Death Notices for Laois - Monday, May 11

Noel Bradley - Bilboa

The death took place on Sunday, May 10 of Noel Bradley, Bilboa, Coon, Kilkenny / Bilboa, Carlow / Laois

Peacefully at University Hospital Waterford.

Predeceased by his wife Patricia, parents Sam and Sarah, sister Mary and brother Billy.

Noel will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Caroline, sons Eddie and Mervyn, son-in-law Ger, daughters-in-law Janet and Padraigín, grandchildren Liam, Gavin, Niamh and Bradley, sister-in-law Mabel, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Friends of St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny and University Hospital Waterford.

The family would like to thank the paramedics, doctors, nurses and staff of St Luke’s Hospital and University Hospital Waterford for their exceptional care of Noel and all of their support to his family.

Luke O'Grady - Castletown

The death took place on Saturday, May 9 of Luke O'Grady, Elderfield, Castletown, Mountrath, Laois.

Luke passed away unexpectedly, at The Midlands Regional Portlaoise.

Beloved son of Tom and Brenda, brother to Emma, and father to Cian. Sadly, missed by his heartbroken family and extended family.

At peace now forever in our hearts

The family would like to thank you for your support and ask for privacy at this time.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Kathleen Dunne - Stradbally

The death took place on Friday, May 8 of Kathleen (Kay) Dunne (née Delaney), Dysart, Stradbally, Laois, R32P6RO and formerly of Feereigh, Rathdowney.

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness borne with dignity.

Beloved mother of Gráinne and Eimear, and cherished grandmother of Grace, Billy, Kate and Robert.

Kay will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Iain and Aidan, sisters Mary Pessers and Sheila Croke, brother Billy, recently deceased brother Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, and a wide circle of friends. And former colleagues in the Civil Service

Reposed at the family home on Sunday from 4.00pm to 7.30pm, with rosary at 7.00pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska, arriving for 11.00am Requiem Mass.

Private cremation to follow on Tuesday.

Margaret Elizabeth Caldbeck- Rathdowney, Laois / Gorey, Wexford.

The death took place on May 7 of Margaret, Elizabeth (Betty) Caldbeck (née Halnon) Philipsburgh, Rapla, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly of Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Died peacefully in her 92nd Year at the residence and in the loving care of Linda Draper with her two loving sons Ted and Brian by her side. Wife of the late William, loving mother of Ted and Brian and pre-deceased by her parents Alfred and Rebecca and her brother Ted.

Sadly missed by her sons, daughter-in-law Claire, grandchildren James, Rebecca, Sarah, William, Philip, Ben and Rebecca's husband Donovan, brothers Fred and George, sister Noeleen, Linda and Philip Draper and family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, neices, neighbours and friends.

Betty's funeral service took place in St. Tighernagh's Church, Aughmacart on Sunday (10th May) at 2.00pm. Following the service Betty was laid to rest in St. John's Churchyard Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford (eircode Y25WF61) arriving at 5.00pm approx. Family flowers only please donations if desired to North Tipperary Hospice/LSPCA/Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Donation boxes will be provided in St. Tighernagh's Church and St. John's Churchyard.

The Caldbeck family would like to most sincerely thank Betty's carers Sheila, Geraldine and Colette for their loving care to allow her to spend her final days surrounded by family, Dr Brendan Murphy for his care and attention of Betty, Howard and the staff of Rathdowney Pharmacy, Marguerite, Helen and the nurses from North Tipperary Hospice for their support. For the six weeks of her illness the staff of the Nore Ward St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny especially Paddy and Gerry.