Death Notices for Laois- Thursday, December 19, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Veronica (Ver) O'Connor (née Kearney)- Bayside, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
Veronica (Vera), (née Kearney) –17th December 2024, (Bayside, Dublin 13 and formerly of Ballybrittas, Co. Laois), Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends in the wonderful care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital. Loving mother of Anne-Marie and Patrick. Predeceased by her loving husband William (Bill). Sadly missed by her son and daughter, daughter-in-law Majella, grandchildren Eve and Oisín, brother-in-law James, dearest friends Kathleen and Laura, extended family, many close friends and neighbours. "May she rest in peace."
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock on Friday afternoon, 20th December, from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of The Resurrection, Bayside arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday morning, 21st December, at 10am via the following link.
Michael (Mick) Marum- Ballinakill
Michael died peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, son Gary, daughter Rachael, son in law Dave, daughter in law Genevieve, sister Olive, brother Eamonn, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home from 11oc on Thursday with Rosary at 6oc. Removal at 6.45pm on Thursday evening to St.Brigid's Church, Ballinakill,arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com.
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society.
Patricia (Trish) Byrne- Mountmellick
Patricia (Trish) Byrne 57 Emmet Street Mountmellick died December 18th. Predeceased by her dear partner Ken Merthens.
Mother of Tracy, Mark and the late Paul and grandmother of James, Louise, Georgia, Mary, Lily and Lauren, sister of Joe and Noreen.
Deeply regretted by her family and her friends in particular Michael Brennan, Willie Bracken and Martina Kelly. Rest in Peace.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday from 1pm. Removal at 1.45pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St. Paul’s Church of Ireland Burial Grounds, Mountmellick.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Christine Saunders (née Dunne)- Portlaoise
Christine Saunders (nee Dunne) Borris Rd. Portlaoise. 18th December 2024 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Dearly loved mother to Eilish Abbott and cherished grandmother to George, Clare and Trevor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, son in law Ger, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday from 6.30 pm until 8pm Rosary will be recited at 7.30 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon mass. Interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery afterwards.
James (Jim) Rankin- Stradbally
Passed from this earth, peacefully December 18th, in his 92nd year. Deeply missed by Eithna (Terry Howe), his wife of 54 years, his daughter Avril, son in law Sean Lacey and beloved granddaughters Hazel and Esther
A long life
A happy life
A life well lived
Gone racing, sound as a bell.
Reposing at Avril's home K78 N7Y3 on Friday, 20th December. All welcome. Private burial on Saturday, 21st December.
Seamus Dunne- Mountrath
The death has occurred of Seamus Dunne, Hackney, London, formerly of Trumera, Mountrath Co Laois, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024 at St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved Dad of Vincent, Catherine and James and Grandad to Joshua and Brenna. Predeceased by his brothers William, James, Har, Peter, Fintan and Martin and sisters Mai, Bridie, Margaret, Kathleen and Josie. He will be sadly be missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral 17/1/2024 at 11 am in St John the Baptist Church, King Edward Road, Hackney, London.
Family flowers only please - donations, if desired, to St Joseph’s Hospice in memory of Seamus Dunne.
Oliver Peter Delaney - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Oliver Peter Delaney, (Ballincollig, Co. Cork & formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) on December 15, 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Oliver Delaney, cherished husband of the late Nuala, and beloved father of Gerard, Trevor, Emlyn and Gavin. A wonderful grandfather to Mark, Emma, Rebecca, Christian, Maria, Carl, David, Adam, Seán, Sam and Charlie, and a great-grandfather to Pippa, Ciarán and Ronan. Treasured father-in-law to Maureen, Jean, Julieann and Anne-Marie. He will be fondly missed by his brother PJ, his sisters-in-law Ann and Susan, brother-in-law Tom, and his many nieces and nephews. His lifelong, loyal friends will forever hold him in their hearts and memories.
Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig (Eircode P31 W982) on Wednesday (18th) from 6pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 12.30pm Thursday (19th) in the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig. Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery. Oliver is finally reunited in Heaven with his adored wife Nuala, following many brave years of separation.
Requiesce in pace cum dilecta tua in amplexu divino Dei.
Zita Hayes- Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Zita Hayes (née White) The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois on December 15, 2024. Peacefully, in the care of Marymount Care Centre Lucan. Predeceased by her husband Eddie, brothers Reggie and Pat, brothers-in-law Gerry and Padraig and sister-in-law Angela. Deeply regretted by her sons Ian and Padraig, sister Monica, sisters-in-law Mary and Jo, granddaughters Emma, Megan, Maggie and Devon, daughters -in-law Liz and Monica, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews who were a big part of Zita's life and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements later
Annie Kelly- Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Annie Kelly (née Gorman) of "St. Martins", Acargar, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 VR60 / Tullamore, Offaly on December 15, 2024. Late of Clonminch, Tullamore. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Anthony Oliver. Annie will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family Martin, Marie (Quinn), Ann (Lowbridge), Imelda (Donovan) and Rita (Conroy), daughter in law Margaret, sons in law Martin, John and Pat, her 13 adored grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, brother in law Eddie, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at her home on Monday from 5pm until 8pm and on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Laois-Offaly Palliative care teams.
House Private On Wednesday Morning
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Sally Delaney- Borris-in-Ossory
The death has occurred of Sally Delaney (née Thompson), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly of Clonghil, Coolrain, Co. Laois. Died December 15th 2024. Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her brother Joe. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, her children Mark, Catherine and Jody, her grandchildren Jake, Niall, David, Kevin and Kate, her siblings Hannah, Frances, Tessie and Maura, daughter in law Bernie, son in law Declan, aunt Hannah, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May Sally Rest in Peace”
Reposing at her home (Eircode R32T264), Monday (Dec 16th) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday (Dec 17th) to arrive at St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
Cathal Morrin - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Cathal Morrin of Ardreigh, Kilcullen, Kildare / Mountrath, Laois. Cathal passed away on the 14th December 2024 at General Hospital Naas. Predeceased by his parents Ann (Flood) and Paddy, aunts Mai, Ann, Lilly, and Frances, uncles Larry and Joe. Sadly missed by his loving sister Niamh, uncles Sean Og, Seamus, aunts Kathleen and Phyllis, extended family, relatives and friends. May Cathal Rest In Peace
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (December 17th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 18th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Cathal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Geraldine Silano- Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons), Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ and Rathdowney, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar on December 15, 2024.
Predeceased by her husband Gene, parents David and Ellie, siblings Maeve (Wallis), Jim,Sr., Rita, Loly (Patterson), Haul and David. Deeply regretted by her sisters Helen (O’Sullivan), Rose (MacHugh), Claire (Donohue), brother Noel, son Eugene O’Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Newbrook Chapel on Wednesday morning from 9 o'clock to 10.o'clock. Funeral Mass in St. Mathews Church, Milltown, Rathconrath at 11 o'clock with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
It is Geraldine’s wish that bright colours be worn to her funeral.