Death Notices for Laois - Monday, July 17, 2023
Armitage - Ballyfin
The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Robert Armitage, Clonygowan, Ballyfin / Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Co.Laois.
Died unexpectedly, predeceased by his father Austin, sister Eithne, nephew Adam, and cousin Leslie.
Sadly missed by wife Liz, stepchildren Finbarr, Hazel, Noel, Alan, Stephen and Robert, his 8 step grandchildren, mother Frances, brother Austin, sisters Gloria and Olivia, uncle Herbert, aunt Helen, sister-in-law Stephanie, brothers-in-law Robert and Paul, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Liam Styles - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Liam Styles, No 1 Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois.
Predeceased by his Parents Elizabeth and George, brothers George and Paddy, sisters Nell and Elizabeth.
After a long illness bravely borne. Surrounded by his loving family and the amazing staff of St Vincent's hospital, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, brothers Joe, John & Noel, sisters Margaret, Brigid & Mary, nieces & nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing Monday at his brother John's residence, No 5 New Road, Portlaoise (R32 RFXF) with rosary recital at 8.00pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.30am to St Peter & Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by private cremation.
No flowers please, donations if desired to St Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick. Donation box in church.
Patrick Wynne - Clonaslee
The death took place on Friday, July 14 of Patrick (Pat) Wynne, Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois / late of Cloolnahinch, Ferbane, Offaly.
Pat died after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, at Tallaght Hospital. He was a native of Coolnahinch, Ferbane, and was predeceased by his beloved father Andrew.
Pat will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving son, Andrew, mother Elizabeth, sisters Mary Slevin (Rosemount) and Pauline Bracken (Moyclare), brother Sean (Boora), brothers-in-law John and Ian, sister-in-law Elaine, uncle, aunts, Carmel, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Liam Galvin - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Liam Galvin, Gort Na Rí, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Grattan Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at Ennis Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kay, children Mark, Stephen and Netty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Aidan, Brian and Alan, son-in-law Ed, daughters-in-law Sue and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis on Sunday 16th July from 4.30 pm with removal at 5.30 pm to Ennis Cathedral. Funeral Mass on Monday 17th July at 10 am, followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 12 noon. No flowers please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society or St. Vincent De Paul.
Live streaming of the Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/
Mary Townsend - Durrow
The death took place on Friday, July 14 of Mary Townsend (née Hickey), The Course, Durrow, Laois.
Mary passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness borne with courage and dignity.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Albert, her sons Fred and Albert, her daughters Patricia (Trish), Antoinette and her predeceased children, her sons in law Donal and David, her daughters in law Liz and Teresa. Cherished "Granny Mary" to her 12 grandchildren Hope, Zara, Daniel, Abbi, Aislinn, Darragh, Cian, Liam, Robyn, Ciara, Shane and Danielle her cousins and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her younger brother Edward (Neddy).
Reposing at her son Fred's residence (Eircode R32 F9KH), The Course, Durrow, Co. Laois on Sunday 16th July 2023 from 3pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow for Requiem Mass at 12pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please on Monday morning.
Frans Jansen - Ballyfin
The death took place on Friday, July 14 of Frans Jansen, Upper, Ballyfin, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Caroline, brother Dirk, sister Tanja, brother in law Peter, sister in law Dirma, his nieces and nephews Esther, Johanna, Jonathan, Christopher, Andrew, Mark, Ravik, Emma and Norah, Caroline's children Paddy, Clodagh and Tara, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
A Cremation Service for Frans will be held on Monday at 2.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24 (D24 K1CY).
For those unable to attend, the Service can be viewed on
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/newslands-cross-cemetery-crematorium