Death Notices for Laois - Monday, November 6, 2023
Sean Phelan - Ballybrittas
The death has occurred of Sean Phelan, Brook Lodge, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois / formerly of Whiteswall, Galmoy, Kilkenny.
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Bridin, sons Denis and Trevor and their mother Marie, daughters-in-law Danielle and Avril, grandchildren Jordan, Mia and Senan, sisters Mary and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Bridget Maguire - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, November 5 of Bridget Maguire (née Mooney) - Strattonstown, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Kilbride House, Portarlington, Co Laois.
Peacefully, in the company of her loving husband and family at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Mary and her brothers Charlie and Christy. A loving wife, sister, aunt and friend; Bridget will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and best friend Tom, her loving sister Betty and brother Johnny, her dear nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan) - Durrow
The death has occurred of Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan), Old Road, Coolbaun, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois.
Rachel passed away peacefully, on 28th October 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by her father Edmond. Beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Caleb, Benjamin and Brianna. Rachel will be dearly missed by her husband and children, mother Elizabeth Moynan, daughter-in-law Diana, brothers Ian, Norman, Winston, Philip and Wesley, sister June, parents-in-law Jim and Helen, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Rachel Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Coolbaun (R95TC6E) on Friday 10th Nov. from 4pm to 7pm. House private at all other times. Funeral Service on Saturday afternoon (11th Nov) at 2pm in Kilkenny Presbyterian Church, New Road, Kilkenny. A private cremation Service will follow on Monday.
Family flowers only please.
Patrick (Pat) Phelan - Pike of Rushall
The death took place on Saturday, November 4 of Patrick (Pat) Phelan, Rushall, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Ex. Bord Na Mona and caretaker of St Fergals College Rathdowney.
Peacefully, in the Regional Hospital Waterford. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, daughters Carol, Alison and Sandra, son Michael, his 13 grandchildren, sons in law Michael and Ian, daughter in law Hannah, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, very good neighbours and friends.
May Pat Rest in Peace
Reposing in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Eircode R32 TN84, this Monday evening (Nov. 6th.) from 6 o'c with rosary and prayers at 8 o'c. Pat's Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning (Nov. 7th.) at 11 o'c in the Pike of Rushall Church, Eircode R32 V320, with burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath.
House Private, please at all times.
Pat's family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation at this sad and sensitive time.
The Phelan family wish also to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in St. Vincent's Hospital Dublin and The Regional Hospital Waterford, for their kindness and care given to Pat during his illness.
Maura Bridget Nicholson - Clohessy (née Jordan) - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Maura Bridget Nicholson - Clohessy (née Jordan), London and late of Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois, died 18th October 2023.
Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Mary and John, her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her children Steve and Michelle, grandchildren Sorrel, Persephone, Lavinia and Emma, great-grandchildren Rory, Florence and Theodore, daughter-in-law Caroline, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday November 6th from 7.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 o’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (Eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Maura’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Daniel Mulhall - Ballybrittas
The death took place on Saturday, November 4 of Daniel (Dan) Mulhall, Doonmore, Doonbeg, Clare and formerly of the Woodenbridge, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois.
Peacefully after a short illness at the University Hospital Limerick.
Deeply regretted by his wife Áine, sons James and John, his many relatives and friends.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposed at his residence on Sunday from 4 o’clock until 6 o’clock. Funeral mass was on Monday in Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Church, Doonbeg, at 11 o'clock, followed by private cremation.
Jim Hughes - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, November 3 of Jim Hughes, Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Tipperary & formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the loving care of Cork University Hospital staff. Beloved husband of the late Máire. Predeceased by his siblings Eilish, John and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving children - Niall, Crona, Orla, Mary, Joe and Jim; sisters - Frances, Kathleen and Margaret; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; sons-in-law - John, Finian, and Gary; daughters-in-law - Darra, Claire and Aysel; his adored grandchildren; nephews; nieces; relatives and many friends.
Reposed at Keller's funeral home Nenagh (E45XO94) on Sunday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary's Church Portroe on Monday morning at 10.45 am for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only.
Jim's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/c/portroeburgessyoughalparishes
Raisa Ernestsone - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, November 2 of Raisa Ernestsone “Burnville” Ballyfin Rd Portlaoise and formerly from Bigaunciems, Latvia.
Passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by Maija and her loving family.
Dearly loved mother to Emerita, Ilze, Janis, Maija and cherished grandmother to Max, Sofia and grandkids in Latvia Elvis, Kitija, Eriks, Lienite, Deinis, Hugo and Otto.
Deeply missed by her loving family and son in law Vinnie, sister Klaudija, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday evening from 6.30 till 8 pm. Requiem mass will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul's Church ww.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Cremation will follow in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
No flowers or mass cards by request. Donations if desired may be made to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.
Mark Scully - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, November 2 of Mark Scully, Millbrook, Portlaoise.
Suddenly, at his residence. Loving son to Pat and the late Margaret. Only brother to Sharon. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Sharon's partner Cliff and their children Ryan, Emma and Kate, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm. Rosary at 7.30pm Removal on Monday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
Mary Behan - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Mary B. Behan, Bishopsland, Kildare Town, and formerly Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Carlow.
Passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 2 at her home.
Beloved daughter of Jackie and Carmel and much loved sister of John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede and Helen.
She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Funeral arrangements to follow shortly.
Michael Caden - Crettyard
The death took place on November 1 of Michael Vincent Caden, Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow / Kilkenny / Laois
At Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Dennis, daughter Yvonne, brother, sister, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane. A private cremation will follow.
Maureen Fox - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Maureen Fox, (née Enright) Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Listowel, Kerry
Maureen Fox (née Enright), formerly Listowel Co. Kerry, Rosenallis and Ridge Road Portlaoise.
Passed away peacefully on 2nd of November 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Ballard Lodge Nursing home. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, sisters Brigid (Beta), Helen, brothers Val, Noah, Dan, Pat, Joe , Gerry, John. Dearly beloved and cherished by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Friday 3rd from 7pm to 9pm. Recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday 4th, at 10.30am to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, arriving for 11am requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Rosenallis Cemetery.
Brenda Houston - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Brenda Houston (née O’Neill), Chiswick, London and Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Died after a short illness on October 30th 2023 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Charing Cross Hospital, London.
Predeceased by her parents Liam and Brigid, her sisters Barbara and Siobhán and her brothers Caoimhín (Kevin) and Aengus.
Deeply regretted by her beloved sons David and Paul, their father John, daughter in-law Anastasia, David’s partner Helen, her grandchildren Fox, Evie and Lula, her sisters Maria, Gráinne, Mairéad, Gertrude and Suzette, her brothers Diarmuid, Colm, Liam and Killian, her wider family and large circle of friends.
A private funeral service will be held in London in the coming weeks.