Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, July 20, 2023


Jonathan McCowan - Portarlington
The death has been announced of Jonathan McCowen, Brisbane. Formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan “Micko” McCowen, after a long illness, bravely battled.
Beloved husband and soulmate of Sherie, and adoring dad of Darcy and Riley. Predeceased by his parents, Jon and Marie McCowen. Johnny will be sadly missed every day by Sherie, Darcy and Riley, his sister Louise (Galway), his brothers Paul (Naas) and Mark (Poland), sisters-in-law Maureen and Ladda, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.
Funeral details to follow.
Mary B Delaney - Ballinakill
The death took place on Monday, July 17 of Mary B Delaney (née Cahill) Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois, R32E273 / Callan, Kilkenny
Mary B died at St Vincent's Private Hospital Dublin. Deeply regretted by her husband John, sons Eoin, Donal and Conor, brothers John, Donal and Philip, sisters Bernie, Kathleen, Carmel and Breda, uncles, brothers in law, sisters in law, daughters in law Claire, Rowena and Emma, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Jack, Finn, Aodha, Quinn and Zara, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 12 oc on Thursday with Rosary at 8 oc.Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 oc in The Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill followed by burial in St.Finnan's Cemetery, Ballyragget. House Private on Friday morning.
Thomas Scully - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Thomas Scully, Colliers Court, Portlaoise, formerly of 5 Marian Avenue.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna, and his loving partner Dolores. Much loved father of Mark and Dylan. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Mark's partner Caroline, grandson Finn, brothers and sisters Noel, Colm, Geraldine, Mary, Patrick, Martin, Angela, Bosco and Eamonn, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Thursday 20th from 2pm to 8pm, with rosary recital at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St Peter and Paul's Church, followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Bridget Nolan - Ballylinan
The death took place on Monday, July 17 of Bridget (Bridie) Nolan (née Brennan), Oldcourt, Ballylinan / Ballinakill, Laois / Athy, Kildare.
Formerly of The Buildings, Knock, Ballinakill, Co. Laois. In her 94th year. Wife of the late Christopher. Deeply regretted by her loving children Maura, Bernadette, Anne, Angela and Liam, sons-in-law Ignatius and Joe, Liam's partner Helene, sister-in-law Nora, grandchildren James, Kevin, Teresa, Edel and Colm, great-grandchildren Maebh, Róisín and Ned, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Bernadette's residence (R14 V250 , Graigue, Ballylinan) on Wednesday afternoon, July 19th, from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. House private on Thursday please. Removal on Thursday afternoon to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery.