Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, March 7, 2024

Elizabeth (Lily) Sheeran-Borris-in-Ossory

The death occurred of Elizabeth (Lily) Sheeran (nee Dunphy), Main Street, Borris in Ossory on March 5th, 2024 (peacefully) in her 95th year, in the exceptional care of the of the Director and staff of Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son in law Abe and grand-daughter Louise who died at birth. Lily will be sadly missed by her daughter Helen (Kavanagh), sons Edmund, Frank and Canice, grandchildren John, Sarah, Colm, David, Alison, Éanna, Aine, Maeve, Laura and Paddy, great-grandchildren A.J., Dylan, Cillian, Alfie and Archie, daughters in law Carmel and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Lily Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at her residence, Main Street, Eircode R32 EF9F, this Thursday (Mar. 7th) all day, with prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning (Mar. 8th) from her home to arrive at St. Canice's Church, Borris in Ossory, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris in Ossory.

Lily's Funeral Mass will be live streamed using the following link: https://m.facebook.com/Borrisinossorypastoralonline

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Laois Hospice. (Donations box at the Church).

Christina Lawless- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Christina Lawless (Nee Murray). Ridge Road, Portlaoise. Died March 5th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff of The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her granddaughter Niamh. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Billy, son’s Thomas and Willie, daughter Christine, daughter in law Margaret, grandchildren Sarah, Ciara and Róisín, great grandchildren Sam, Ollie and Ben, sisters Elizabeth, Peggy and Martha, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6:30pm till 8pm. Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem mass followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. House strictly private please. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Hospice Home Care.

Alice McManus - Mountmellick

The death took place on Friday, February 23 of Alice McManus (née Goodwin), Porter Square, London, formerly of Athlone, Co. Westmeath and Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

Peacefully, in the devoted care of her loving family, at her home in London.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Joanie and John Goodwin, her brothers Joe and John, and sisters Lena Donnelly and Caroline McShane.

Beloved wife of Patrick, and much-loved Mum of Sinead, Mary, Donna, Annamarie, Joanna, Emma, Patrick, and John, sisters Ann and Joan. Treasured and adored by her many grandchildren and fondly remembered by her nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Alice touched the hearts of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Her memory will be engraved forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Reposing at home, 6 Porter Square, London, N19 4DY, on Sunday, March 10th, from 6 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 11th, at 11 am, St Mellitus, Tollington Park, London N4 3AG.

Family flowers only, donations in Lieu of flowers to the British Lung Foundation greatly accepted.