Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 11
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Nuala Harris - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Nuala Harris, (née Maher), on December 9.
Late of Portarlington and Woodbrook Park, Templeogue, Dublin, she died peacefully in the company of her loving family in the care of the nurses and staff in Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington.
Predeceased by her loving husband Aylmer and sons Colum and Brian. Sadly missed by her children Kevin, Sinead, and Deirdre, her beloved grandchildren Gregory, Laura, Jessica, Chris, Steven and Éibhinn, daughter-in-law Breffeney, sons-in-law Paul and Kevin, her sister Rose, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Nuala will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday from 3.00 pm. until 5.00 pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan at 10am on Monday 15 December followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/ballyroan-parish-church-rathfarnham
Madeline O'Grady - Rosenallis
The death has occurred of Madeleine (Madge) O'Grady, (née Farrell), of Birmingham, England and formerly Johnsgrove, Rosenallis on November 26.
Madeleine passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Roxton Nursing Home, Birmingham. She will be forever missed by her loving daughters Sharon and Angela, her son Martin, her adoring grandchildren David, Connor, Georgia and Amy, sisters and brothers, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and her very many friends. Predeceased by her beloved husband and soulmate Jim.
Madeleine's Funeral will take place on Monday 22nd December at 12pm at the Erdington Abbey, 10 Sutton Road, B23 6QL, Birmingham. The mass will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person at www.erdingtonabbey.co.uk
Burial afterwards at Oscott College Cemetery, B23 5LF will be private for close family. Family kindly asks that flowers are not sent.
After the Mass, anyone is welcome to join us at the Westfield Court Hotel for refreshments (262 Birmingham Road, B73 1DJ).
May she rest in peace
Sean Ryan- Durrow
The death occurred of Sean Ryan of Palmerstown, Co Dublin and formerly of Durrow, peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Annie and Richard (Dick), brother Bill, sister Nuala and great-granddaughter Poppy.
Sean will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Sheila, daughters Carole, Orla, Nicola and son John, sons-in-law David, Brian and Robert, daughter-in-law Aisling, his adored grandchildren Andrew, Emily, Niamh, Rían, Hannah, Conor, Cian and Kate, great grandchildren Rio and Ryan, sisters Bride and Phyllis, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Mater Hospital, Spinal Unit.
Sean will repose at his residence on Friday, December 12 from 3-5pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
For those who wish to view Sean’s Funeral Mass, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
Elizabeth Dillon- Stradbally
The death occurred of Elizabeth, better known as Betty Dillon, Charter Rd, Stradbally, peacefully, on December 10 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, sisters and brothers.
Sadly missed and forever loved by her sister Sheila, brothers, Stephen and Dermot, sisters-in-law, Eilish and Myra, brother-in-law Billy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Elizabeth will repose at her home on Wednesday and Thursday, private for family members only.
Removal to The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Thursday at 6pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place in The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, at 11am on Friday, December 12 and afterwards Elizabeth will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Betty's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam Condolences for Betty's family may be left on the online book below. All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally 0868468771.
May Betty Rest in Peace.