Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, June 8, 2023

Colm Dunne - Portlaoise and Clonaslee

The death took place on Wednesday, June 7 of Colm Dunne of Togher, Portlaoise, and formerly Clonabeg, Clonaslee.

Unexpectedly, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Retired Psychiatric Nurse, St. Fintan's Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brothers P.V. and Brendan, sisters Margaret, Tess, Nancy, Carmel, Bernadette and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at the residence of his brother P.V. and Rose, Brocca, Clonaslee, on Friday (9th June) from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Colm's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Eric Abraham - Borris-in-Ossory

The death took place on Tuesday, June 6 of Eric Abraham of Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory. 

At St. James’s Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bridie, loving father to Jason, Darran, Niall, Eric and Oonagh, grandchildren Lauren, Scott, Kyle, Ellie, Reece, Jacob and Tom, daughters-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Thursday evening, the 8th June, from 6pm, concluding with Funeral Prayers at 8pm. Funeral arriving at Lacca Church, (eircode R32VW57) on Friday the 9th June, for Funeral Service at 12 noon, followed by private Cremation.

Gabriel Ennis - Portlaoise

The death took place on Tuesday, June 6 of Gabriel Ennis of Portlaoise and formerly of Walkinstown, Dublin 12.

Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by his dear parents Thomas and Kitty Ennis and his dearest sister Mary (Carr). Gabriel will be deeply missed by his loving brothers Micheál (MacAonghusa), Paul and Thomas, sisters-in-law Breda and Audrey, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends.

Gabriel’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, 10th June at 11am at Terenure College Chapel, Terenure College, Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W (D6W DK72), followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Patrick's Graveyard), Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 (D11 XA32).

Gerard O'Mahony - Mountmellick

The death took place on Tuesday, June 6 of Gerard O'Mahony of 7 Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois

The death has occurred at home of Ger surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Predeceased by his sister Frances. Beloved husband of Brid, dearly loved dad to Sinead, Geraldine, Donal, Finola, Ciáran, and Donnachadh. Cherished grandfather to James, Lucy, Tadhg, Emma, Mathuin, Dáithi, Culann, Senan,, Blaithnaid, Thady, Oisin, Realtin, Sadhbh, Iarla, Cora, Aoileann and Eanna, sons-in-law John, Tim, J.P., daughters-in-law Patrice, Darina, Fiona. Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters John, Ciss, Teresa, Mary, Patrick, Anne. Loved by his extended family, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews and all his beloved friends.

Reposing this Wednesday evening in Moloney's Funeral Home from 6pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

Patricia Lambe - Portlaoise

The death took place on Tuesday, June 6 of Patricia Lambe (née Lanham) of Ballydavis, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Micheal. Dearly loved mother to Joseph, Michael, Elaine, Christine and Brendan. Cherished grandmother to Molly, Emelia, Jonah, Matthew, Ben, Ada and Evan. Deeply regretted by her loving family; brothers George, Austin and Joe, sisters Mary, Breda and Catherine, sons in law Donal and Sam, daughters in law Karen, Claire and Lucy, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Thursday evening from 6pm, with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at The Church of the Assumpion, The Heath on Friday at 10am. Live stream on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard. 

Derek Ryan - Portarlington

The death took place on Wednesday, May 31 of Derek Ryan of Kilnacourt, Portarlington, and Dublin.

Unexpectedly at his residence. Loving son of the late William and Thora Ryan. Sadly missed by his loving sister Thora, brothers Alan, Barry and Gregory, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening (9th June) from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral taking place in Dublin on Saturday (10th June).