Death Notices for Laois - Monday, October 16, 2023
Mary Drennan - Mountrath
The death took place on Sunday, October 15 of Mary Drennan (née O’Toole), Clonban, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Mary passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, in the presence of her family.
Predeceased by her husband Tim, sister Kathleen, brothers Jack, Tim and Joe. Much loved mother of John, Kathleen, Liam and Elizabeth. Sadly missed by daughters-in-law Myra and Sharon and son-in-law Phil, adored grandchildren Tim, Katie, Eoin, Niamh, Mary Kate, Róisin, Aoife and Aisling, nieces, nephews and wonderful neighbours and many friends.
Mary will be reposing at her daughter Elizabeth’s family home Clonban (eircode R32ND79) on Tuesday evening 17th from 3 o'clock with Rosary at 7.30p.m. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Brigid’s Church Shanahoe, for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock , followed by interment in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Raheen.
The Drennan family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation
Joe Drennan - Mountrath
The death took place on Friday, October 13 of Joe Drennan, Knocknagad, Mountrath, Laois.
Following a horrific accident, at Castletroy, Co. Limerick. Joe, beloved son of Tim and Marguerite, much loved brother to his adoring sisters Sarah, Ava and Marie, brother to Richard, John and Kieran, uncle to Ben and Evie. Joe will be sadly missed by his nannie Vera Bennett, and all his wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins, and Joe’s very wide circle of friends.
Joe will repose at his home Knocknagad (R32XE29) on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5 o’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 o’clock on each evening. Removal on Wednesday afternoon to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (R32VY79), for Requiem Mass at 3 o’clock, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com
Family time only on Wednesday please. The Drennan family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation
Ronnie Champ - Portarlington
The death took place on Saturday, October 14 of Ronnie Champ, Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at St James's Hospital, Dublin. Loving husband of the late Evelyn and dear brother of the late Rose. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Olga, Florrie, Lesley and Lorraine, stepdaughters Lily, Susan, Frances and Deborah, grandchildren Evan, Philip, James, Gary, Claudia, Kelly and Taylor, step-grandchildren, sister-in-law Violet, special friend Erwin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 N2C7) on Monday and Tuesday evening from 3pm until 9pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm arriving Lea Church, Rathmiles, Portarlington (eircode R32 YD28) for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation or Lea Church. Donation box at residence and in the church. House private outside of reposing times, please.
Ena (Charlotte) Wallace - Crettyard
The death took place on Saturday, October 14 of Ena (Charlotte) Wallace née Stephenson, Clonbrook House, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formely of Knockpatrick, Castledermot, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family; predeceased by her loving son George. Sadly missed by her loving husband William, son Richard, daughter-in-law Vivienne, sisters Iris (Condell) and Gretta (Rothwell), brother George (Stephenson), brother-in-law Des, sisters-in-law Ruth, Geraldine and Ann, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R93 W9V6) from 12 noon on Monday. Funeral arriving to Colliery Church, Castlecomer on Tuesday for 2 o’c Funeral Service after which she will be laid to rest in the adjoining Churchyard.
House private on Tuesday please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Donation box in Church.
The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and staff at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, The Comfort Homecare Team, public health nurses and the Palliative Care Team for the attention and care shown to Ena during her illness.
Sheila Gee - Mountrath
The death took place on Saturday, October 14 of Sheila Gee (née Cuddy), Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co.Laois.
Died peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son John. Beloved mother to Declan, Evelyn, Thelma, Lorraine and Orla, grandchildren, Sarah, Dylan, Ciava, Kaela, Ben, Adam, Leighaina, Jake, Bronwyn, Ella, Tara, Neasa, Luke, Emmett and Emily, Sadly missed by her son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers Sean and Stephen, sisters Mary, Esther, and Geraldine, sisters-in-law Nora and Theresa, brothers-in-law Paul and Pat, son-in -law Damien, daughter-in-law Teresa, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Sunday evening from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Mary Mulhall - Ballyroan
The death took place on Friday, October 13 of Mary Mulhall (née Dalton), Bog Road, Ballyroan, Laois.
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Bennett Ward, St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Nan, and her mother Teresa. Sincerely missed by her devoted husband Tony, her sons Ross and Greg and her daughter-in-law Catherine. Deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters Peadar, Aidan, Patricia, Michael, Gerard, Fionnuala and Kevin, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends in Laois and Cobh, and her neighbours.
Reposed at her residence on Sunday from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Evelyn Clarke-Lupton - Ballaghmore
The death took place on Thursday, October 12 of Evelyn (Evie) Clarke Lupton (nee Walsh), Georlyn, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly Ballaghmore Castle.
Passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her first husband George Clarke, her second husband John Lupton, her sister Renee and brother Ken. Sadly missed by her children Esther (Smyth),George, Olwyn (Dunn), Karl and Kora (Kilpatrick), her daughter-in-law Lorraine, sons-in-law James, Jeff and Jimmy, her grandchildren Raymond, Garry, Lisa, Bryan and Daisy Mae, her great-grandchildren Johnathon, Anthony and Oisín, her brother Reggie, her sisters-in-law Marie and Lil, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposed at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home Rathdowney on Sunday evening, October 15. Funeral service at St. Cronan's Church of Ireland Church, Church Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 FT54) on Monday, October 16th, at 2 pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all Evie's wonderful carers while at home and in Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyraggett.
Elizabeth Leahy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, October 13 of Eilzabeth Leahy (nee Delaney) St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise and formerly Moyne, Co. Tipperary. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother to Michael and Siobhan. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Cherished grandmother to Adam and Aodha. Son in law John, daughter in law Christine. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Mary and Nelllie, brothers Martin, John and Paddy, also Peggy (RIP) and Jim (RIP), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arrived at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass on Monday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Frank Callinan - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Friday, October 13 of Frank Callinan, No.7 Ninety-Eight St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (née Hayden), much loved father of Frankie, Mary, Geraldine, Noeleen and the late Johnny and Paddy, cherished brother of Christina Walker, Delores Murray, Geraldine O’Dea and the late Matt, Pat, John, Sheila, Essie, Bridie, Mabel, Lizzie, Kitty, Betty and Philly and treasured grandfather of Jessica, Tara, Sarah, Niamh, Hayley, Billy, Meghan, Emily, Kyle, Leah, Elizabeth, Joey, Tommy and the late Baby Johnny.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposed at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq, Carlow on Sunday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty Cemetery.
Christy Hutchinson - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Thursday, October 12 of Christy Hutchinson, Killamuck, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his children Darran, Aubrey, Yvette, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4 pm.on Saturday with Rosary at 7 pm. Removal to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11 am Requiem Mass on Sunday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.