Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, December 7, 2023
Michael Harrison - Errill
The death has occurred of Michael Harrison, Clontubrid, Freshford, Kilkenny / Errill, Laois / Kilfinane, Limerick peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, after illness bravely borne with dignity and great humour. Predeceased by his wife Cathy. Sadly mourned by his loving partner Edwina and all her family, his daughters Claire and Kathy, son John, son in law Ian, daughter in law Thipyartat, grandson Jack, brothers Robert and Stephen, sister Claire, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Gathering of friends and acquaintances at the home of his partner Edwina Farrell, Clontubrid, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny R95HP49 on Friday, 8th December, from 4pm to 8pm.
A celebration of Michael's life will take place in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, on Saturday, 9th of December, at 9.30am, followed by removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin, for a further celebration service at 1.00pm followed by cremation. Both services can be viewed by clicking the links below, please feel free to leave a message of condolence in the condolence section.
Rest in peace.
Vincent Cooney - Durrow
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinnie) Cooney, 14 Mary Street, Durrow unexpectedly, at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, on December 6. Dearly loved son of John and Betty, and much loved brother of Martina. Vinnie will be sadly missed by his parents, sister, uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Rest in Peace.
John Delaney - Ballacolla
The death has occured of John (Jack) Delaney, Kyledellig, Ballacolla who died suddenly on December 5. Dearly loved son of Tim and Eileen, much loved brother of Tim and Tom and adoring sister Sarah. John will be sadly missed by his sisters in law Sara and Kate, nieces Evelyn and Sadie, nephew Tim, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.
Jack will repose in his home (R32 K5D0) on Thursday (December 7) and Friday (December 8) from 4pm with rosary at 8pm, both evenings. Removal Saturday morning (Dec 9th) from his residence to arrive at St. Canice's Church, Clough (R32 K003) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with interment immediately afterwards in Knockaroo Cemetery (R32 F886).
House private on Saturday morning, please.
Jack's funeral Mass can be viewed using the link below: https://m.facebook.com/Borrisinossorypastoralonline
May he rest in peace.
Anthony Ryan - Errill
The death occurred of Anthony (Tony) Ryan (Hat), Bealaclave, Rearcross, Newport, Co Tipperary / Errill, Co Laois, on December 5, 2023, (suddenly) at his residence in the arms of his wife Mary. Predeceased by his parents Neddie and Mary, sister Breda (Twohig), his father and mother in law Tommy and Peggy Hogan and brother in law Thomas. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary G (nee Hogan, Coolowley, Errill, Co. Laois), his cherished daughters Marie and Antoinette, Marie’s partner Eoghan, brothers Jimmy, Timmy and Eamon, aunts Eileen (Chadwick) and Julia and Eddie (Lambe), brothers in law Jim, John and Paul, sisters in law Eileen, Margaret, Nora and Catherine, nephews, nieces, relatives, cousins, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Friday evening at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Funeral arriving to The Church of the Visitation, Rearcross on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.30 am, with burial afterwards in Rearcross Cemetery.
Tony’s Mass will be live-streamed Here
Condolences can be added below.
Anthony Walsh- Portlaoise
Anthony Walsh, The Heath, (R32KH2Y) Portlaoise, who died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on the 5th of December, 2023. Dearly beloved husband to Irene and loving father to Ellen, Laura and Tony. Deeply cherished by his mother Margaret and his predeceased father Martin. Adored by his brother Joe and sisters Mary, Martina, Attracta, Patricia, Colette and his late brother Martin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He will be dearly missed by his colleagues in the ESB and his buddies, especially “The Riffs”. May Anthony Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his family home on Thursday, December 7, from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving for requiem Mass at 12.30pm on Friday in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise. Interment will follow in the Heath Cemetery. House private on Friday, please.
May Lyons- Killeshin
May Lyons, (née Byrne) Died on December 4, 2023 in the gentle care of the Sacred Heart Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Davy and much loved mother of Michael, Marie and the late David. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, son-in-law Milton, grandson David, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Thursday from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday afternoon to the Holy Cross Church, Killeshin to arrive for funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital. Funeral Mass can be viewed on following link:
Desmond (Des) Norton- Abbeyleix
Merchant's Road, Galway and formerly of Blakeshill, Galway and originally from Abbeyleix. Des passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, at Galway University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Lilly and John and siblings Sean, Betty, Collette and Michael. Deeply mourned by his wife Therese, children David, Fiona, Peter and Jennifer, son-in-law Iain and daughter-in-law Yvonne, by his adored grandchildren Emily, Andrew, Olivia Ziva , Althaea and Emme. Survived by his brother Brendan and sister Deirdre.
Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91V1K8) on Friday, morning, 8 December, for a short period from 9 a.m. Removal to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill, to arrive for Requiem Mass therein at 10 a.m. Following Mass, Des will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. 'For those that love time is eternal' Live Streaming link for Mass (This is not a recording) https://salthillparish.ie/ Family flowers only, please.
Helen Ryan(née O'Dwyer)- Mountrath
Of Dominic Street, Cashel, Tipperary. Formerly of Mountrath. Died peacefully in the wonderful care of Mary O’Connor and all her Staff at Acorn Lodge surrounded by her loving family. Helen, beloved wife of the late Matt, deeply regretted by her loving daughters Breeda Delahunty, Teresa Coman and Mary Irwin, sons-in-law Tom, Jim and Justin, grandchildren Paul, David, Patrick, James, Matthew and Andrew, great-grandchildren Eoghan, Éabha, Dara, Íde, Tommy and Sadhbh, niece Helen, nephew Thomas, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Devitt’s Funeral Home this Thursday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday in St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel at 12.00noon and can be viewed on https://churchcamlive.ie/cashel-parish-stream/ followed by Burial in Cormac’s Cemetery.