Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, August 10, 2023

Lucy Dooley - Stradbally

The death took place on Wednesday, August 9 of Lucy Dooley (née Guinane) of Ballynolan, Stradbally, R32 VK40 and formerly Killenana, Kilkishen, Co. Clare.

Peacefully in the company of her loving family and friends at her residence. Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy and her sons and daughters, Sinead, Denis, Lisa, Marie and John, her sons in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren and sister Mary. Predeceased by her brothers Haulie, J.P. and Seamus. Fondly remembered by her brother in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. 

Lucy will Repose at her residence (R32 VK40)  on Thursday from 2pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. 

Removal on Friday morning at 11.15am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass which will be live streamed. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery. 

Breda Heffernan - Ballyfin

The death took place on Tuesday, August 8 of Breda Heffernan of Redgate, Ballyfin. 

At The Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved wife of the late Owen and sister of the late Annamai, Pat, William, Kathleen, Miley and Marie. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Catherine and Oonagh and her sons Jimmy and Gene, son-in-law Declan and daughters-in-law Marie and Kathleen and sister-in-law Daisy. All her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements later. 

Jim Foyle - Timahoe

The death took place on Tuesday, August 8 of Jim Foyle of Cullenagh, Timahoe.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Seamus and his baby daughter Josephine. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cathleen, daughters Marguerite, Mary, Claire and Cathyrn and  adored 17 grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, sister Mary McWey, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday evening August 9th from 6.30pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Thursday to arrive at St Michael's Church, Timahoe for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Timahoe Cemetery. 

Phil Lambe - Clonaslee

The death took place on Saturday, July 22 of Phil (Philomena) Lambe (née Fitzpatrick) of Brittas, Clonaslee and Sutton, Coldfield, Birmingham, England.

Peacefully, surrounded by her family. Devoted wife to the late Michael and loving mother to Michael, John, Helen, Andrea and Rachel. Adoring grandmother to Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Christy, Katie, Ruth, Thomas, James, Maimie, Anna and Mollie and great-grandmother to Tadhg, Kaelon, Nancy, Jon-Joe, Sylvia, Rónán and Cónal.  She will be sadly missed by her loving brother Tom, sisters Margaret (Marg) and Maura, predeceased by her brother Sean, daughters-in-law Maria and Valerie, sons-in-law Brian, David and Graham, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Funeral Mass on Friday, the 11th of August, at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Phil's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Joe Mallon - Portlaoise and Naas

The death took place on Friday, August 4 of Joe Mallon of Hortland, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare and Joe Mallon Motors Naas and Portlaoise.

Suddenly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving partner Patricia, Children Ethna, Anthony, Noel, Gemma and Philip and their mother Beatrice. His devoted grandchildren Abbie, Ben, Leah, Jack, Ann, James, Lucy, Ciara, Harry, Beatrice and Alice, sons and daughters in law Donnachadh, Richard, Rachel and Eimear. Patricia's children Sabrina, Alan, Emma, Nicola, Bernard and Georgina and Patricia’s grand children. Joe will also be sadly missed and remembered by his relatives, his colleagues in Joe Mallon Motors and his many neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence (W91W90H) on Wednesday from 3pm, with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his residence (W91W90H) on Thursday at 11.30am to arrive at The Church of the Nativity, Newtown for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Frank Bentley - Mountmellick

The death took place on Friday, August 4 of Frank Bentley of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Mountmellick.

Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Irene and loving father of David, Barry and Kathrina, father-in-law of Carrie and adoring grandfather of Seán and Maeve, Finn and Riley. He will be sadly missed by his family, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday (August 9) from 7pm to 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (August 10) at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray.