Death Notices for Laois - Sunday, September 17, 2023

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P.J. O'Neill - The Swan

The death took place on Saturday, September 16 of P.J. O'Neill of Imleach, The Swan and formerly of Newtown, Crettyard.

At. St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his daughter Emma and sister Mary Ellen. P.J. will be sadly missed by his daughter Chloe, niece Áine, nephews Micheál, and Eugene, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his niece Áine Brennan (Newtown, Crettyard, Carlow) on Monday 18th September from 2pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Abban's Church, Doonane on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.   

Martha Morrin - Emo and Mountrath

The death took place on Friday, September 15 of Martha Morrin (née Doheny) of Coolbanagher, Emo, and formerly of Derryhay, Mountrath.

Peacefully in the loving presence of her family while in the care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Willie, her brother Dan and her parents John and Catherine Doheny. Cherished and beloved aunt of DJ, Robert and Emily, their partners Breda, Marie and Aidan, special grandaunt to Daniel, Mathew, Darragh, Evan, Lauren and Colin. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mary, nieces-in-law (UK), her many cousins, especially Kathleen and Mary and her wide circle of wonderful relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home in Coolbanagher, Emo (eircode R32 R2F9) on Sunday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Pat Doorley - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, September 14 of Pat Doorley of Kilminchy, Portlaoise, and late of Shinrone, Co. Tipperary.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Carmel. Loving father to Derina, Caragh, Edel and Pearce. Cherished grandfather (Pops) to Sophie, Cillian, Max, Ethan, Daniel, Finn and Eliza. Sadly missed by sons in law Marc and Jonathan and daughter in law Máire. Deeply regretted by his brothers Noel, Michael and Frank (Rip). Sadly missed by brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces nephews, all his former colleagues in International Screen Print, relatives, golf partners and friends.

Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Sunday evening from 6pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from funeral home on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2pm requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise.

 Mass may be viewed on webcam www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

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