Death Notices for Laois - Saturday, August 26, 2023


Stella Phelan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, August 24 of Stella Phelan of Cush na Habhain, Portlaoise and formerly Green rd. Portlaoise.
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Una and William Phelan. Loving partner to Willie and mother to Edel, cherished grandmother to Darragh and Ryan. Deeply regretted by her sisters Delia, Irene and Kathleen, brothers Fintan, Liam, Ger and Austin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Friday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday to The Church of the Assumption, The Heath for 12 noon requiem Mass. See link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/
Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise
Vincent Fitzpatrick - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, August 24 of Vincent Fitzpatrick of Paddock, Mountrath, R32NH31.
At his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Paula, much loved dad to Odile and Kate. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, mother Ann, sisters Ann Marie, Bernadette, and Mary, brothers Dan and Eddie, parents-in-law Fintan and Peg (Russell), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32NH31) on Friday and Saturday evening from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8.30pm each evening. Removal on Sunday morning to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Vincent’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on this link: - https://www.facebook.com/stedmundschurchcastletown/
Mary Gray - Barrowhouse
The death took place on Thursday, August 24 of Mary Gray (née Brennan) Barrowhouse and formerly of Newtown, Bert, Athy.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the loving care of the staff in Our Lady's Ward , St. Vincent's Hospital Athy. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Esther, Joan, Agnes, Christine and Rose, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Dorothy McEvoy - Rosenallis
The death took place on Wednesday, August 23 of Dorothy McEvoy (née Molloy) of Clonaheen, Rosenallis, and formerly Gurteen, Killeigh, Co. Offaly.
At home in the company of her husband Sean and her loving family. Predeceased by her infant daughter, brothers Liam, Michael and Danny. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, sons Richard, Michael, Shane and Enda, daughter -in-law Ann, grandsons Billy, Colin and Aaran, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning to St.Brigid's Church, Rosenallis arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial after in St.Brigid's Cemetery.
Peter Curry - Rathdowney
The death took place on Tuesday, August 22 of Peter Curry of Carrick Cross, Rathdowney.
Peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Orla. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Ann, brother Eamon, sisters Mary and Alice, sisters-in-law Breda, Frances and Deirdre, brothers-in-law Paul and Nicholas, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Friday 25th from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 26th at 12 noon in St. Canice's Church, Clough, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery.
Imelda Hanlon - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, August 22 of Imelda Hanlon (née Murray) of Station Court, Portarlington, and formerly of Seafort Gardens, Sandymount, Dublin.
Unexpectedly, at her residence. Predeceased by her parents, Cornelius and Mary, brother Michael and former husband Gerry. Sadly missed by her loving family Nigel, Rachel and Dwayne, grandchildren Cal, Cerys, Luke, Ben and Ali, sisters Sadie and Kathleen, brother Thomas, daughter-in-law Karen, good friends Brian, Nicola and Vera, nieces, nephews, extended family, her carers, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence in Portarlington on Friday evening 25th August from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning 26th August arriving St Mary's Star of the Sea Church Sandymount for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 12:30pm.
Imelda's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.stmarysstaroftheseasandymount.com/