Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, November 9, 2023
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton, Rathdowney
The death occurred of Catherine Comerford-Smeaton, Levalley, Rathdowney on November 8 peacefully, at the Milford Care Centre Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah Comerford, brother John-Joe, her sisters who died in their infancy and brother-in-law Peter Whelan. Sadly missed by her loving family, Nicola, Keifer and Micheala, their father Terry, Nicola's partner Michael, Keifer's partner Shannon, her adored grandchildren Finley, Amelia and Maia, sisters Josephine (Whelan), Lily (Fagan) and Ann (Maher), brothers Frank, Tommy, Michael, Vincent, Richard and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposed at her residence (Eircode R32 V5 D3) on Friday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.45am to The Island Crematorium, Cork, arriving for funeral service at 1pm. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to The Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Catherine's funeral service can be viewed on (the link to follow). House strictly private outside the reposing time.
Rubiya Majam, Portlaoise
The death has taken place of Rubiya Majam, Ballord Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise and formerly South Africa and Dublin, on November 3.
Deeply regretted by her daughter Raziyah, son Jason, grandchildren Rhys, Conor, Emmet and their mother Breda, son-in-law Mark, all the staff at The Ballord Lodge, Portlaoise and her many friends.
Rubiya will repose at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mortuary, Portlaoise, from 10:30am on Saturday (11th November) to 11:30am. Funeral Mass will take place in SS Peter's and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, at 12 noon on Saturday and afterwards Rubiya will be laid to rest in SS Peter's and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Portlaoise Parish Webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment will be streamed live on the Comerford Lynch Funeral Website. Funeral will be private for family and close friends.
May She Rest in Eternal Peace.
Margaret (Peg) Phelan, Durrow
The death has occurred of Margaret(Peg) Phelan (née Rafter), Knockanoran, Durrow.
Died peacefully at her residence on November 9, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sons John and Joe, brother Sean, grandson Sean and great-granddaughter Bridie. Deeply regretted by her loving children Patricia (Burns), Liam, PJ, Shem, Mary (Lyons), Bridie (Dowling), Eamonn, Ger, Anthony and Fintan, her brother Edmund Rafter, sister in law Betty, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, on Friday 10th of November, from 4.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu of flowers, to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. House strictly private, please. Margaret's Funeral Mass can be viewed via the link below.
Rest In Peace
Frank Jackson, Kilbricken
The death occurred of Frank Jackson, River View, Kilbricken, Mountrath on November 8, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved son Keith, parents and brothers. Sadly missed by his loving wife Emily, son Nial, daughters Lorna and Olga, grandchildren, sister Olive, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, niece, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (Eircode R32A3F4) on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th November from 4pm until 8pm each evening. Removal on Saturday afternoon to St Peter’s Church, Mountrath (Eircode R32EN81), for Funeral Service at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Laois Hospice, collection box in the church. Family time in the house on Saturday morning, please.
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”
Clare King - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Clare King (née Scully) of Old Bawn, Dublin / Rathfarnham, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois died on November 7 at Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24, formerly of Orchardstown Park, Rathfarnham and Mountmellick. Peacefully, surrounded by her family in the tender loving care of Millbrook Manor Nursing Home, Saggart.
Beloved wife of the late James (Jim), much loved mother of Terence and Clare. Clare will be forever loved and dearly missed by her son and daughter, son-in-law Rónán, daughter-in-law Liz, her adored grandchildren Oisín & Nikita, Aoife, Áine, Finian, Sailí Áine, Daisy, Caitriona and Amy, her beloved nieces Deirdre, Fiona, Úna, Emer and Maeve, extended family, relatives and her many friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village this Friday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm with removal to the Church of St. Martin de Porres, Old Bawn arriving for 5.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 10am with burial thereafter in Mt. Jerome Cemetery.
Sean Phelan - Ballybrittas
The death has occurred of Sean Phelan, Brook Lodge, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois / formerly of Whiteswall, Galmoy, Kilkenny.
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Bridin, sons Denis and Trevor and their mother Marie, daughters-in-law Danielle and Avril, grandchildren Jordan, Mia and Senan, sisters Mary and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 F8W8) on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 12:30pm arriving at The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, Ballybrittas (Eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St John's Cemetery, Killenard (Eircode R32 VW77). House Private on Wednesday and on Friday Morning, Please.
Bridget Maguire - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, November 5 of Bridget Maguire (née Mooney) - Strattonstown, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Kilbride House, Portarlington, Co Laois.
Peacefully, in the company of her loving husband and family at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Mary and her brothers Charlie and Christy. A loving wife, sister, aunt and friend; Bridget will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and best friend Tom, her loving sister Betty and brother Johnny, her dear nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home N91 K660 on Thursday from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6pm and followed by Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm.
Bridget's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am. followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan H12 RF78. The Mass may be viewed live at www.mullingarparish.ie.
Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan) - Durrow
The death has occurred of Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan), Old Road, Coolbaun, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois.
Rachel passed away peacefully, on 28th October 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by her father Edmond. Beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Caleb, Benjamin and Brianna. Rachel will be dearly missed by her husband and children, mother Elizabeth Moynan, daughter-in-law Diana, brothers Ian, Norman, Winston, Philip and Wesley, sister June, parents-in-law Jim and Helen, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Rachel Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Coolbaun (R95TC6E) on Friday 10th Nov. from 4pm to 7pm. House private at all other times. Funeral Service on Saturday afternoon (11th Nov) at 2pm in Kilkenny Presbyterian Church, New Road, Kilkenny. A private cremation Service will follow on Monday.
Family flowers only please.
Mary Behan - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Mary B. Behan, Bishopsland, Kildare Town, and formerly Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Carlow.
Passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 2 at her home.
Beloved daughter of Jackie and Carmel and much loved sister of John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede and Helen.
She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at her parents’ home, Tierernane, Ballickmoyler (Eircode R93 T380) from 3pm on Wednesday, November 8th, concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, (Eircode R93 HK58) and will be followed by burial, with her beloved grandparents Jack and Molly, in the adjoining cemetery.
Brenda Houston - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Brenda Houston (née O’Neill), Chiswick, London and Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Died after a short illness on October 30th 2023 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Charing Cross Hospital, London.
Predeceased by her parents Liam and Brigid, her sisters Barbara and Siobhán and her brothers Caoimhín (Kevin) and Aengus.
Deeply regretted by her beloved sons David and Paul, their father John, daughter in-law Anastasia, David’s partner Helen, her grandchildren Fox, Evie and Lula, her sisters Maria, Gráinne, Mairéad, Gertrude and Suzette, her brothers Diarmuid, Colm, Liam and Killian, her wider family and large circle of friends.
A private funeral service will be held in London in the coming weeks.