Death Notices for Laois - Monday, May 29, 2023

Ruth Eileen Deane - Mountmellick

The death took place on Saturday, May 27 of Ruth Eileen Deane, Mountmellick, Laois / formerly of Marino, Dublin

In the loving care of the staff of Tullamore Hospital Oncology Unit. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Eileen Deane and sister of Eric and Fred. Sadly missed by her devoted partner Anthony Reddin and his family, her own family and friends.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday 5pm to 6pm. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday May 31st at 11.30am in the Church of St John the Baptist Drumcondra (C of I) Church Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (D09VE04) followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Tullamore Hospital (Oncology).

Bill Delaney - Mountrath

The death took place on Saturday, May 27 of William (Bill) Delaney, Roskelton, Mountrath, Co.Laois. 

Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Nora, brothers, sisters, and grandson Conor.

Sadly missed by his loving family Fintan, Martin, Bridie, grandchildren Eanna, Orlaith, Shauna, Brian, Liam, Áine and Eóghan, daughters-in-law Carmel and Miriam, son-in-law Brendan, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home Roskelton (eircode R32YX98) on Monday evening from 4.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday afternoon to St. Fintan’s Church Raheen (eircode R32WT44), for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time on Tuesday morning please.

Derek Kavanagh - Timahoe

The death took place on Friday, May 26 of Derek Kavanagh, Distillery Lane, Leixlip, Kildare / Timahoe, Laois

Pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy (Dot) (Harding). Loving father of Cyril, Hazel and Norman. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Hilary, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces , nephews, family circle, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip on Wednesday morning at 10am until 11am. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Leixlip followed by burial in family burial ground Timahoe, Co. Laois arriving at 2.30pm aprox.

The family appreciate the loving care Derek received in Ryevale Nursing Home.

Ann Fennell - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, May 26 of Anne Fennell (née Foyle), Grattan St., Portlaoise, Laois

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Ollie. Dearly loved mother to John, Mairead, Anne Marie, Deirdre, Sinéad, Oonagh, Ollie, Finola, Carol and Neil. Deeply regretted by her daughters in law, Miriam and Avril. sons in law John , Tony, Frank, Rick, Michael, James, Kevin and Mark. Cherished grandmother to Jack, Mark, Ailbhe, Aodha, Tom Paddy, Annie, Caoimhe, Ruairí, Abby, Dara, Kate, Joe, Lucy, Ellie, Nina and Beatrice. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Jim, sister Mary McWey, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and huge circle of friends.

Reposed at home on Sunday from 4 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Monday at 2.30 pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 3 pm requiem mass. It may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private on Monday.

Gerry O'Brien - Mountrath

The death took place on Thursday, May 25 of Gerard Patrick (Gerry) O’Brien, Blackbog Road, Carlow and formerly of Mountrath and Aherlow, passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the CCU.

Dearly loved and best friend of Mary (Donohue), cherished dad of Ornat, Eimear, Róisín and Máiréad, and adored granddad of Aisling, Finn, Isobel, Laoise, Sinéad, Conn, Niamh, Aoife, Jimmy and Tadhg.

Gerry will be sadly missed by his sisters Terry, Breda and Ita, sons-in-law, PJ, Jim and Joe, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers John and baby Anthony, his sisters Angela, Anne and nephew Lorcan.

Reposed in R Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle on Saturday, May 27 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed by a private cremation.

Donal Bergin - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Thursday, May 26 of Donal (Donie) Bergin, St Martin's Avenue, Naas, Kildare / formerly of Abbeyleix, Laois

In the tender care of the staff of Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Donal, James (Jim), Liz, Mary and Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers John and Joe, sisters Sarah and Claire, daughters-in-law Jean and Anne, sons-in-law Jim and Leslie, Liz’s partner Mike, grandchildren Tamara, Luke, Keith, Rebecca, Rachel and Matthew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (eircode W91 CD0K) on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm with prayers at 5.30pm. Funeral on Monday with Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas and afterwards to St. Corban's Cemetery, Dublin Road, Naas.