Death Notices for Laois - Saturday, February 11, 2023


Seamus Holland - The Heath
The death took place on Wednesday, February 8 of Seamus Holland of Killone, The Heath, Stradbally.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Siobhan, daughter, Gillian, sons, Kevin and Leon, granddaughter Heidi, grandson Ruben, daughter-in-law Laura, son-in-law Tom, sister's, brother's sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Seamus will repose at his original home on Friday 10th February from 3pm to 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm for family and close friends. Removal on Saturday 11th February to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath for 12 noon, Requiem Mass and afterwards Seamus will be laid to Rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick Dunne - Ballylinan
The death took place on Wednesday, February 8 of Patrick Dunne of Ballycorman, Ballylinan Athy.
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Martin and Seán, sisters Peggy and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Saturday evening (February 11th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal at 11am on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery, Ballylinan.
Michael Oxley - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, February 8 of Michael Oxley of Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick.
Past employee of Bord na Móna. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Michelle (nee Deegan), his granddaughter Sarah and son-in law Anthony Foran. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josie (nee Batley), his sons Tim, Paul, Michael and Laurence, his daughters Mary, Geraldine, Liz and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home on Friday from 5pm with recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 12.20pm to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick arriving for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery. House private on Saturday please.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Denis Phelan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, February 7 of Denis (Hector) Phelan of St. Brigids Place, Portlaoise.
Suddenly, at his home. Predeceased by his father Thomas (Tom) and brother Oliver. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Kit (nee Guilfoyle), sister Hilda (Kavanagh) his brother in law and dear friend Richard, nephews Liam, Kurt and Luke, nieces Megan, Bonnie, Laoise, Annie, Scarlett and Holly, aunts, uncles, cousin and best friend Ollie Phelan and girlfriend Caroline, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise this Friday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning arriving at SS Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Denis's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on this link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/