Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, June 27, 2024

Margaret (Peg) Coogan (née Daly)-Firoda, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / Ballybrophy, Laois

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) Coogan (neé Daly) 27 June 2024 Firoda, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

& formerly of Castlequarter, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Margaret passed away peacefully in St. Luke's General Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Kay (Cork), brothers Martin (Laois) and Paddy (Wexford).

Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Seamus, Eamon and Thomas, grandchildren Jill, Molly, Shane, Tommy, Eve, James, Jack and Sam, daughters-in-law Brona, Cora and Anne, brothers, Sean (Cork), Fr. Peter (Dublin), Michael (Clare) and Fr. Joe (Dublin), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Patrick (Pat) Scully- Portarlington/Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Scully, Cherryhill, Ballyhyland, R32 D1FN, Portlaoise and late of Coolaghy, Portarlington. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 24th,2024 under the wonderful care of the staff at Beacon Hospital, Co.Dublin.

Beloved husband of Kathleen (neé McDonald) much loved father of Donald and Lisa (Kenny), adored grandfather of Colin, Niamh & Gráinne Scully, Maeve, Lauren & Edmond Kenny, son-in-law Lar, daughter-in-law Miriam, cherished brother of Tom and Peter, sisters-in-law Frances and Margaret, brother-in-law Jim, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Norah, siblings Bernie and Margaret. May Pat's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Wednesday, 26th June, from 3pm to 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Thursday, June 27 to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Marie Keegan (née Keegan) -Newcastle, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois

The death has occurred of Marie Keegan (née Keegan), (Newcastle, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) Marie, June 22nd, 2024 (peacefully) in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Elm Park. Beloved wife of John and cherished mother of Conor, Ciara and Patrice. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandson Evan, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Jackie, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Wednesday evening (June 26th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon (June 27th) to St. Finian’s Church, Newcastle arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in Newcastle Cemetery.