Death Notices for Laois - Monday, July 15, 2024

Patricia Kirkman - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Sunday, July 14 of Patricia Kirkman, South Africa and Abbeyleix.

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her loving husband Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Lesley Anne, son Barry, grandson Michael and his partner Paulina, grandson Alexander, extended family and the world family and friends of Patricia.

Reposing at the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5.30pm on Monday with Prayers at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in the church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 11am. Private cremation will take place afterwards.

The family would like to thank Dr. Madden and Family Carers Ireland for their wonderful care and attention.

Elizabeth Kinsella - Ballyroan

The death took place on Monday, July 15 of Elizabeth (Lilly) Kinsella (née Walsh), Ballinlough, Ballyroan, Laois

Lilly passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Lilly was the beloved wife of John, loving mother of Marie and Ray, adored granny to Ethan, Luke, Sage and Beau and mother-in-law of Aidan and Ciara.

Dearly loved sister of Mary and Anthony Costello, Kathleen and Pat Ramsbottom, Ann Dignam, Paddy and Jackie Walsh, Tommy and Kathleen Walsh, Jim and Adrienne Walsh.

Funeral arrangements to follow. House private.

The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society.

Liam Kelly - Cullohill

It is with great sadness that the Kelly family announces that Liam Kelly formerly of Cullohill has passed peacefully after a short illness on the 1st of July 2024 in London. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

David Tobin - Mountrath

The death took place, unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 13 of David (Davy) Tobin, St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Predeceased by his mother, father and brothers. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Elizabeth Kennedy - Clonaslee

The death took place on Saturday, July 13 of Elizabeth (Liz) Kennedy (nee Cummins), 1 Slieve Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and formerly of Inch, Borris, Co. Carlow.

Passed away on the 13th of July 2024, suddenly but peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Martin and her two infant sons. Beloved mother of Liz, Jim and Martin.

Liz will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her daughters-in-law Mary and Lorrie, her 9 adoring grandchildren Katelyn, Tiffany, Dylan, Michelle, Tara, Amy, Clodiagh, Riagain and Cliodhna, her nephew James, and her niece Anne McCusker, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Tuesday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Liz's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

As a celebration of Liz's life please wear colourful clothing.

Liz’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. House Strictly Private on Wednesday morning Please.

Eamon Moore - Ballinakill

The death took place on Saturday, July 13 of Eamon Moore, Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois.

Eamon died peacefully at The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

He was predeceased by his brother William and sister Eileen Gibbons.

Deeply regretted by Kathleen, sister in law Mona, Kathleen's sister Moira, nephews John, Tom, James, and Eoin, nieces Breda and Mary, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Brennan's, Stanhope Street, Ballinakill from 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday evening. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 oc in The Church of The Assumption,Ballyouskill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Liam (William) Joseph Lynch - Abbeyleix/Durrow 

The death has occurred of Liam (William) Joseph Lynch Rosewood, Tullyroe, Mountrath Road, Abbeyleix and formerly of Aharney, Durrow. William passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ellen, his brother Patrick (Pakie), Aharney , Joseph (Slieve Rue) and his son Joseph.

Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, his sister Margaret (Durrow), sons Paul, Padraig, John, Peader and his daughter Ellenora and their spouses Angela, Mary, Helene, Siobhan and Brian. His grandchildren Rian, Ciara, Niamh, Fiona, Finnian, Aisling, Shane, Alienore, Eanna, Liam, Roisin and Niall. His granddaughter-in-law Niamh and grandson-in-law Brendan and his loving nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends and of course his bees.

Reposing at Rosewood Abbeyleix on Saturday from 4pm. with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Sunday from his residence to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 am, in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.