Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Liam Ramsbottom - Emo

The death took place on Wednesday, February 1 of Liam (William) Ramsbottom of Killimy, Emo.

Peacefully at home in the company of his wife Ann and his family. Predeceased by his mother Catherine, father William, sisters Anne O Regan and Bridie Lewis, grand-daughter Tara Ramsbottom. Deeply regretted by his wife Ann, son Declan, daughters Karen Fitzgibbon, Anita Phelan, Breda Conroy, Elaine O Shea, Siobhan Donoghue, Sandra Ramsbottom, grandchildren Jason, Paul, Aisling, Aoife, Cathal, Sinead, Eimear, Niamh, Eoin, Joseph, Aine, Harry and Sean, great-grandchildren Fionn, Adam and Danny, nieces and nephews, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family relatives and friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Thursday from 6.30pm, Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Reposing Friday morning in Moloney's Funeral Home from 10.30am until removal at 11.20am to St. Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterward in St. Paul's adjoining cemetery.

Raymond Leavy - Portarlington

The death took place on Tuesday, January 31 of Raymond (Mouse) Leavy of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington. 

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James Hospital, Dublin. Son of Maura and the late Jackie Leavy and dear brother of Rosaleen, John and Donal. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anita, son Jamie and daughter Ciara, daughter-in-law Caoimhe, Ciara's fiance Eoghan and his two prides of joy Lily-Mae and Fiadh Rose, parents-in-law John and Helen, uncles, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 AE93) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:10am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Raymond's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Liam Morrin - Mountrath

The death took place on Monday, January 30 of Liam Morrin of Drim, Mountrath, and formerly of Luggacurren.

Predeceased by his parents William and Gretta and sister Gemma. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Adrian and John, brother Martin, sisters Kay (Luton), Philomena (Athlone) , Margaret (Athlone) and Bernie (Luton), daughter-in-law Chloe and John's partner Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 TX26, on Wednesday evening (February 1st) from 7pm until 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at The Holy Rosary Church, Luggacurren, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ballyadams.

Margaret Laidlaw - Mountmellick

The death took place on Sunday, January 29 of Margaret Laidlaw (née Keenan) of Purley, London and formerly 17 Patrick Street, Mountmellick.

Predeceased by her husband John Laidlaw and her parents, Sean and Claire Keenan. Sadly missed by her daughter - Sarah (Little), Scotland, brothers - John, Rosslare, Tony, Sligo, sisters - Rose (Comerford), Mountmellick, Angela (O'Neill), Cobh, Helen (Moorhouse), Dublin, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, Ray, Dónal & Daryl, sisters-in-law, Mary and Brid, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Philip Ward - Portarlington

The death took place on Monday, January 30 of Philip (Chilly) Ward of Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington. 

Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise after a brief illness. Loving son of the late Johnny and Betty Ward Bracklone Street, Portarlington. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Madellne, family Jason, Katie, P.J. and Sean Michael, brother P.J. and his wife Jude, sister Ann and her husband Brendan, niece Amy, nephews Jonathan and Stephan, grandniece, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 XF99) on Wednesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9.10am (travelling via Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to The Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium for Cremation Service at 1.30pm.

Philip's Requiem Mass will be streamed live https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Philip's Cremation Service will be streamed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

George Larke - Ballybrittas

The death took place on Monday, January 30 of George Larke of Woodview, Killenure, Ballybrittas. 

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. In his 87th year. Predeceased by his brother Gilbert and sister Rev. Shirley Kingston. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sylvia, sons George and Aidan, daughters Elaine and Velma, grandchildren Adam, Graham, Rowan, Pippa, Gemma, Conal, Eloise, Aoileann, Lydia and Eli, sons-in-law Lee and Philip, daughters-in-law Nessa and Lisa, nephews, nieces and the family circle.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 VX93) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8.30pm. Removal on Thursday at 12.50pm arriving The Church of the Ascension, Rathdaire, Ballybrittas (eircode R32 H395) for Funeral Service at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in LEA Churchyard Rathmiles, Portarlington (eircode R32 YD28).

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