Death Notices for Laois - Sunday, November 13, 2022
Denis Kavanagh - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, November 11 of Denis Kavanagh of Pallas Little, Portlaoise.
Peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Cait. Dearly loved father to Karen, Orla, Aileen and Róisín. Cherished grandfather to Thomas, Aoibhín and Séan. Sons in law Dermot Keenan and Eric Farrell, brothers Michael, John, sisters Mary and Rosaleen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. Requiem mass at 12 noon on Monday in SS Peter and Paul's Church https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Ann Oxley - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Friday, November 11 of Ann Oxley (née Connick) of Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, and Broadway, Wexford
In the loving care of St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved Dad, Alfie. Deeply regretted by her devoted family; her heartbroken husband Tim, sons John, Eamonn and Liam, mother Kathleen, sister Kay and her brother Sean. Also sadly missed by her brothers in law and sisters in law, cousins, nephews, friends, teaching colleagues and neighbours.
Reposing at her residence from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday with prayers at 6pm on both days. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 12 noon requiem mass on Monday. The Mass can be viewed on abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Ballyroan Rd., Abbeyleix.
Patrick Laffan - Stradbally
The death took place on Thursday, November 10 of Patrick Laffan of Ballycoolan, Stradbally.
Suddenly, in his 96th year. Peacefully, in the care of the management and staff at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary, brother Matty and sisters Rita, Betty and Eileen. Survived by his sisters Teresa Mc Carthy (Edinburgh) and Mary Cuffe (Bradford). Sadly missed by his loving sons Philip, Matt, Peter, Liam, Marty, Joe, Dan and Stevie, daughters Betty, Maggie and Maria, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren ,great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Saturday at 5pm until Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally followed by burial in Oakvale Cemetery.
Carolyn Samaka - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, November 8 of Carolyn Samaka (née Cuffe) of Turkey and late of Hillsbrook Avenue, Perrystown and Portarlington.
Suddenly, in Turkey. Beloved mother of Zeki and Ayse, loving daughter of Patty and the late Val and loving sister of Irene, Valerie, Patricia and Bernard. Sadly missed by her loving children, mother, Ahmet, sisters, brother, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephew, aunts, uncle, relatives and friends especially Rita and family.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Attendance at the Funeral Mass will be private however, should you wish to view Carolyn’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am, please click on the following link church-of-the-presentation - MCN (mcnmedia.tv)