Death Notices for Laois - Monday, November 21, 2022

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Ann Downey - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, November 20 of Ann Downey (née Comerford) of Droughill, Portarlington and formerly of Manor Lane, Mountmellick.

Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of the late Bernard (recently deceased). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Barney, family Paddy, Brigid, John and Eddie, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, carers, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 R590) on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9:15am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Ann's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington 

Fergus Beere - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, November 19 of Fergus Beere of Clonkeen, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Patsy and brother Paddy. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Ailish. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers George, Jimmy, Peter and Hughie. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces. relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence on Monday from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Cremation will follow in Newlands. 

Joseph Duncan - Stradbally

The death took place on Friday, November 18 of Joseph Duncan of Inch Cross, Stradbally and formerly of Kingswood Heights, Tallaght, Dublin.

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Joseph will be deeply missed by his heart broken family, his loving wife Pauline, his daughters Michelle, Melissa, Jennifer and his son Jason, his six grandchildren, sons-in-law, relatives and friends.

Removal from his home on Monday 21st November to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation at 1.40pm for family and friends.

Breda O'Toole - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, November 18 of Breda O'Toole of Glendowns, Portlaoise and formerly Inverin, Co. Galway.

Peacefully at home, in the presence of loving family. Predeceased by parents, Edward and Barbara, brothers Coley and Pat, and sister Mary. Breda will be sadly missed by her sisters, Theresa and Barbara, brothers, Jimmy and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cherished grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as the many relatives, friends, neighbours and wider community, at home and abroad, whose lives she touched.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Sunday, November 20th from 4:30pm to 6pm. Breda’s funeral service will take place on Monday at 12 noon at Portlaoise Life Church, (eircode R32 HA21) followed by interment afterwards at SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Portlaoise.

Christina Doyle

The death took place on Friday, November 18 of Christina Doyle (née Kinsella) of Raheendoran, Carlow and formerly of Ballyhide.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Mark and Caroline and adored grandmother of Robyn. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law Michelle, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Graiguecullen., from 3pm on Sunday with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday at 10.15a.m (via her residence) to St Fintan’s Church, Ballinabranna, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Christina’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link.

https://www.leighlinparish.ie/ballinabranna-webcam/

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