Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 12, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Martin Mahony - Durrow
The death has occurred of Martin Mahony Dereen, Durrow who passed away peacefully on December 11 surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the matron and staff of Kilminchy Lodge nursing home Portlaoise.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Catherine (Kay) sister Joan brothers Jim and Larry. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Padraig, Francis (Frank) and Martin Jnr. Sister Maura, grandsons Callum, Ben and Alex, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Finbar Heneghan - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Finbar Heneghan Colliers Lane, Portlaoise and formerly of Bowgate Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
Finbar passed away very peacefully in the care of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, on Tuesday, December 10, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Ellen, father Jack, brothers Fintan and Noel.
Finbar will be always cherished and dearly missed by his sisters Anne and Grace (Dublin), brothers Joe (Spain), Gerry (Australia) and Enda (Donegal), his sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, and all his friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, 1 Dublin Rd, Portlaoise on Thursday 12 December from 6 pm until 7.30 pm Funeral Mass will take place at St Peter and Paul Church, Portlaoise on Friday 13th December at 2pm . Private cremation will follow .
Family flowers only please and donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society. Finbar's family appreciates your sympathy, support, kindness and understanding at this very difficult time.
William (Billy) Keyes - Errill
The death occurred of William (Billy) Keyes, Knockardgannon and formerly Monamondra, Errill, Co Laois, December 9 peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at Droimnìn Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick (Snr) and Mary, sisters Margaret Bergin, Annie Maher, Sr. Veronica (Kathleen) St. John of God, Mary Campion, brothers Paddy (Jnr) and Mick and his wife Breda.
Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews Dermot, Patrick, Anne-Marie, Geraldine, Kathleen and Mary, his carer and wonderful neighbour of many years Martin Bergin, extended family, neighbours and a close circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivans funeral home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening December 11th. from 5.30 pm pausing for prayers at 7 pm Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Errill.
Mary Maher - Portlaoise
The death occurred of Mary Maher (née Brady), Lake Glade, Kilminchy, Portlaoise / Newbridge, Co Kildare peacefully on December 10, at Lourdesville Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Wife of the late John. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Lindsey, son Jason, son in law Paul, daughter in law Anne, grandchildren Conor and Megan, brothers Billy and Jim, sisters Patricia and Margaret, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Thursday concluding with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11.30am. Cremation service afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin at 1:45pm. Mary's funeral mass and cremation service will be live streamed and can be viewed on the following links: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Please send family flowers only. If desired, please make donations to Lourdesville Nursing Home, Kildare Town. There is a donation box in the church.