Death Notices for Laois - Monday, March 11, 2024

Shane O'Loughlin - Ballyroan

The death took place on Saturday, March 9 of Shane O`Loughlin, Newtown Ballyroan.

Passed away peacefully in the Heart and Lung transplant unit of the Mater Hospital.

Beloved husband to his heartbroken wife Sarah. Adored father to Carly, Kate, Kyle and sister-in-law Jenah. Loving son to Louise and Noel.

Cherished son in law to Liam and Mary Bergin. Brother to Stephen and partner Janine, Stacey and her husband John. Brother in law to Derek and his wife Sara. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Uncles , aunts, nephew, nieces and friends. Former colleagues in WMO Healthcare.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 pm till 8 pm. Funeral arriving at St Patricks Church Ballyroan for 11 am requiem mass.on Wednesday morning. Cremation will follow in Newlands cross crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Mater Hospital foundation Trust.

Christy Cahill - Portlaoise / Timahoe

The death took place on Saturday, March 9 of Christy Cahill, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise and late of Orchard, Timahoe.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Lily. Loving father to Geraldine Lynam, Christy, Tony and Liz Traynor. Cherished grandfather to Jenna, Stephanie, Christopher and Paraig. Great-grandchildren Sadie and Florence. Sons in law Colm and John, daughter in law Christine, Jennas husband Shaun. Brothers in law and sisters in law. Nephews and nieces, great neighbours and friends, and former colleagues in Shaws & Eircom.

Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Monday from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning from his home at 11.30am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private, please.

Betty O'Kelly - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Betty O'Kelly (née Byrne), Ballickmoyler, Carlow / and formerly Stradbally, Laois.

Passed away peacefully in Hillveiw Nursing Home, Carlow on Saturday March 9 2024.

Beloved wife of Tony and much-loved mother of Ray.

Predeceased by her brother Ned and sisters Frances and Bridie.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tony, son Ray, daughter-in-law Clodagh, grandchild Jude, her sisters Judy and Nora, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Maryborough Street, Graiguecullen (R93 ET80), on Sunday, 10th March, from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from there on Monday morning 11th March at 9.30 am to The Church of The Sacred Heart, Arles, for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Emma Byrne - Rathsaran, Rathdowney

The death took place of Emma Byrne, Rathsaran, Rathdowney on Wednesday, March 6. Predeceased by her mother Jean and father Kieron, brother Ceiron. Deeply regretted by her sister Karen , brother Garry, sister-in-law Sharon, nephews Emmet, Dean, Jack, nieces Hannah and Emily, grand-nieces Connie and Lottie, and her dearest friends, Caroline, Leah, Abbie, and Aaron, and a large circle of friends.

Funeral arriving for 3pm to Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin on Monday, March 11. 

Alice McManus - Mountmellick

The death took place on Friday, February 23 of Alice McManus (née Goodwin), Porter Square, London, formerly of Athlone, Co. Westmeath and Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

Peacefully, in the devoted care of her loving family, at her home in London.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Joanie and John Goodwin, her brothers Joe and John, and sisters Lena Donnelly and Caroline McShane.

Beloved wife of Patrick, and much-loved Mum of Sinead, Mary, Donna, Annamarie, Joanna, Emma, Patrick, and John, sisters Ann and Joan. Treasured and adored by her many grandchildren and fondly remembered by her nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Alice touched the hearts of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Her memory will be engraved forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Reposing at home, 6 Porter Square, London, N19 4DY, on Sunday, March 10, from 6 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 11, at 11 am, St Mellitus, Tollington Park, London N4 3AG.

Family flowers only, donations in Lieu of flowers to the British Lung Foundation greatly accepted.