Cillian, daughter-in-law Lonneke, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Sunday evening (January 22nd) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (January 23rd) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.