Death Notices for Laois - Monday, June 16, 2025
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Elizabeth Keenan - Portlaoise
The death took place on June 15 of Elizabeth (Lily) Keenan (née Kilbride), Marian Place, Portlaoise, Laois.
In her 95th year. Peacefully at her daughter Martha's residence surrounded by her loving family. Previously cared for by Bernie, Angela and all the staff at Ballard Lodge nursing home with such great love and tender care. Predeceased by her loving husband John, sisters Patty Roe and Mary Donoghue, brother Lar Kilbride, brothers in law and sisters in law.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Pat, Jimmy, Frank, Joe, Betty, Anne, Noeleen, Una, Martha and John, sons in law, Noel, Donal, Liam, Brian and Andy, daughters in law Trish, Lynda, Fionnuala, Cora and Joe's partner Bozena, her adored 27 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Monday from 6pm till 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Tuesday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.
House Private Please.
Anne Conroy - Mountmellick / Emo
The death took place on June 15 of Anne Conroy (née Kelly), 12 Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Emo, Laois
Anne Conroy (née Kelly) 12 Emmett Street Mountmellick and formerly of Emo Co. Laois.
Died peacefully at home in the loving care of her cherished family.
Beloved wife of Bernard, cherished mother of Michael, Bernard, Anne, Anthony, Kevin, Jennifer, Denise and Stephen. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, partner, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.30am arriving to St Joseph's Church Mountmelllick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Anne Lawlor - Abbeyleix
The death took place on June 14 of Anne Lawlor (née Sheil), Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix, Laois / Offaly.
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful death of Anne Lawlor formerly of Cloncougher, Geashill Co Offaly.
Anne will be reunited with her husband Frank (Bolger) and beloved son Karol, her parents Brigid and Denis, sisters and brothers Brid, Bessie, Paddy and Robert. Loving mother to Mary, Frances, Katherina, Bernadette, Pat, Denis and Bosco. Adored granny to Jordan, Jade, Finn, Kieran, Jarren, Roisin, Stephanie, Tori, Peter, Conor and Megan.
She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters Laurie, Christy, Denis, Kathleen,Teresa and Anthony, her daughters-in-law Fiona and Rachel, her sons-in-law John, Liam and Jonathan, and her good friends Eileen and Lissie, faithful dog Toby, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues in St. Fintan's Hospital and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sean Ellard - Barrowhouse
The death took place on June 14 of Seán Ellard, Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his loving wife Breda. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Yvonne, son John, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Suzie, grandchildren Jason, Kayleigh, Chloe and Adele, great-grandchildren Malia, Remie, Noah, Bellamy and Éireann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Marian O'Shea - Crettyard
The death took place on June 14 of Marian O'Shea (née McMahon), Newtown, Crettyard, Laois, R93Y5F3 / Carlow
Marian passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her father John, brothers Brian and Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Pa, daughter Emily, son Adam, mother Marie, brothers David, John, grandmother Marian, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.
Reposing at her home Monday from 4pm concluding with rosary at 8pm.
Funeral mass on Tuesday at 12noon in St. Abban's Church, Doonane, (R93AT86) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to Laois Palliative Care and Irish Cancer Society. Donation box in house and at Church
Marie Cowley - Stradbally
The death took place on June 11 of Marie Cowley (née Swayne), Rivermead, St. Margaret's, Dublin / formerly of Stradbally, Laois.
Marie died peacefully at Newpark Care Centre, The Ward, Co. Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Matt and her parents Paddy and Mona and her siblings Kathleen, Liam, Martin and Tommy. Loving mother of Mark, Leslie and Declan. Sadly missed by her family, her adored grandchildren Emily, Dylan, Harry, Louis, MJ, Sam, Molly, Jamie, Chloe and Ollie, daughters-in-law Laura, Pamela and Paula, her siblings Larry, Pat, Joe, Rasher, Elizabeth, Gwen, Dorrie and Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, her extended family, neighbours, and her many good friends especially Joan.
Reposed at Ryan's Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84CX52) from 5pm to 7pm on Friday evening. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Margaret`s Church, St. Margaret's arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Declan's Cemetery, Ashbourne.
Susan Bennett - Mountrath
The death took place on June 11 of Susan Bennett (Née Benn) Johnsborough, Mountrath, Co. Laois, and formerly Ballygurteen, Roscrea.
Susan passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Richard and brother Billy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children Clive, Melvin, Sandra and Nigel, daughters-in-law Joanne, Suzanne and Melvin’s partner Lesley, son-in-law Paul. Adoring Nan to her 10 grandchildren Stephanie and her husband David, Sarah, James, Joshua, Aaron, Katelyn, Benn, Zara, Jamie, Matthew and Erin, sisters Betty, Ida and Ena, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home Johnsborough (eircode R32DX48) on Thursday evening (June 12th) from 6.0’clock with prayers at 8.0’clock. Removal on Friday afternoon (June 13th) to Lacca Church (eircode R32VW57) for Funeral Service at 1.0’clock, followed by Burial in Annatrim Churchyard (eircode R32Y060).
“The Lord is my Shepard.”
House private on Friday morning Please
Family Flowers only Please, donations if desired to the Friends of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.