Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 28, 2023
Bridget (Bridie) Nicholson -Ballyfin
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Nicholson (nee Higgins) 28 Margaret Road, Headington, Oxford and formerly of The Knocks, Ballyfin. Died peacefully, in the presence of her devoted husband Sean. Beloved sister to Annie and the late Kathleen and brother PJ on December 25. Deeply regretted by her beloved husband Sean, daughter Paula sons Gabriel and Alan, sister Annie (Carroll) son in law Cliff, daughters in law Joan and Mandy, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Bridie will repose in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Friday, January 12th, from 6pm Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, January 13 at 11am in St. Fintan's Church, Ballyfin. Burial after Mass in St. Fintan's Cemetery.
Dan Duggan- Portlaoise
Of Dublin Road, Portlaoise. Died peacefully on December 28,2023 in the loving care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing home in the presence of his family. Dearly loved husband of recently deceased Maggie and father to Ann, John (R.I.P), Liam, Cyril and Noeleen. Lovingly missed by sons-in-law Eamonn and Barry, daughters in law Anna, Marie and Angela, his beloved grandchildren; Eoghan, Kevin, Shane, Darragh, Erica, Ronan, Emma, Cian, Caoimhe, Ríona, Cathal, Róisín, Sinéad and great-grandchild Arthur. Also sadly missed by his brother Fintan,sister Mary,Aunt Chrissie, nephews, nieces, cousins, his former colleagues in St.Fintan’s Hospital and his many friends. Predeceased by his loving son John, his brother Bill and sisters Nora and Ann.Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on this Friday evening from 6pm. with rosary at 8pm.Removal from his residence at 11.30 a.m. Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private on Saturday morning.
Jim (James) Bonham- Ballyroan
Peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Pauls Ward St. Vincents Hospital, Mountmellick on Tuesday, December 26. Predeceased by his wife Edna, parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Joe and Tom and sister Lily. Deeply regretted by his brothers John, Billy, Pad and Martin, sisters Mary, Emily and Tina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and his community in St. Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick, relatives and friends. Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Thursday from 5.30 pm. with prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to St.Patrick's Church, Ballyroan for 11am. Requiem Mass on Friday. Cremation afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin at 2pm. Family flowers only.
Tone Donovan -Castletown
Tone Donovan, Slough, London and formerly of Cuddagh, Castletown. Died on December 15, 2023. Predeceased by his brothers Jack and Danny, sisters Kathleen and Ann (Nan). He will be lovingly, remembered by his loving wife Debbie, sons Nicholas, Joseph, Stephen, Dominic and Damien, his daughter Pagan, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, brothers, Tom, Joe, Pat, Larry and Ollie, sisters Phil, Collette, Bridie, Mary and Patricia, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. "May Tone Rest In Peace."
Cremation will take place in Slough Crematorium, England at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Elizabeth Curran (née Haughney)- Laois/Galway
Elizabeth Curran (née Haughney), Beechmount Road, Highfield Park, Galway and formerly of Clonbrock, Crettyard, passed away peacefully in Galway Hospice on Thursday, December 21, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim, brothers Martin and Paddy, sisters Ellen and Annie, nephew Michael Hughes and his wife Anne and her niece Bernadette Hughes. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Louise, sons John and Martin, granddaughters Niamh, Aoife, Ellen and Anna, great-grandchildren Marni, James and Alice, son-in-law Kelvin, daughter-in-law Karen, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Tuesday (Jan. 2nd) from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Saint Abban’s Church, Doonane, Crettyard at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Galway Hospice Foundation (www.galwayhospice.ie) and/or The Irish Heart Foundation (www.irishheart.ie).
Michael (Mick) O'Neill - Mountmellick
Michael (better known as Mick) Emmet Terrace, Mountmellick, died as a result of an accident on December 23, 2023. Beloved son of the late Tom and Sarah. Former employee of Denny’s Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his loving family, neighbours, relatives and his many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in his home on Tuesday, December 26 (St Stephen's Day) from 4pm with recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Reposing on Wednesday, December 27 from 2pm with recital of The Rosary at 4.30pm.
Removal from his home at 5.15pm to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by cremation at 1.45pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium Dublin (D6W HY98).
The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Nancy Connolly (nee Loughnane)Laois/Offaly/Tipperary
The death has occurred of Nancy Connolly (nee Loughnane), Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Co.Laois. Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary and Coolderry, Birr, Co. Offaly. Died peacefully in the presence of her adoring family in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington on December 24.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Seamus, brothers Michael and Brendan and sister Reecie. Deeply regretted by her loving children Joe, Anne, Brendan, Gráinne, Aidan, Emer and Diarmuid, her brothers William, Coleman and Vincent, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours, her daughters-in-law, Orla, Paula, and Imelda, her sons-in-law, Michael, Gary and Ken. Loving grandmother to Rory, Damhnait, Brendan, Aoife, Seamus, Elyse, Amy, Darragh, Eoin, Brian, Daniel, Sophie, Shay, Shane, Niamh, and her great-grandchild Cuan. May Nancy Rest In Peace
Reposing at Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Tuesday, 26th of December, from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6pm. Removal from her daughter Emer's home on Wednesday morning to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick. Family time on Wednesday morning, please.
Anna Brophy - Laois / Dublin / Limerick
The death has occurred of Anna Brophy (née Crowe), Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin formerly of Laois and Limerick. Anna died peacefully in the care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on December 20. Beloved wife of the late Michael Brophy PC, much loved mother of Richard and James, much loved mother in law of Karen, devoted grandmother of Aine, dearly loved by her sisters, Sr Sheila and Mary and her late brothers Tim, Ned, Paddy and Billy. Will be sadly missed by her family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends, former colleagues in the insurance industry and the business community of Blanchardstown. Reposing at Cunnigham's Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Wednesday 27/12/2023 afternoon from 2pm to 3pm. Reqiuem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Brigid's Parish Church, Blanchardstown. Interment afterwards in St Fintan's Cemetery, Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois.
Mass can be viewed at https://www.blanchardstownparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
House Strictly Private Please. Family flowers only, Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
May Anna Rest In Peace
Tom (Snowball) Brennan -Crettyard
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan (Snowball) Leeds, formerly of Monavea, Crettyard. Peacefully, after a short illness, at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds, surrounded by his loving family. Tom, loving husband of the late Dianne and father to Tony, Mark, Paul and Erin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Saint Patricks Church, 18 Torre Cl, Leeds LS9 7QW. Donations appreciated for Leeds Irish Health and Homes and St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds. Enquiries Tel +44 1132 480953.