Death Notices for Laois - Saturday, September 30 , 2023
Sr Maureen Delaney - Pike of Rushall
The death took place on Thursday, September 28 of Sr Maureen Delaney SMG, formerly of Knock Brack, Pike of Rushall.
Peacefully, in the loving care of her SMG Sisters, staff and niece, at St Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Edenmore, Dublin 5. Sadly missed by her SMG Sisters, niece Geraldine, grandnephew William, grandnieces Grainne and Niamh, staff and her very many friends. Predeceased by her sister, Sr Gregory, SMG and her brothers, John Joe, Matthew, Liam and Dan.
Sr Maureen’s remains will arrive in St Gabriel’s Nursing Home at 5.30pm on Sunday, 1st October, for Evening Prayer at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday 2nd at St Monica’s Church, Edenmore, Dublin 5, D05 A397, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Funeral Mass may be viewed live at the following link https://stbenedicts-stmonicas.ie/live-stm/
Gertie O'Connor - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, September 27 of Gertie O'Connor (née Clarke) of Carrick Hill, Portlaoise and Rochfordbridge, Westmeath.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the excellent staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Michael, dearly loved mother to Pat, Imelda and Gerard. Cherished grandmother to Niall, Rory, Kevin and Donagh. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters in law Caroline and Mary, Son in law Denis Dillane, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. House private Saturday. Requiem Mass in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise at 2pm on Saturday, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Anna Teresa Lawson - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, September 22 of Anna Teresa Lawson (née Byrne) of The Borness, Mountmellick.
Died at home in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, surrounded by her family. She was from The Borness, Mountmellick. Beloved mother of Caroline, Shaun and Fiona; grandmother of Bryony, Lydia, Scarlett, Tessa, Ben, Tom and Caitlin and great-grandmother of Niamh. She is survived by her siblings, Chrissy and Danny.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Saviour’s Catholic Church in Abbots Langley, on Wednesday November 1, followed by a celebration of her life.