Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 14, 2023
Donal Bolton - Killeshin
The death has occurred of Donal Bolton of Springhill, Killeshin who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 13th, 2023, in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Beloved husband of Anna, much loved father of Julie, Donie, Karen, Eddie, Sean, Michelle, Margaret and Declan, adored grandfather of Lisa, Emma, Jake, Abbie, Lily, Ellie, Cian, Finn and Hazel and cherished brother of Liam, Mairead, Patrick, Mary and the late Henry and Michael.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday, December 17th, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen
Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service
May Donal’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Teresa O'Beirne - Ballinakill
The death has occurred of Teresa (Teasie) O'Beirne (née Fenlon) the Square, Ballinakill, Laois / Nurney, Carlow and formerly of Ballytarsna, Nurney Co. Carlow.
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her husband Kevin, son Tom, brothers Jim and Paddy and sister Margaret. Much loved mother of Tim, Mary, Brendan, Kevin and Catherine. Adored grandmother of BJ, Patrick, Roisin, Kevin, Sean, Aaron, Kevin and Dearbhail, great-grandmother of Ben, Ellie, Cian, Lennon, Eabha, Mia, Isabella and Kaia. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Elizabeth and Aileen, sons-in-law Liam and Steve, her nieces, nephews, extended families and her wonderful friends.
Arriving in Ballinakill Church, Ballinakill, Co. Laois for Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11.00am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining St. Brigid's Cemetery.
Rest in Peace
Edward (Eddie) Dawson - Wolfhill
The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois). Passed away suddenly at his residence on 13th December, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved parents Joe and Greta, brothers Denis (Dermy), John and Joseph, sisters Kathleen and Ita, sisters-in-law Phil and June and brothers-in-law Michael and Denis. Sadly missed by his loving sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, his dear friend Pauline, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later
Kevin Martin- Mountmelick
Of 8 Emmet Street, Mountmellick. Died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12. Predeceased by his father John. Kevin will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Kathleen, sister Geraldine, brothers David and John Ambrose, his aunts, uncles, cousins and all who knew him. May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Friday from 7pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass for Kevin will take place on Saturday morning at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, followed by Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore. House Private At All Times, Please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on
Mary Stoddart(née Seale)- Durrow
Of Grange, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Galway. Mary passed unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 11. Formerly of Attanagh, Durrow. Predeceased by her brothers Des and Robert. Mary will be sadly missed and forever loved by her loving husband Robert, her daughter Myrtle and sons George and Alan, their partners Paal, Gillian and Eileen, grandchildren Luke, Andrew, Sophie, Eve, Nathan and Isobella, brothers Ray and Willie, sisters in law Joyce, Pam and Shirley, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Resting where no shadows fall. Mary will repose at St. Catherine's Community Hall, Aughrim (H53 D9F4) on Thursday, December 14 from 6 pm with removal at 8 pm to St. John's Church, Ballinasloe. Funeral Service on Friday at 1 pm with interment afterwards in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Aughrim.
Alice Buckley - Ballybrittas
Buckley Alice (Patricia) (nee Walsh) died on December 6, 2023. Coolock, Dublin and formerly of Ballybrittas peacefully in Beaumont Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Thomas. Alice will be very sadly missed by her sons Brendan and Gerard, daughter Niamh and step daughter Anne, her sister, brother, sister-in-law, niece, grandniece, grandchildren, relatives of her late husband, her extended family, friends and neighboursher sister, brother, sister-in-law, niece, grandniece, grandchildren, relatives of her late husband, her extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in Peace
Funeral details to follow.
Philip Maher
Of Fortbarrington, Athy, Kildare / Laois. Son of the late Joseph (Lowry). Died on December 11. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Simone, children Erín, Sophie and Aidan, mother Teresa, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 15 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Barrowhouse.