Death Notices for Laois - Monday, June 12, 2023

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Robert Higgins - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, June 11 of Robert (Noggie) Higgins of Derrymore, Portarlington, and formerly of St Patrick's Terrace, Naas County Kildare.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents William and Audrey and brother Raymond (Johnny). Sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, children James, Samanta, Christopher, Michael, Patrick, Mellnaa, Robert, Allanna, Bernard, Chloe, Philip and Katelyn and their partners, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Elizabeth Murray - Rosenallis

The death took place on Friday, June 9 of Elizabeth (Lil) Murray (née Ryan) jof Derry, Rosenallis. 

Beloved wife of the late Liam. Deeply regretted by her loving family Syl (Abbeyleix), Des (Dublin), Denis (Dublin), Monica (Dunphy Rosenallis) grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Sunday from 4pm until 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 5.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid's Church Rosenallis on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery.

Sarah Purcell - Attanagh

The death took place on Friday, June 9 of Sarah (Sadie) Purcell (née Shiel) of Ballinalacken, Attanagh. 

Peacefully in the care of the staff of The Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John, sons John Philip and Donal, her daughters Catherine and Marie. Deeply regretted by her sons Kevin, John Joe and Philip, her daughters Bridie, Lena and Sarah, her sons-in-law and her daughters-in-law. Sadly missed by her brother Dan (Canada), her sisters-in-law Nancy, Peggy and Joan, her Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence in Ballinalacken from 2pm Sunday 11th with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal Monday 12th to St. Patricks Church Ballyragget for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in Ballyouskill Cemetry.

Mass may be viewed on Https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger

Pauline Byrne - Portlarington

The death took place on Thursday, June 8 of Pauline Byrne (née Myles) of Lough Gate, Portarlington, and formerly of Seskin View, Tallaght, Dublin.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and dear sister of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael, Stephen and Anthony, sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass in St Michael's Church, Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) on Tuesday morning, 13th June, at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 12:30pm.

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

The Committal service will be streamed live on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html 

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