Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, March 23, 2023
Nuala Beale - Ballyroan
The death took place on Wednesday, March 22 of Nuala Beale (née Dunne) of Glenbrook, Ballyroan.
Peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family; Geraldine, Eamonn, Pat, Mary, Brendan and Fionnuala. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, sisters Peg, Maureen, Nano, Kathleen and brother Sean. Deeply regretted by her brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 4pm on Thursday. Removal from her residence on Thursday evening at 7.15pm arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, at 7.30pm for recital of prayers. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday. Nuala will be laid to rest immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ballyroan.
Kathleen Cleary - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, March 22 of Kathleen Cleary of St Brigids Place, Portlaoise.
In the care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Gertie, and brother in law Owen Lamb. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Thursday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise.
Tom Cushen - Mountmellick and Stradbally
The death took place on Wednesday, March 22 of Tom Cushen of 49 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick and formerly Main Street, Stradbally.
Peacefully, after a short illness. Sadly missed by his mother Nancy, sister (Sheridan) Mary, brothers Michael and Paul, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.
Reposing at his family home at Main Street (R32 H7X8) from 12pm on Thursday. Requiem Mass for Tom will take place on Friday 24th at 12pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Martin Tas - Coolrain
The death took place on Wednesday, March 15 of Martin Tas of The Glebe, Coolrain.
Died in the Netherlands. Beloved son of William and Tonnie Tas, brother to Jackie (Mortimer). Sadly missed by his loving children Louie and Dave, brother-in-law Declan Mortimer, uncle of Aisling and Tamara, granduncle of Saoirse, relatives and friends.
Removal on Saturday morning (25th March) to St. Fergal’s Cemetery for Committal Service at 12 noon.
Patrick Rowan - The Swan
The death took place on Tuesday, March 21 of Patrick (Paddy) Rowan of 11F The Swan, Wolfhill.
Peacefully in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his parents and his brothers Tim, Tony and Seán. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patty, sons Philip, P.J. and Garry, daughter Fiona, daughters-in-law Catherine, Caroline and Gillian, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Alice, Colin, Bobby, Adam, Anna, Seán and Conor, brother Jimmy, sisters Amy, Kathleen and Bridget, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Thursday evening (March 23rd) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Esther Fitzpatrick - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, March 21 of Esther Fitzpatrick (née Kilroe) of Kilnahown, Portarlington.
Peacefully surrounded by her family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Catherine, brothers Peter, Paddy, Jimmy and Christy (died 16/3/2023), sisters Kathleen (Diviney) and Susan (Corcoran). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, family Mary, Niall and Catriona, sons-in-law Larry Bergin and Tom Morrin, grandchildren Joe, Ashleigh and Petra, sisters Lily (Maloney) , Rosie (Flynn) , Margaret (McCann) , Ann (Daly) and Mary (Gorman) , brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 11:10 am (travelling via her residence in Kilnahown) arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Esther's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Dolores O'Reilly - Mountmellick
The death took place on Monday, March 20 of Dolores (Lolo) O'Reilly (née Scully) of Kildalkey, Meath / Mountmellick, and formerly of Mountmellick.
Peacefully at home with her daughter Deirdre by her side. Dolores is now happily reunited with her beloved husband Pat, her cherished son Anthony, her sister Mercedes and her parents Joe and Daisie. Dolores will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving daughter Deirdre, sister Clare, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and her many dear friends and kind neighbours.
Dolores will repose at her home in Kildalkey on Thursday 23rd March from 3pm to 7pm. House private at all other times. Removal from her home to St Dympna’s Church, Kildalkey on Friday morning 24th March for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Dolores will then be laid to rest at St Dympna’s Cemetery, Kildalkey.
Gary Robinson - Ballyroan
The death took place on Thursday, March 16 of Gary Robinson of Sue Ryder, Ballyroan and late of Kilminchy Nursing Home.
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Joan (nee Carrick), his father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends, staff and neighbours in Sue Ryder Ballyroan, and Kilminchy.
Funeral arriving at St. Patrick's Church Ballyroan for Requiem Mass at 9.30am on Sunday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
James Ryan - Ballinakill
The death took place on Sunday, March 19 of James (Jimmy) Ryan of Castlemarket, Ballinakill and Ballyouskill.
Unexpectedly at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Pre-deceased by his brothers Kieran and John. Deeply regretted by his brother Mike, sisters Judy and Catherine, brothers in law Tom (Somers) and Con (Sheehan), sisters in law Mary (Healy) and Mary (Hennessey), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence in Castlemarket, from 12 noon on Saturday with Rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in The Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.