Death Notices for Laois - Monday, January 8, 2024

Peter Culbert - Portlaoise / Portarlington

The death took place on January 6 of Peter Culbert, Portarlington and late of Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois.

Died peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. After a short illness.

Surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Elizabeth and Patrick Culbert. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Chrissie, Angela, and brother Billy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters. Julie, Patsy, Josie, Martin, Noel, Charlie, Kate, Jimmy, Paul, Joe, Elizabeth, Martina and Joan, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces. relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Monday evening, from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary recital at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Removal afterwards to Newlands Crematorium. For service at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only.

Michael Conroy - Rosenallis

The death took place on January 4 of Michael (Mike) Conroy, Castleknock, Dublin 15 / Charleville, Co. Cork and formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois.

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Dorothy and much-loved father of Debbie and James and brother of the late Anne (Ryan); Mike will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Mark, Emma, Sarah, Ruth and Laura, son-in-law Maurice, daughter-in-law Kelly, brothers John and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown (D15 XR76) on Wednesday evening (January 10th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (January 11th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Brigid’ Cemetery, Rosenallis.

Ena O'Connell Deegan - Ballybrittas

The death took place on January 5 of Ena O'Connell Deegan, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois, Formerly of Coolroe, Ballybrittas.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her loving husband Stan and her adored brothers Thomas and George. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Bernadette (Bernie), son-in-law John Walsh, her brother John Joe O'Connell, and sisters-in-law.

Ena was much loved and will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposed at her home in Fisherstown, Ballybrittas County Laois (eircode R32 D2E9) on Sunday evening 7th January from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning 8th January at 11:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath (Ballybrittas) (eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo.

Martin Mulhall - Mountrath

The death took place on January 3 of Martin Mulhall, Shannon Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Died unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brother Bobby. Deeply regretted by his mother Kathleen, her partner Tom, sisters Deborah, Linda, Martina, Catherine and Ellen, brothers George and Michael, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family.

Reposed at his mother’s home on Saturday, 6th January, for family members only. Removal on Monday morning at 9.30 a.m. to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Gerard Halpin - Mountrath

The death took place on January 2 of Gerard (Gerry) Halpin, Mountrath, Co.Laois, and Skerries, Co. Dublin.

Died 2nd January 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Chrissie and family. Sadly missed by his beloved wife and sons Peter, Ian and Adrian, grandchildren Danielle, Mathieu, Graham, Harry and Billy, daughters-in-law Gretchen, Maria and Ann-Marie, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposed at his home in Mountrath on Saturday 6th January from 4.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Sunday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338) for Memorial Mass at 11.30 a.m. followed by Removal to Lannon’s Funeral Home, Skerries (eircode K34EP94).

Reposing in Lannon’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 7th January, from 4.0’clock until 6.0’clock. Removal on Monday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Skerries, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in Holmpatrick Cemetery.

Mary Hale - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Friday, January 5 of Mary Hale (née Whelan), The Ferns, Blackrock, Louth / and formerly Abbeyleix, Laois.

Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Mary was the daughter of the late Evelyn and Charlie, much loved mother of Elizabeth and the late Denise, grandma of Cian, sister of Evelyn, Elizabeth, John, Richard, Barry, Dermot and the late Paul and sister-in-law of the late Royston.

Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter, grandchild, son in law Jason, sisters, brother in law Mick, sisters-in -law Frances, Ann, Geraldine and Cindy, nephews, nieces, her cousins in Limerick and all her friends in Blackrock.

Reposed at her home in The Ferns from 2pm until 8pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am walking to St Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial in St Fursey’s Cemetery, Haggardstown.

Joseph (Joe) Delaney Wolfhill, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois

The death as occurred Joseph (Joe) Delaney, Crossard, Wolfhill, Athy, Co. Kildare in Portlaoise hospital, surrounded by his loving daughters Geraldine, Christina and Sinead. Predeceased by his wife Sheila, daughter Margaret, and his grandson Fionn. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Geraldine, Christina and Sinead, his sisters and brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his daughter Geraldine's residence, 1 New Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on Friday the 5th of January from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7:30pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of SS Mary and Laurence Crookstown on Saturday the 6th for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Guide Dogs Association. Donation box in church.

Josephs Requiem Mass will be live streamed at the following link www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/

Rest In Peace

Patrick Earley - Portarlington

The death took place on January 1 of Patrick (Paddy) Earley, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois

Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carina, sons Stephen and Noah, father P.J., mother Ann, sister Karen, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Nicola, nephews Tadhg, Oisín and Fionnán, parents-in-law P.J. and Jean, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Wednesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Chapel of Rest Private on Thursday Morning, Please.

Paddy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Bertie Mulhall - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Bertie Mulhall, Roskelton, Mountrath. Died January 3, 2024 (unexpectedly), at St. James’s Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Arabella and Robert, brothers John, George, Richard, Martin and Eddie, sister Mabel and Gladys. Sadly missed by his sisters Nowell and Joan, brother-in-law Paul, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Friday 5th January from 6 o'clock, concluding with Funeral Prayers at 7.30 p.m. Removal on Saturday afternoon to Roskelton Church (eircode R32RR77) for Funeral Service at 3 o'clock, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Kathleen Hassett - Errill

The death took place on January 1 of Kathleen Hassett (nee Meehan), Lisduff, Errill, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents Michael and Mary and brother Denis.

Sadly missed by her adoring family, Michael, Tom, Marian (Shanahan), Denis, Breeda (Harty), Pat-Joe and Seamus, sons-in-law Liam and Pat, daughters-in-law Mary-Ann, Ann, Julie, Linda and Jacqui, her 17 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, her dear neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 DDP8) on Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening from 4 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm both evenings. Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church Errill, arriving for Requiem mass at 11 o'clock followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery Templetouhy.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice.  House private on Thursday morning please.

David Parkinson - Mountmellick

The death took place on January 1 of David (Dave) Parkinson, Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died unexpectedly January 1st at home.

Beloved son of the late Christy and Brigid Parkinson and dear brother of the late Robert.

Former Employee of Central Garage, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Grace, her partner Matt, his siblings Val (UK), Claire Morrisey (Galway), Ann Connelly (Spiddal), Eddie (Pollagh), Margaret (Mountmellick), Christy (Mountmellick), John (Mountmellick), Gerard (Pollagh), brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, former work colleagues, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Thursday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Friday from 10am until Removal at 10.45am to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Josephs Cemetery.

House Private. The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/