Death Notices for Laois - Monday, June 17, 2024

Vera Kavanagh - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, June 16 of Vera Kavanagh (née Keane) Kylebrook and Main Street, Portlaoise. Formerly Dacklin, Carrick-on-Shannon. Co. Roscommon.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late PJ. And loving mother to Nora, Ita, Veronica, Siobhán, Claire and PJ. Vera will be deeply missed by her brothers and sisters, Tess, Val, Anne, John, and Des. Predeceased by Mai, PJ, Mícheal, Sr. Ita and Rita.

Much loved grandmother to Sarah, Ronan, Emma, Will, Tadhg, Ellen, Luke, Adam, Noah, and Suzie. Deeply regretted by her sons in law Reg, Mark, Patrick, Alan and daughter in law Niamh, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and former customers of Kavanaghs Pub.

Reposing at her residence from 3 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, June 18 with rosary at 8pm. On Wednesday, removal from her residence at 1.15 pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Kathleen Rigney - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, June 14 of Kathleen Rigney (nee Hughes) St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Michael and infant daughter Marie. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael, Noel, Brian, Des, Niall, Donal, Kieran and Colm, sister Ester, sisters in law, brother in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Keegan's funeral home on Monday, June 17th, from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's church followed by interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

The death took place on Friday, June 14 of John C Byrne (Johnny), Fairwinds, Courtwood, Vicarstown, Co. Laois and late of Greenhills, Dublin.

Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. John, loving father of the late Garry; sadly missed by his loving wife Phyllis, daughters Annette, Audrey & Lisa, 10 adored grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, devoted loving sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, and friends.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, on Monday from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10am to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown, Co. Laois, for 11am Mass. Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

The death took place on June 12 of Thomas Charles (Charlie) Phelan, formerly of Rahugh, Co. Westmeath.

Peacefully while travelling under blue skies and sunshine between Kilkenny and Kildare. Deeply missed by all his loving family, especially his brother Eamonn, his nieces and nephews Margaret, Hughie, Edward and Catherine, his grandnieces and grandnephew Sophia-Kathleen, Kathleen, Rilee, Francesca and Oisin. He will greatly missed by all his friends and neighbours in Abbeyleix and surrounds as well as the many people who lives he touched throughout the years. We know that there are smiles waiting for you there as there are always smiles for you here.

Reposed at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 5.30pm. with prayers at 7pm on Saturday, June 15. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 2pm in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in Tyrrellspass Cemetery, Ballykilmore, Co. Westmeath.