Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, May 9, 2024

Tom Treacy - Mountrath / Ballybrophy

The death has occurred of Tom Treacy, Woodbrook, Mountrath, and late of Rathmore, Ballybrophy. Died 6th May 2024, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by his parents Ger and Peg Treacy, father-in-law Billy Brophy. Beloved husband of Edwina. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. May Tom Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at his home Woodbrook (eircode R32E195) on Thursday evening (May 9th) from 5pmk, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning (May 10) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Tom’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Bridget (Biddy) Nolan- Abbeyleix

The death occurred of Bridget (Biddy) Nolan (née Phelan) Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix on May 7, 2024.  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise after a short illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband John and sister Ina. Loving mother of James, Martina, Michael, John and Valerie.

Deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters, sister Patty, brother Ger ,sister-in-law Ann, daughter-in -law Catriona, son -in-law Noel ,she will be deeply missed with love and affection by her grandchildren Zoe, Peter, Benjamin, Amber, Mikie, Emma and Sean, nephews, nieces, neighbours relatives and friends. Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 4pm on Thursday with prayers at 7pm.

Removal to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.

The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/

Rt. Lt. Col Kenneth (Ken) Kelly- Portlaoise

The death occurred of Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, Retired Lt Col Irish Defence Forces, Raheen Park, Youghal, Cork / Portlaoise, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving partner Brigid (Flavin), his Children Sinead and Alan, grandchildren Aoife, Imogen, Camille, and Christian, daughter-in-law Lara, son-in-law Paul, Brigid’s extended family, brothers and sisters Catherine, Evelyn and her husband Gay, Tom and his wife Valerie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Ken’s family would like to thank the Irish Cancer Society and Marymount Home team for the wonderful care shown to Ken, also special thanks to Dr McEnroe and Staff, Youghal.

Ken will repose in Egans Funeral Home, Greencloyne, Youghal on Thursday from 6.30pm until 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in the Holy Family Church, Youghal, A private Cremation will take place. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Mass can be viewed live on ChurchservicesTv, Holy Family Church, Youghal.