Death Notices for Laois - Monday, November 25, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
PJ Conlon - Mountmellick
The death took place on Saturday, November 23 of Patrick (PJ) Conlon, Parnell Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Died suddenly at home. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Sally, brother Ray.
Beloved husband of Breda, father to Alan and John, He will be sadly missed by his wife Breda, sons Alan and John, daughter-in-law Jennifer, Alan's partner Lorraine, grandchildren Seàn, Ronan, Lucy, Caolàn and Róisín, brothers Fr. Seàn (Ballinakill), Brendan, Dermot and Declan, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces and his wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick from 5pm Monday evening with Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral on Tuesday 26th arriving to St Joseph's Church Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St Joseph's cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Irish Cancer Society.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Thomas Fox - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, November 23 of Thomas Fox, Convent View, Athy, Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the wonderful staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Anne, Daughter Annette, Granddaughters Jesse and Georgia, Great grandson Aidan. Extended family, neighbours, and friends
Thomas will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 25th November from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Tuesday Morning at 10.45am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Private Cremation will take place later.
House Private Please.
Family flowers only Please, Donations if desired to St. Vincent’s Hospital Patient Comfort fund (Donation box at Funeral Home and Church)
Ronald Sothern - Rathdowney
The death took place on Saturday, November 23 of Ronald (Ron) Sothern, Killeen, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly, and formerly of Grogan, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Predeceased by his parents George and Edith and brother Bryan.
Ron will be forever missed by his loving daughters Sara and Amber, partner Ronnie, brothers George, Charlie & Harry, sons-in-law Nihar and Brian, his beloved grandchildren Moksh and Darsh, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42YF75) on Tuesday evening from 4:30pm. - 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church of Ireland Birr at 11:45am. for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery Birr.
Family flowers only. House private Wednesday morning please.
Mary Tobin - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, November 23 of Mary Tobin (nee Farrell), Elmlawn, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her daughter Sharon, and husband Henry. Loving Mother to Susan, Catherine, Tracey, Nicola, Ciera, Henry, Rachel, Aideen. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother.
Deeply regretted by her brothers Paddy , Noel and David, Sisters Mag, Catherine. Esther, Tisha and Geraldine. Sons in law, Brothers in law, Sisters in law. The extended Tobin and Farrell family, nieces, nephews.
Reposing at her residence from 4 pm on Monday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery
Michael John Cummins - Attanagh
the death took place on Sunday, November 17 of Michael John Cummins, Mora Road, Cricklewood, London and formerly of his beloved homeplace, Castlemarket, Attanagh, Portlaoise, County Laois and Lowhill, Attanagh, Kilkenny.
A loving Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, Son, Uncle and dear friend, he peacefully died on the 17th November 2024. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen (née Nolan) Cummins, his brother Laurence, his sisters Mary Kane, Eileen Conwat and Julia Manning. His nephews Martin Kane and Gerard Cummins and his niece Frances McGuinness Hennessy.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife May, his daughter Colette, son David and grandchildren; Hayley, Jordan, Shea, Ethan, Brogan and Kyle. His daughter in law, Karen Cummins and son in law Philip Bergin. One of eleven, he leaves behind brothers Kieran and Joe and sisters, Teresa, Kathleen, Ann and Cecilia. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends from Ireland and the UK, particularly Jimmy Willis from Cork.
!It was always a great joy to be in John's company and he loved all things hurling, music, family, friends and laughter. Happiness was his main aim and motto in life. A great Kilkenny Man and one who we shall have forever in our hearts.!
His funeral will take place on Tuesday, December 10 2024, St Agnes' Church, Cricklewood.
Elizabeth Fogarty - Durrow
The Death took place on Thursday, November 21 of Elizabeth (Liz) Fogarty, 8 Greenview Ballyragget & formerly of Durrow.
Predeceased by her loving partner Michael and parents Jimmy and Vera
Liz, much loved mother of Steph, Lisa and Darren. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Brooke, Bella, DJ and Arlo, sons-in-law Greg & Artem, and daughter-in-law Melissa. Cherished sister of Maire, Brigid, Patricia, James and Ray. Will be forever loved by her nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and the extended Soames family. Missed by her cousins, neighbours, friends, patients and staff of the Dialysis Unit in Kilkenny and Waterford and all those who knew her.
Reposed at her residence (8 Greenview, Ballyragget) on Sunday, 24th November, from 2pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral cortége arrived at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Liz was laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.