Death Notices for Laois - Sunday, January 8, 2023
Albert Wilkinson - Colt
The death took place on Saturday, January 7 of Albert Wilkinson of Colt , Ballyroan, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, in Droimnin Nursing Home. Predeceased by his brother Herbert and sister Iris. He will be sadly missed & lovingly remembered by his brother Warren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Albert's Funeral Service will take place on Monday at 12 noon in St. Michael and All Angels Church, in Abbeyleix (Eircode; R32AW62) followed by burial in adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please.
Kevin O'Brien - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, January 6 of Kevin O'Brien of Colliers Lane, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Grainne. Son of Seamus and Bernadette. Loving brother to Paul and Brendan. Deeply regretted by his loving family - mother-in-law Mary; sisters-in-law, Eileen, Patricia, Elaine, Therese and Catherine; brother-in-law Aidan; uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives; many dear friends and colleagues in the Dept. of Education, Tullamore.
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Sunday evening from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Monday in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium on Tuesday, family only.
Annie Veronica Bennett - Mountrath
The death took place on Friday, January 6 of Annie Veronica (Vera) Bennett (née Carter) of Rushin, Mountrath.
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest (Ernie) her son Neville and sisters, Effie and Violet. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters: Iris, Ivan, Cyril, Shirley and Niall, sister Betty, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home at Rushin, Mountrath (Eircode R32 KY31) on Saturday evening, the 7th January from 3pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Sunday, the 8th January at 3pm in St. Peter’s Church, Mountrath. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. House private on Sunday please.
Funeral Service - Live Stream Link https://youtu.be/yDlAOMLgXU4
Christina O'Connor - Portarlington
The death took place on Friday, January 6 of Christina O'Connor (née Coleman) of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jim, family Noreen, Seamus and Pauline, sister Maureen, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Christina's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Marion Edwards - Pike-of-Rushall
The death took place on Thursday, January 5 of Marion Edwards (née Treacy) of Lower Kimmage Road, Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Loran, Pike of Rushall.
In the care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Reginald, brother Abraham, sisters Kathleen and Gladys. Deeply regretted by her sisters Annie and Martha, brothers William, Ted, Leeson and Herbert, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, best friend Angela, carers Christine and Dorothy and extended family and friends.
Funeral Service will take place in Annatrim Church, Coolrain (EirCode R32 YO60) on Tuesday (January 10th,) at 12 noon followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, arriving at 3 pm.
Service will be live streamed on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/about-us/live-streaming-of-services/
Patrick Delaney - Portlaoise and Borris-in-Ossory
The death took place on Wednesday, January 4 of Patrick (Pat) Delaney of Portlaoise and formerly of Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, brother John, sisters Mary and Anne. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Joe, sisters Betty and Josie, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives neighbours and friends.
Rosary in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath, this Monday evening (Jan. 9th.) at 8pm. Pat's Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday morning (Jan. 10th.) at 11am in St. Canice's Church Borris in Ossory, followed by interment in Derrinsallagh cemetery, Borris in Ossory.
Peter Kenna - Ballickmoyler
The death took place on Thursday, December 1 of Peter Kenna of Clonagh, Ballickmoyler.
Suddenly, at his residence in England. Sadly missed by his loving parents Brendan and Rose, son Luke, wife Trini, step-son Davy, step-daughter Brindi (deceased), sisters Julie, Roseanne, Grace, Martha, Mary and Bri, brother John, uncles, aunts, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, R93 HK58, on Wednesday 11th January at 12pm and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen Killeen - Borris-in-Ossory
The death took place on Thursday, January 5 of Kathleen Killeen (née Guilfoyle) of St. Canice's Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory.
Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her son Ronan. Sadly missed by her loving family, Alan, Christopher, Yvonne and Amy. Daughters-in-law Shusha and Amy, son-in-law Aidan and Amy's partner Stephen. Her sisters Winnie, Chris, Mary, Annmaire, Margaret, Ester and Pauline. Her brothers Jimmy and Jody. Grandchildren Rebecca and Eric (Killeen), Michaela and Daniel (Quinn), Rory and Sophie (Killeen) and Chloe (Ryan) and her great-grandchild Oscar Grace, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home St. Canice's Terrace Borris-in-Ossory (R32 KHD4) on Sunday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday in St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory at 11 am followed by burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery.
Paul Malone - Shanahoe
The death took place on Wednesday, January 4 of Paul Malone of Shanahoe and St. Michael’s House Baldoyle, Dublin.
Peacefully in the care of the medical and nursing staff, St. Paul's Ward Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his father and mother, Larry and Molly, his brother Gerard, and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving family; Margaret, Anna, Jody, Laurence, Michael and Stephen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt, and close relations. Paul will be sadly missed by his other family – friends, and staff of St. Michael’s House Baldoyle, who have provided exceptional care and support throughout his life.
Arriving for reception at St. Brigid’s Church Shanahoe (eircode R32AH90) on Saturday evening for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12 noon, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.