Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, February 8, 2024

Paddy Dalton - Portlaoise

The death occurred of Paddy Dalton St John's Square, Portlaoise on February 7 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his loving sister Catherine Young, brother in law Bobby, sister in law Ann, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephew, relatives, neighbours, friends and former colleagues in An Post.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6:30pm till 8pm. Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Eleanor Marjorie Sarah (Sally) Gibbs - Cullohill

The death occurred on February 2 of the late Eleanor Marjorie Sarah (Sally) Gibbs (née Dobbs) Bellmount, Cullohill, Co Laois peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.

Beloved wife of the late David and much loved mother of Lucinda, William and Alexander. Sadly missed by her children, son-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family and many friends in Ireland and overseas.

Funeral cortege will arrive at St Michael and all Angels Church of Ireland, Tullyroe, Abbeyleix (R32 AW62), on Monday, 12th February 2024, for funeral service at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals http://lspca.ie/how-you-can-help/donate

Peggy (Margaret) Hyland nee Whelan- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Peggy Hyland (née Whelan) of Moses lane, Dublin Road, Portlaoise on February 7th, 2024 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. In the tender care of the staff of Shaen hospital. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mother to Mark and Ger. Cherished grandmother to Tara, Bobby, Aaron, Talitha, Leo and Theo. Daughters in law Valerie and Yvonne. Deeply regretted by her sister Julia, bros in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Friday evening from 6.30 till 8 pm. Rosary at 7.30 . Removal on Saturday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. House private please.

Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor (née Murray) -Clonaslee

The death has occurred of  Elizabeth (Eilish) Proctor, London, and formerly of Bellair, Clonaslee. Died the 11th of January 2024. Predeceased by her husband Benjamin Herbert (Barney) Proctor. Eilish will be very sadly missed by her loving son Colin, her grandchildren Albie and Kaelagh, her sister Josie, her brother Seamus, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Eilish's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore on Thursday evening from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Eilish's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Ann Frances Ryan - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Ann Frances Ryan (née McCarthy) of Apartment No. 5 College Ave., Mountmellick, Laois / Castletroy, Limerick. Formerly of Castle Troy Halting Site. Died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, her two daughters, five sons, grandchildren, three sisters and one brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home on Thursday 5pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am in St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick.