Death Notices for Laois - Monday, October 30, 2023

Fintan Walsh - Ballylinan

The death took place on Saturday, October 29 of Fintan Walsh, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Ballylinan, Laois

Peacefully, in St James' Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  Retired teacher in St Mary's School, Rathfarnham.  Predeceased by his infant son Maurice.  Beloved husband of Máirín, adored father of Adrian and Niamh, and devoted grandad of Finn, Áine, Maya, Julia, Ronan and Mary-Kate.  Fintan will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his daughter-in-law Niamh, his son-in-law Danny, his brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. 

Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to a charity of your choice. 

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff in St James' Hospital, Orwell Nursing Home and to Professor Ronan Collins, Tallaght Hospital, for the exceptional care and kindness always shown to Fintan.  

James Bertie - Ballybrittas

The death has taken place of James (Jim) Bertie, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois and formerly Howth, Co. Dublin.

Peacefully, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, in his 91st year, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. 

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Pauline and parents James and Ada. Jim will be sadly missed by children Irene, Lorraine, Norman, Pamela, Audrey and Laura, his thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.  

Reposing at Heffernans Funeral Home, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath C15 HDT1 on Wednesday, November 1 from 5pm to 7pm.  A celebration of Jim's life will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium on Thursday at  2.30pm which can be viewed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Nonie Wallace - Ballinakill

The death took place on Saturday, October 28 of Nonie Wallace (née Gorman), Chapel Street, Ballinakill, Laois

Nonie is formerly from Redhill, Ballyroan and died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her brother Timmy and sister Anne. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, sons Paddy and Ian, brother Billy, brother in law, sister in law, Paddy's partner Olivia, grandchildren Adam and Thomas, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at St.Brigid's Church, Ballinakill, from 5pm on Monday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Brigid's Church  which can be viewed on the link www.ballinakillknockparish.com/ followed by burial in St. Brigid's Cemetery. House Private, please.

James McManus - Clonaslee

The death took place on Saturday, October 28 of James McManus, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.

Died peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Predeceased by his wife Josephine and daughter Orla.

Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grand-sons, grand-daughters, brother, sisters, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May James's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St. Clonaslee, on Monday, 30th of October from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm.  Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 31st of October at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.

Susan Murphy, (née Gillson), Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Susan Murphy (née Gillson),  Barnbawn Road, Glenealy, Wicklow & formerly Derrygile, Mountmellick on October 2023.

It is with profound sadness that the family announced the unexpected, peaceful passing of Susan at her home in Glenealy.

Beloved wife of Garret and cherished mother to Andrew and Kieran , sadly missed by her husband, sons Andrew  his wife Sonia and Kieran and his fiancée Lou and loving sister  to Tim. Susan will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Susan was a delightful and positive presence in the lives of all who had the honour to know her. She set an inspiring example as a wife, mother, and friend and her memory will be dearly cherished.

Susan will be reposing at McCrea's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) Monday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm and on Tuesday morning 31st October from 10.00am with removal at 11.30am to McCrea's Cremation Chapel in the adjoining building for a funeral service to celebrate Susan's life for all those who wish to attend.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to a charity of your choice. Enquiries to McCrea's Cremation Chapel Wicklow  087 2888981.