Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, February 9, 2023
Seamus Holland - The Heath
The death took place on Wednesday, February 8 of Seamus Holland of Killone, The Heath, Stradbally.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, Siobhan, daughter, Gillian, sons, Kevin and Leon, granddaughter Heidi, grandson Ruben, daughter-in-law Laura, son-in-law Tom, sister's, brother's sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Seamus will repose at his original home on Friday 10th February from 3pm to 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm for family and close friends. Removal on Saturday 11th February to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath for 12 noon, Requiem Mass and afterwards Seamus will be laid to Rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Oxley - Mountmellick
The death took place on Wednesday, February 8 of Michael Oxley of Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick.
Past employee of Bord na Móna. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Michelle (nee Deegan), his granddaughter Sarah and son-in law Anthony Foran. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josie (nee Batley), his sons Tim, Paul, Michael and Laurence, his daughters Mary, Geraldine, Liz and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in his home on Friday from 5pm with recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 12.20pm to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick arriving for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery. House private on Saturday please.
The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie
Denis Phelan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, February 7 of Denis (Hector) Phelan of St. Brigids Place, Portlaoise.
Suddenly, at his home. Predeceased by his father Thomas (Tom) and brother Oliver. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Kit (nee Guilfoyle), sister Hilda (Kavanagh) his brother in law and dear friend Richard, nephews Liam, Kurt and Luke, nieces Megan, Bonnie, Laoise, Annie, Scarlett and Holly, aunts, uncles, cousin and best friend Ollie Phelan and girlfriend Caroline, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise this Friday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning arriving at SS Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Denis's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on this link https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Vanda Rafter - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, February 7 of Vanda Rafter (née Szwaglis) of 'Ardville' Glenside. Abbeyleix road, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband David. Also her mother Esther and father in law Martin. Deeply regretted by her children Stefan and Amy, Stefan's partner Jennifer, her father Les, sisters Philomena, and Rita, brothers Les(Jnr), and Clive, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and her aunts Vanda and Christine, sister in law and friend Martina, mother in law Betty Rafter,Her sisters in law and brothers in law, neighbours, work colleagues and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Thursday from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery Portlaoise
Evelyn Martin - Ballacolla
The death took place on Tuesday, February 7 of Evelyn Martin (née Mortimer) of St. Fergal's Park, Ballacolla.
Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Festy and her brother Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving husband and best friend Jerry, daughters Julie, Claire, Donna and Elaine, her son Paul, daughter in law Stephanie, sons in law Martin and Glyn, grandchildren Chloe, Jack, Seán, Ella, Caleb, Laoise, Saoirse, Éabha, Charlie and Anna, great-grandchildren Frankie and Culainn, Sisters Ann and Bridget, brothers Feichin, Johnny, George, Martin & Philip, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a huge circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence in St. Fergal’s Park, Ballacolla (R32 RX80) on Thursday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Friday morning for Requiem mass at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, followed by burial in St. Fergal’s Cemetery. House private on Friday morning. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger.
Margaret McEvoy - Coolrain
The death took place on Monday, February 6 of Margaret McEvoy (née O'Neill) of Windsor, Coolrain, and late of Clondalkin, Dublin.
At the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Kieran, mother to Kevin and Cathy. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandson Jordan, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends.
Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2.30pm.
Margaret's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the http://www.mountrathparish/
Mary McCarthy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, February 6 of Mary McCarthy (née Comerford) of Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise.
Peacefully, in the care of the Mater Private Hospital and Professor Denise Sadlier, beloved wife of the late Dr. Donal and loving mother of Geraldine, Donal and Elaine. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law Dermot and David, daughter-in-law Barbara, her treasured grandchildren, Maeve, Grace, Dermot, Maya, Donal and Patrick, great-grandchildren, Finn and Zoe and their father James, Grace’s fiancé Philip and extended family and friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday (9th February) from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday (February 10th) at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook which may be viewed on the following link, https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please.